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BA Fashion, Brand and Communication

Coventry University

About this course

BA in Fashion Design. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques. The programme is available as a four-year sandwich option that incorporates a professional placement year. Modules progress from foundational study in fashion context and practice through to advanced communication, campaign development, and strategic brand direction.

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Institution
Coventry University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Fashion, Brand and Communication BA (Hons)
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
W23M
Typical offer
A-level BBC, IB 29
Median salary
£27,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: BBC IB: 29 points

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What students say

Based on about 90 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 87%
  • Learning opportunities: 81%
  • Assessment and feedback: 84%
  • Academic support: 87%
  • Organisation and management: 79%
  • Learning resources: 76%
  • Student voice: 77%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 195 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 73%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 11%
  • Left higher education: 12%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 41 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 73%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Unemployed: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Elementary occupations: 15%
  • Sales occupations: 15%
  • Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
  • Design occupations: 10%
  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 60%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 50%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 4%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
  • East Midlands: 12%
  • West Midlands: 44%
  • East of England: 8%
  • London: 14%
  • South East: 11%
  • South West: 2%
  • Wales: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Fashion Activation – 30 credits
  • Fashion Play – 30 credits
  • Fashion Community – 30 credits
  • Fashion Practice – 30 credits
  • Critical Fashion – 30 credits
  • Fashion Transformation – 30 credits
  • Campaign Co-Lab – 30 credits
  • Innovative Promotional Practice – 30 credits
  • Fashion Manifesto – 30 credits
  • Fashion Evolution – 30 credits
  • Fashion Direction – 30 credits
  • Fashion Generation – 30 credits

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Fashion, Brand and Communication at Coventry University earn?

The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Design studies.

What do graduates of BA Fashion, Brand and Communication at Coventry University do next?

83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fashion, Brand and Communication at Coventry University?

87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Fashion, Brand and Communication at Coventry University?

The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.

Does BA Fashion, Brand and Communication at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Fashion, Brand and Communication at Coventry University?

73% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.