BA Fashion Buying and Merchandising
About this course
BA (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising, a business degree exploring the commercial and operational responsibilities of buyers and merchandisers within the global retail industry. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year in industry.
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Entry requirements
The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are: One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications: A Level passes at Grade C or above to total a minimum 112 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Maths, English, Economics, Business Studies, Fashion Studies, Science subjects, IT, Geography, Psychology and Languages); Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects Art & Design); Distinction at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design; Merit at UAL Extended Diploma; Access Diploma or 112 new UCAS tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma; 112 new UCAS tariff points from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification; Or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications such as International Baccalaureate Diploma; and six GCSE passes at grade A*-C or grade 9-4, to include Maths and English Language.
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What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 14%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 58%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accreditation is the approval of a programme, giving holders of the programme's award exemption from the academic requirements for a Textile Institute professional qualification.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fashion Buying and Merchandising at University of the Arts London earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £42,500.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fashion Buying and Merchandising at University of the Arts London?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Fashion Buying and Merchandising at University of the Arts London?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BA Fashion Buying and Merchandising at University of the Arts London accredited?
Yes. Accreditation is the approval of a programme, giving holders of the programme's award exemption from the academic requirements for a Textile Institute professional qualification.
Does BA Fashion Buying and Merchandising at University of the Arts London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Fashion Buying and Merchandising at University of the Arts London?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.