BA Fashion Journalism and Content Creation
About this course
BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism and Content Creation, a journalism degree focused on fashion media, storytelling, and content production across digital and traditional platforms. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can choose to undertake an optional one-year industry placement. The first year introduces the subject specialism through units such as Introduction to Fashion Communication, establishing basic academic methods. The second year expands research contexts via Critical Issues in Fashion Research, examining global debates and theoretical frameworks. The final year moves into professional practice through Fashion Journalism: Professional Working, where students experience the intensity of working newsrooms and media production.
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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: 112 tariff points from A Level Passes at Grade C or above (preferred subjects include, English, a foreign language and Media Studies); a Distinction Foundation Diploma in Art and Design; Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects Art & 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 (equivalent to 280 old 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 at 25 points minimum; and five GCSE passes at grade A*-C or grade 9-4 to include English.
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What students say
Based on about 89 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 56%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Stage 1 (Level 4)
- Stage 2 (Level 5)
- Stage 3 (Level 6)
- Tutorial policy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fashion Journalism and Content Creation at University of the Arts London earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Journalism.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fashion Journalism and Content Creation at University of the Arts London?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Fashion Journalism and Content Creation at University of the Arts London?
The typical offer is 25 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Does BA Fashion Journalism and Content Creation 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 Journalism and Content Creation at University of the Arts London?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.