BA Fashion Public Relations and Communication
About this course
BA (Hons) Fashion Public Relations and Communication, a fashion communications degree exploring industry practices and media landscapes. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Design & Creative Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course offers an optional one-year industry placement. Stage 1 covers key components of fashion communication and introduces the global media landscape through compulsory introductory units. Stage 2 focuses on professional skill development, allowing students to apply previously learned techniques within a practical industry context. Stage 3 centres on individual practice and culminates in an extended project designed to prepare students for professional transition. Optional modules and specialisms are not recorded in the available module data.
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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 UCAS tariff points from two or more A Levels (preferred subjects include English, a foreign language and Media Studies); Distinction at 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 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, with grade C (grade 4) or above in English.
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What students say
Based on about 135 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 64%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 9%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fashion Public Relations and Communication at University of the Arts London earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Publicity studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fashion Public Relations and Communication at University of the Arts London?
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 Public Relations and Communication at University of the Arts London?
The typical offer is 25 points in the IB. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Does BA Fashion Public Relations and Communication 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 Public Relations and Communication at University of the Arts London?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.