BA Fashion Business & Management
University for the Creative Arts
About this course
BA (Hons) in Fashion Business, combining business with creative practice in the fashion industry. Core topics include Accounting, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course is taught at UCA Epsom, with an optional Professional Practice or International Year available between years 2 and 3. The final year centres on an independent Major Project allowing students to define a specialist direction.
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Entry requirements
Our Fashion Business and Management degree doesn't require a portfolio, if you receive an offer, you’ll be invited to attend an Applicant Day where you can meet the course team and learn more about the course. UCAS applicants should check our UCAS personal statement guide for a fashion applicants as well as our UCAS personal statement guide for business applicants . The standard entry requirements* for these courses are one of the following: 112 UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications; Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4); Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma; Merit at UAL Extended Diploma; 112 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject; 27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with at least 15 IB points at Higher Level (HL), see more information about IB entry requirements . And four GCSE passes at grade 9-4/A*-C including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply.
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What students say
Based on about 63 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 310 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 50%
- Gained a higher qualification: 13%
- Left higher education: 35%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 23%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 14%
- Other qualifications: 52%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Fashion Business
- Fashion Business Strategy: Fashion Buying and Merchandising
- Career Catalyst: Skills & Capability
- Campaign Management
- Omnichannel Fashion Marketing and Experiential Retail
- Career Catalyst: Communities & Influence
- Sustainable Accounting and Finance for Fashion Business
- Branding, Marketing and Data Technology
- Creative Business Futures
- Career Catalyst: Futures & Direction
- Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fashion Business & Management at University for the Creative Arts earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £28,000. The £25,000 median after fifteen months is £3,000 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA Fashion Business & Management at University for the Creative Arts do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fashion Business & Management at University for the Creative Arts?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Fashion Business & Management at University for the Creative Arts?
The typical offer is 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 77 UCAS points.
Is BA Fashion Business & Management at University for the Creative Arts accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Does BA Fashion Business & Management at University for the Creative Arts include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Fashion Business & Management at University for the Creative Arts?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.