Glasgow Caledonian University
Fashion Design with Business BA (Hons)
Glasgow Caledonian University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Fashion Design with Business BA (Hons) at Glasgow Caledonian University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
79 /100
25 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Business Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £23500 £26500
25-75 percentile range £23000 - £29000 £18500 - £27500 £21000 - £33000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Business Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23620 £22672 £26573
25-75 percentile range £20949 - £27852 £16926 - £29007 £19659 - £35186

Course Description

Consumers are changing the way in which fashion designers, producers and suppliers do business. The success of a fashion label is attributed more than ever to the innovative and ethical ways in which it operates in the world. The buyer is concerned more than ever with where their fashion comes from and who it effects.

The Fashion Design with Business degree from Glasgow Caledonian University gives you a highly competitive degree and strong connections within the UK fashion industry. You will develop the practical and collaborative skills needed to showcase your creative abilities in an ever-changing international fashion marketplace.

The assignments that you receive reflect real design briefs set by industry leaders such as 18 Montrose, Kestin Hare, Harris Tweed, Urban Outfitters, Barbour, Eleganza Sposa. You will benefit from the connections that you make during professional masterclass, careers and feedback events. As part of the University’s Glasgow School for Business and Society you discover how to design, manufacture, promote and sell products and services from people who are creative, enthusiastic and motivated.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Fashion Design with Business BA (Hons) at Glasgow Caledonian University

28% Business and public service associate professionals
11% Sales occupations
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
9% Teaching Professionals
8%
5% Information Technology Professionals
4% Conservation and environment professionals
4% Welfare and housing associate professionals
3% Protective service occupations
3% Conservation and environment professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.

HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

Academic IELTS (overall) 6.0 with 5.5 in each element

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Fashion Design with Business, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Fashion Design with Business BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £1820 year 1
EU £14500 year 1
International £14500 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £1820 year 1
EU £15200 year 1
International £15200 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of Glasgow Caledonian University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a publicly funded and reputable higher education institution within Scotland, and even in a global context. Times Higher Education consistently ranks this university among the Top 1000 universities in the world, for their state-of-the-art facilities, research excellence, and experienced teaching staff. The main campus is located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, making life easy for students whenever they need to catch a bus or a train. Social opportunities are also abundant due to the campus’ location - some favourite hangouts among students include The Garage, Shack, and Sauchihall Street.

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