Ravensbourne University London
Fashion Buying and Brand Management BA (Hons)
Ravensbourne University London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Fashion Buying and Brand Management BA (Hons) at Ravensbourne University London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.

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

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Design Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design 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 £23500 £23000 £27000
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £26000 £18500 - £28500 £21000 - £34500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22025 £20113 £23568
25-75 percentile range £19981 - £25071 £15144 - £24676 £17604 - £29974

Course Description

Are you looking for a dynamic and challenging course that will give you a head start in the fashion industry? On the fashion buying and brand management course you'll learn to forecast fashion trends, interpret consumer behaviour, appreciate the importance of sustainability and build an understanding of the current global fashion market. Utilising cutting-edge technology and the latest industry thinking, you will graduate with everything you need to build, manage and grow a fashion business.

Our graduates have previously gone on to secure positions with top brands including Net a Porter, Pangaia, Burberry, Rapha, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and ASOS, and many have even launched their own successful businesses. With a focus on practical skills development and real-world industry experience, you'll be ready to hit the ground running from day one.

What sets us apart is our emphasis on environmental, ethical, and social responsibilities. Each project is crafted with sustainability in mind, and you'll graduate with a robust understanding of the systems and processes required to build, manage, market, and grow a fashion or lifestyle business in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Using industry standard technology such as Adobe Suite, CLO3D, SketchUp and online fashion resources, you will develop the expertise needed to plan and visualise a range, promote a brand, generate a professional report, pitch ideas and ultimately understand the business of fashion. But it's not just about technical skills - we also prioritize innovation, business acumen, and transferable life skills.

Over three years, you'll explore a diverse range of subjects, from target audience behaviour and data analysis to trend prediction, range planning, product development, and circularity. Our modules are designed to give you the confidence to put theory into practice through individual and group projects, and you'll collaborate with other courses to simulate a real-life workplace.

Learning is driven by practical workshops, live industry briefs, behind-the-scenes visits to manufacturers, trade shows, and retailers, and self-initiated research. You'll have the opportunity to network with industry professionals and test your learning in real-world settings, and a diverse range of guest speakers will feed into your Final Major Project.

Perhaps you've always had an ambition of releasing your own clothing range. With the help of our experienced industry tutors, this three-year degree in the cultural capital of London will give you the tools to turn your passions into a successful career or entrepreneurial venture in the fashion buying and brand management arena.

Why study this course?

  • Teachers are all industry professionals
  • Develop the mindset and skill-set needed to succeed in a competitive industry
  • Encourages creative flair while also developing your business skills
  • Gain the knowledge and confidence to thrive in industry – learn to add value from day one
  • Develop your presentation skills to pitch yourself or projects successfully.

Career pathways

Graduates can find work in roles such as fashion buyer, merchandising, brand manager, trend forecasting,

digital communications, e-commerce manager, sustainability and sourcing, marketing manager and entrepreneur/business owner.

For more information, please visit our website.

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.

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 Buying and Brand Management BA (Hons) at Ravensbourne University London

40% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
30% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Natural and social science professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Process, plant and machine operatives

You will be continually assessed throughout the course using a variety of methods including written and verbal presentations, peer assessment, and external reviews. Each module has a Formative and a Summative assessment point, where feedback and advice are provided to develop and complete projects and a final grade is awarded. For more information, please visit our website.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 5.5

IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each subtest.

TOEFL (iBT) 72

TOEFL IBT with 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17

PTE Academic 42

PTE Academic or SELT: 42 overall with minimum 42 in each subtest.

Trinity ISE

Trinity College London - B2 SELT ISE II. Pass Overall with Pass in each component.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Fashion Buying and Brand Management, 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 Buying and Brand Management BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £16500 year 1
International £16500 year 1

Additional fee information

*All fees shown are proposed for 2023/24 academic year and are subject to change.

Average student cost of living in London

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)

University Rankings

Positions of Ravensbourne University London in top UK and global rankings.

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About Ravensbourne University London

Established in 1962 in North Greenwich, London, Ravensbourne University London is a digital media and design university. Their ultramodern campus is home to a rich selection of Art & Design themed programmes, ranging from Video Game Design and Animation, to Fashion. The university places a particular focus on making sure there is a place in the job market for their creative students, and provides a series of what they call Short Courses to give learners the express training they need to jump at any opportunities they might find.

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Student composition of Ravensbourne University London

undergraduates:
2390
postgraduates:
60
Total:
2450
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