University of Chester
Fashion Communication Marketing (Social Media) BA (Hons)
University of Chester

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Fashion Communication Marketing (Social Media) BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at University of Chester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
73 /100
55 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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 £21000 £20000 £24000
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £22000 £15500 - £24000 £20000 - £28000


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

This exciting and fast paced two-year degree is supported and delivered by fashion industry mentors and influencers, giving you the knowledge and skills required to enter directly into any area of the fashion communication marketing job market.

This course is delivered in an environment that mirrors the contemporary fashion communication marketing industry for social media. You will become an intern, working alongside and being mentored by industry professionals.

Influenced by innovation and current discussions within the fashion industry, this course will prepare you to react and respond to the requirements of the future potential of the industry, developing connections with new and established social media audiences.

We deliver 21st century learning for the 21st century fashion industry. 75% online and 25% in-person, our course mirrors the current and future working environment of the fashion communication marketing industry. Comprising of just six modules taught sequentially over six trimesters, you will gain strong social media skills alongside highly sought-after transferable skills.

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 Communication Marketing (Social Media) BA (Hons) at University of Chester

25% Administrative occupations
20% Sales occupations
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Caring personal services
5% Elementary occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals

**Assessment is based on coursework, including:** Written / spoken - reports, editorial articles, Vlogs, YouTube content Visual - social media content, presentations, show reels, TikTok content Both individual and group work is undertaken for assessment.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Fashion Communication Marketing (Social Media), 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 Communication Marketing (Social Media) BA (Hons)

Ireland £11100 year 1
England UK £11100 year 1
Northern Ireland £11100 year 1
Scotland £11100 year 1
Wales £11100 year 1
Channel Islands £11100 year 1

Additional fee information

The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.

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 2

University Rankings

Positions of University of Chester in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Chester

The University of Chester, as the name suggests, is a university located in Chester. The university is formally affiliated with the Christian faith, but they make it clear in their mission statement that students of all faiths or no faith at all are welcome at their university. Chester operates from a total of six campuses, five of which are in Chester, the other in Warrington, with the main campus building being known as Parkgate Road Campus.

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8005
postgraduates:
3300
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11305
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