Fashion Styling and Communication BA (Hons)
University of Derby
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 75 graduates of Fashion Styling and Communication BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at University of Derby for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | |
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Median salary | £21000 | £19500 | £22500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £23000 | £15500 - £23000 | £16500 - £26500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22025 | £20113 | £23568 |
25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25071 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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Course Description
A new degree for people who love fashion, image-making and communication. Learn to use your design and artistic flair to help promote brands and individuals, and to bring about social change.
Why choose this course?
You will learn to use fashion as a powerful way of telling stories, so that clothing and accessories become more than just objects. The purpose of a fashion marketing campaign today is not simply to sell clothes; it often needs to promote a philosophy, concept or aspirational lifestyle. Styling - particularly visual imagery - is key to this process.
30.years ago, 'fashion stylist' wasn't a recognised career, but with the rise of digital and social media, this has changed. Fashion styling is now firmly in the mainstream, and today, many companies and individuals use fashion stylists to help them develop visual identities and branded concepts - from fashion labels and e-commerce stores, to digital and printed media, as well as influencers and celebrities.
Is this course for you?
This is a practical course so a significant proportion of your learning and assessment will be project-based. You will be given a wide variety of briefs which set out a problem, situation and context, and you will need to respond to these with creative and considered solutions. This may involve animation, illustration, live performance, photography and video. Some projects will be devised by tutors while others will be set by external parties, such as employers.
- Learn the full range of fashion styling and communication skills, from research and ideas creation through to photography and illustration, casting, and live model styling
- We’ll encourage you to take risks and experiment with ideas and materials through individual and group projects
- Uniquely, we consider how you can also help to change the fashion industry, and explore some of the current debates around ethical practices, sustainability, racism and gender equality.
Opportunities and experiences
On this degree, you'll learn to create, distribute and manage content about fashion for brands, companies and individuals. This content could take many forms, including images and videos, text, or experiences.
You'll learn a full range of styling and communication skills, including:
- Concept and market research, including brand identity, competitor analysis and consumer identification
- Fashion photography
- Fashion drawing and illustration
- Product sourcing
- Creative still-life and live-model styling
- Creating digital media and CAD
- Presentation methods
- You will get plenty of time to experiment - with different materials, different modes and styles of communication, and with various methods of presentation.
We'll also ensure you cover the essential foundational knowledge such as understanding the design process, the history of image-making and fashion, and how fashion is shaped by its contemporary culture.
Work placements and internships
We offer you plenty of opportunities to take work placements or internships. We'll help you find the right opportunity to match your career aspirations and interests and during your time in the workplace, one of our tutors will also visit you to monitor your progress.
You could gain experience at brands like Alexander McQueen, Cos, Erdem, French Connection, Hobbs, HUUB, River Island, George at Asda, Julian MacDonald, Monsoon, Preen, Temperley, Tommy Hilfiger and Victoria Beckham.
Careers
This degree prepares you for a career in fashion styling or fashion communication. Fashion stylists can work in many different areas including print and digital media, e-commerce, still life or product photography, catwalks, blogging or social media.
You would also have the skills and knowledge to make a great fashion journalist, media commentator, fashion researcher, fashion show producer or art director.
Full module information will be available shortly for this course.
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.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Fashion Styling and Communication BA (Hons) at University of Derby
20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
15% | Sales occupations |
11% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
9% | Administrative occupations |
8% | Caring personal services |
6% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Health associate professionals |
5% | Protective service occupations |
3% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
3% | Welfare Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Fashion Styling and Communication BA (Hons)
EU | £14900 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £14900 | 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)
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About University of Derby
The University of Derby is a publicly owned university located in the city of Derby, England. The university’s main campus is in Allestree, a suburbian zone in Derby itself, and is situated directly opposite the popular Markeaton Park where many students enjoy going for a walk in their free time.
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Student composition of University of Derby
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Derby by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13155
- postgraduates:
- 2515
- Total:
- 15670
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Fashion”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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