Fashion Journalism and Content Creation BA (Hons)
University of the Arts London
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| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22011 | £20901 | £24871 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25034 | £16859 - £25435 | £19876 - £30908 |
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Course Description
On BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism and Content Creation you will study fashion and journalism to gain all the key skills and subject knowledge needed to work in this exciting industry.
London College of Fashion offers one of the most prestigious fashion journalism courses, with alumni working in senior roles at esteemed publications around the globe.
What can you expect?
Based in London, students have multiple opportunities to engage with the creative industries.
Throughout the course students write and edit news and features and can create their own magazines, content platforms, podcasts and broadcast packages. They work professionally on our award-winning website, _shift, which replicates work-place practices and team building.
Aligned with London College of Fashion’s values of promoting sustainability, inclusivity and social responsibility, students are encouraged to use their skills as media practitioners to explore these themes and help foster better lives across local and global contexts.
Our students have a well-earned reputation for working effectively in professional contexts across broadcast, digital and print newsrooms and features desks, and for creating current, nuanced and challenging journalism.
Work experience opportunities
We have forged strong links with the fashion and media industries, so students benefit from access to a diverse range of guest speakers and visiting lecturers. Current collaborators include Sunday Times Style, The Guardian, Attitude, 10, Phoenix and niche zines as well as fashion designers, influencers, PR agencies and content agencies.
On our Knowledge Exchange programme, students work with industry experts to develop insights that influence and shape professional practice. Students will be given the opportunity to undertake a short work experience placement during their second year of study which capitalises on our strong links with newspapers, magazines and digital content platforms. This provides increased industry awareness as well as crucial experience and valuable contacts within the industry.
This course is based in Lime Grove in Shepherd's Bush, which is west of Holland Park and Notting Hill. Tucked away in a quiet street our Lime Grove campus is a beautiful brick building with rustic windows and high ceilings. Nearby Portobello Road market is the world’s largest antiques market and adjacent Shepherd’s Bush Market is full of vibrant fabrics, fresh produce, furniture and falafel. Make-up, prosthetics and photography facilities can be found at Lime Grove, along with media labs.
About London College of Fashion
London College of Fashion, UAL, has been nurturing creative talent for over a century, offering courses in all things fashion. We nurture every student’s distinctive voice, teaching them how to challenge and define the future of fashion through cutting-edge media approaches across all channels: broadcast, print, digital, interactive, experiential – and experimental. Through teaching, specialist research, and collaborative work, we empower our students to think differently, using fashion to examine the past, build a sustainable future, and improve the way we live.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
112 UCAS tariff points from full Level 3 qualifications.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Journalism
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Costs
Tuition Fees Fashion Journalism and Content Creation 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 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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:
August 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 the Arts London
University of the Arts London is the collective name of a group consisting of six colleges specialised in the Arts. These institutions include Central Saint Martins, London College of Communication, Wimbledon College of Arts, London College of Communication, Chelsea College of Arts, and Camberwell College of Arts.
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Student composition of University of the Arts London
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Total number of students enrolled at University of the Arts London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16390
- postgraduates:
- 3790
- Total:
- 20180
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Fashion”: 13880 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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