Fashion Industry: Branding & Marketing with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of West London
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Fashion Industry: Branding & Marketing with Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at University of West London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22000 | £17000 | £22500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25000 | £8500 - £23500 | £14000 - £29000 |
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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 |
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Course Description
BA (Hons) Fashion Industry: Branding & Marketing can teach you important industry skills on how to create effective branding and marketing strategies with a strong emphasis on sustainability and digitalisation in the context of the global fashion, luxury and lifestyle industry, as well as how brands communicate with consumers through innovative ideas, strategic delivery and visual strategies. On this course, you will learn how to search for consumer insight and future trends, and how to use your findings to determine potential gaps in the market. You will explore how fashion and luxury brands, from high street retailers to luxury, become distinctive and desirable by discovering how they identify their unique selling points to position themselves in the market. This course will give you 360-degree preparation for a career in fashion branding, marketing or its associated business functions or postgraduate study. The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of 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 Industry: Branding & Marketing with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of West London
| 20% | Customer service occupations |
| 20% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
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
- Graduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Fashion Industry: Branding & Marketing with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £16250 | 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:
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:
- Foundation
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About University of West London
The University of West London (UWL) is a government funded university in England. West London is made up of eight distinct schools: Claude Littner Business School, London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, the School of Computing and Engineering, the College of Nursing, London College of Music, the School of Law and Criminology, the School of Human and Social Sciences, and the London School of Film.
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Student composition of University of West London
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Total number of students enrolled at University of West London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12865
- postgraduates:
- 2055
- Total:
- 14920
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Fashion”: 665 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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