There are approximately 110,000 people employed within the UK Fashion and Textiles industry. The increasing globalisation of the industry is accompanied by a growing importance of branding and marketing. Whilst clothing imports - often from developing countries - account for 95 per cent of the market, many of these goods bear UK labels as they are designed, marketed and distributed from within the UK. The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of contemporary fashion and textiles in order to meet the demands of the sector. Learning includes both industry and marketing studies and practical textile design work, with an emphasis on realising end applications. Graduates will be prepared for employment within the national and international fashion and textiles environments.
Course structure
Three levels, each of 120 credits. For this Joint you study each subject for 60 credits at each level. See page 40.
Level 1 modules include
The Fashion Industry
Studying Marketing and Operations
Information Handling
Textile Design
Textile Workshop
3D Design
Level 2 modules include
Fashion Forecasting and Marketing
Fashion Buying
Consumer Psychology and Buyer Behaviour
Textile Realisation
Textile Structures
Live Project
Level 3 modules include
Global Fashion Marketing
Fashion Marketing Project
Buyer Behaviour 2
Major Textile Project
In addition to the University’s standard entry requirements, you should also have 220 points, including at least 160 from two or more A-levels (or equivalent Level 3 Diplomas and Certificates). English Language and Maths GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) are also required. These requirements may be varied.
Accelerated study
Exemptions from some parts of the course may be possible, depending on your previous academic or work-based qualifications
For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk