Overview

About the course

Who decides what we are wearing next season? How do the products arrive in stores? Why are some retailers successful and others are not? This is all down to the fashion buyers and merchandisers, the main drivers of any retail business and very influential decision-makers.

This online Fashion Buying and Merchandising course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will give you a unique insight into industry practices, through real case studies and practical projects.

Programme Structure

Topics covered:

The role of the fashion buyer
Major fashion retail brands
Roles and responsibilities of retail fashion buyers and merchandisers
Trade fairs, ready-to-wear and couture shows
Trend prediction and seasons
Fabric and styling terminology
Numeracy and competitor shopping skills
Fashion supply chains

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 49 days

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

multiple start dates

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Marketing Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods View 66 other Short Courses in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To take part in the Online sessions you will need:

An up-to-date web browser (we recommend Chrome)
Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended. The built-in microphone in your device would also be fine)
Webcam
Strong Internet connection - we recommend a minimum of 2 Mbps download, and 1 Mbps upload, faster if possible.

The projects you'll be asked to undertake involve mathematical formulae therefore it's essential you have an understanding of maths to GCSE level C or equivalent.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

270 GBP/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 270 GBP for the full programme during 49 days.
National

270 GBP/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 270 GBP for the full programme during 49 days.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.