Fashion Management with Marketing (Hons) Solent University

Overview

You’ll study the complete range of professional disciplines within fashion, from retailing, store management and operations to consumer behaviour, fashion buying and merchandising. You'll also have opportunities to gain practical, hands-on experience, leaving you well-prepared for a range of graduate roles.

The Fashion Management with Marketing (Hons) degree at Solent University places a strong emphasis on gaining practical skills and work experience. Past students have had the opportunity to set up their own business at the stunning student-run store, Re:So, which sells a unique mix of fashion, accessories, publications, furniture and art.

Career

The fashion industry is a huge contributor to the UK economy. A recent UKFT report shows that the UK fashion and textiles industry is one of the largest sectors in the country, supporting 1.3 million jobs and contributing £62bn to the UK economy. 

The fashion industry continues to evolve and offers huge potential for graduate employment both in the UK and globally. The UK industry supported 197,000 jobs for people under the age of 25 in 2021. The specialist skills taught on this degree can help graduates to find roles in areas such as marketing, PR, product buying and merchandising.

The team also maintain excellent links to industry, enabling students to benefit from live briefs and the opportunity to engage with industry professionals through guest lectures either in person or online. During the course, trips are also made to companies and industry linked exhibitions.