Fashion Management (Hons) Robert Gordon University

Overview

The Fashion Management (Hons) at Robert Gordon University is a comprehensive degree designed to integrate essential management theories with the fast-paced global fashion industry. Students explore the business contexts of fashion production, merchandising, and marketing while developing their own creative professional identity. This programme ensures that graduates possess both the commercial acumen and the practical skills required to lead in a competitive international market.

Why Fashion Management (Hons) at Robert Gordon University?

Robert Gordon University is ranked first in Scotland for student experience in Business, Management, and Marketing according to the 2026 Guardian University Guide. Students benefit from dedicated facilities such as The Fashion Place and a high-tech Digital Suite equipped with iMacs. The curriculum is deeply committed to United Nations Sustainability Goals, ensuring students are prepared to lead ethical change within the industry. Additionally, the teaching staff brings extensive professional experience from roles in garment development, visual merchandising, and fashion design.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16980 per year
• National fee: GBP 1820 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum provides a robust foundation in business and creative skills, with modules that may include:

• Fashion Design
• Garment Construction
• Fashion Retail
• Fashion Communication
• Consumer Behaviour
• Brand Management
• Financial Merchandising
• Sustainability and Ethics
• Global Fashion Strategy

Careers with Fashion Management (Hons)

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles across the global fashion sector, including fashion buying, product sourcing, and merchandise allocation. Many alumni secure positions in retail management, visual merchandising, or digital fashion strategy. The programme also provides the entrepreneurial foundation necessary for students to launch their own fashion enterprises.

Graduates from Robert Gordon University have successfully secured roles at prestigious organisations such as Burberry, Christian Louboutin, Hugo Boss, and Harrods. Other notable employers include Net-a-porter, ASOS, and Zalando. Common job titles for former students include Senior Marketing Executive, Social Media Manager, and PR and Collaborations Executive.