Fashion Marketing and Journalism (Hons) London Metropolitan University

Overview

This Fashion Marketing and Journalism (Hons) degree from London Metropolitan University is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of the fashion industry and help you develop the writing, broadcasting and multimedia communication skills you need to forge a successful career. 

Quick Facts:

• You’ll cover all aspects of the industry, from historical and theoretical backgrounds of journalism to international fashion strategy. You’ll also gain a solid grounding in media law – vital for a career in journalism - as well as first-hand knowledge of how the fashion business works.
• Taught by practicing journalists and skilled marketers in the vibrant heart of London, you’ll gain all the skills required to write compelling academic essays, analyse and present marketing strategy and curate your own fashion blog.
• To expand your skills, you’ll also undertake a work placement where you’ll develop the practical experience and industry contacts you need to get a head-start in your career. In addition, you'll discover what working in the industry is really like during news days, as you’ll practise working under the same pressure as media professionals. You'll also have the opportunity to develop your skills and study abroad, thanks to our partnership with a number of international universities.

Career opportunities:

• During this degree, you’ll gain the qualifications and skills you need for a range of roles in fashion journalism, newspapers and magazines (both print and online), including careers as a fashion critic, fashion reporter and fashion writer.
• Their creative technologies and digital media graduates have gone on to exciting careers as content programmers, fashion copywriters, motion graphic designers, multimedia journalists and visual effects production assistants, radio presenters, studio runners and producers in companies such as D2 Interactive, TK MAXX, Motion Picture Company, Virtual Arts, Volant Media and We Are Capture.