Overview

The Fashion Buying and Brand Management (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the global fashion industry from a strategic business perspective. This programme focuses on developing the essential skills required to manage products, build brand identities, and influence consumer purchasing decisions. Students explore various market levels, ranging from sustainable fast fashion to international luxury labels.

Why Fashion Buying and Brand Management (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?

This degree is developed in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), offering students potential exemptions from professional qualifications. The curriculum is deeply industry-aligned, featuring guest lectures from fashion experts and hands-on projects that replicate real-world scenarios. Students benefit from modern facilities at the Cardiff School of Management and have opportunities for international study trips or exchange visits.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 16000 per year
National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Fashion Marketing
Fashion Studies
Fashion Buying
Visual Merchandising and Promotion
Digital Media for Fashion
Fashion Industry
Fashion Buying and Merchandising
Fashion Consumer Behaviour
Creative Marketing Communications for Fashion
Marketing Research Methods for Fashion
Fashion Buying in Practice

Careers with Fashion Buying and Brand Management (Hons)

Graduates are equipped for diverse roles within the global fashion marketplace, including positions in buying, merchandising, and sourcing. The programme also prepares individuals for careers in trend research, product development, and brand management. Previous students have secured placements and roles with high-profile organisations such as Ralph Lauren, River Island, Boden, and Mint Velvet.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fashion Marketing

Fashion Studies

Fashion Visualisation

Digital Media for Marketers

Finance for Managers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

For Undergraduate applicants we also accept applications from (UCAS), up until the end of June, and through Clearing via UCAS after June.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 112

Contextual offer: See our contextual offers page.

GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics – Numeracy.

English Language Requirement: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.

A level subjects: Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC. No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as a third subject.

BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM

T Level: Merit.

Access to Higher Education Diploma: No specific subjects required.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 2 x H5. No specific subjects required.

Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2 grades. No specific subjects required. Higher level subjects only considered with a minimum grade H4.

Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades DD.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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