Merit
Progression Award
Cardiff Metropolitan University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 721C
Fashion Buying and Brand Management
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
89%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University, the BA (Hons) Fashion Buying and Brand Management provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Ready to turn your love for fashion into a career? If you dream of building a career in buying, merchandising or brand management within the global fashion industry, our Fashion Buying & Brand Management degree could be your perfect fit. This dynamic course blends business strategy with creativity, preparing you to create trend-led collections, develop products that reflect brand identity and make informed decisions that influence what consumers buy. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Fashion Brand Strategy and Positioning
Buying
Merchandising and Product Development
Global Fashion Supply Chain Management
Consumer Behaviour and Market Analysis
Sustainable Fashion and Ethical Practice
Fashion Trend Forecasting and Analysis
Digital Marketing and Brand Communication
Fashion Business Project and Placement
UCAS Code:721C
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £20,500 | £23,000 | £29,000 |
| 5 years | £26,000 | £30,000 | £36,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 15% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
89%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
81%Academic support
97%Organisation and management
84%Learning resources
90%Student voice
73%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
4 Scholarships Available
Matched to your course, level & nationality
Your nationality
Merit
Sanctuary Award
Cardiff Metropolitan University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
Need-based
Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary
Cardiff Metropolitan University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
Need-based
Student Carers Bursary
Cardiff Metropolitan University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
About Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Fashion Buying and Brand Management as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
—QS World
#91UK Ranking
12,265+Students
97+Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Courses
More courses at Cardiff Metropolitan University
Advertising and Marketing ManagementUndergraduate
3 years£16,000/yr
Advertising and Marketing Management (with Foundation Year)Undergraduate
4 years—
Brand and Marketing ManagementUndergraduate
3 years£16,000/yr
Brand and Marketing Management (with Foundation Year)Undergraduate
4 years—
Digital Marketing ManagementPostgraduate
1 year£17,600/yr
Digital Marketing ManagementUndergraduate
3 years£16,000/yr
Similar courses at other universities
Abertay UniversityDundee
Digital Marketing and Business Management£16,950/yr
Abertay UniversityDundee
Digital Marketing and e-Business£18,950/yr
Abertay UniversityDundee
Digital Marketing with Events Management£16,950/yr
Abertay UniversityDundee
Marketing£16,950/yr
Abertay UniversityDundee
Marketing and Business Management£16,950/yr
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth
BSc Marketing / Modern Languages£20,715/yr
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com
Explore All Courses