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PostgraduateMA

Fashion Buying and Merchandising

Istituto Marangoni London
London, England
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15 monthsDuration
£33,300Per Year (Intl)
£24,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MA Fashion Buying and Merchandising at Istituto Marangoni London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 15-month full-time structure. Learn how to put together a successful collection range – from the design showroom to the store; the fashion buyer decides what will be on sale next season. They plan the purchasing of seasonal items, identify upcoming trends and choose the right product and brand mix. Fashion buyers are the main drivers in the fashion retail industry, a pivotal area and influential role in any successful fashion business. International tuition fees are £33,300 per year, home/UK fees are £24,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Strategic Buying and Merchandising
Global Fashion Trend Forecasting
Supply Chain and Sourcing Management
Retail Analytics and Data Interpretation
Fashion Range Development and Planning
Commercial Negotiation and Vendor Relations
E-Commerce and Omnichannel Retail Strategy
Fashion Buying Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementAt postgraduate level participants will have previous undergraduate level studies in economics, marketing, fashion design with marketing or similar, or proven work experience completing the course with highly specialised skills in fashion buying. OVERVIEW This programme is for applicants who have previous undergraduate level study or proven work experience.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£33,300

per year

Total Course Cost (15 months)£66,600

Home Student Fee

£24,100

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

77%Working
3%Studying
7%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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About Istituto Marangoni London

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