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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 2F32

Fashion Buying and Merchandising

University of the Arts London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£30,890Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the BA (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising at University of the Arts London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Explore the responsibilities of buyers and merchandisers at all levels of the fashion industry, with a focus on sustainability, digitalisation and data analytics. What can you expect? BA (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising explores the responsibilities of buyers and merchandisers in relation to all levels of the market from value-orientated retailers to luxury brands. - Graduate destinations: Graduates of this course are highly employable; and have gained roles within the industry at companies such as Yoox, Net-a-Porter, Urban Outfitters, Burberry, ASOS, Selfridges, Liberty, Harrods... International tuition fees are £30,890 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 91% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Fashion Buying
Merchandising Principles and Practice
Consumer Behaviour and Market Analysis
Fashion Product Development
Sustainability in Fashion Supply Chains
Digital Tools and Data Analytics
Retail Strategy and Brand Positioning
Fashion Buying Project
UCAS Code:2F32
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,890

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£92,670

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 — University of the Arts London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£21,000£25,500£30,500
5 years£25,500£33,000£42,500

UK subject average: £29,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 14% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£29,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£29,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-04 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
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
20%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.

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