Fashion Buying with Design

This degree programme helps to develop a strong business sense within this fast-paced and competitive industry alongside covering the roles and responsibilities of a fashion buyer and designer.

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Key Facts

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Degree

BA (Hons) Fashion Buying with Design

Degree Duration

4 years :

1 year pathway + 3 years degree

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Pathways Available

International Foundation Certificate | International Year Zero

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Start Dates

September

Degree Overview

This course requires both strong commercial understanding as well as theoretical knowledge. Fashion buying will prepare you for a wide range of roles within the global fashion industry by developing in-depth design and buying expertise, and by gaining knowledge of the product lifecycle and critical path, current trends, selection, costing, and promotion. In this programme you will learn about garment design, pattern cutting, prototyping, construction, and computer-aided design (CAD), while investigating materials, embellishments, and technical approaches. Academic professionals will nurture your professional practice through personal development planning, guided research and critical reasoning. Sustainability is at the core of this curriculum, and we will encourage you to become an agent of change by equipping you with a range of tools to work towards a more responsible future. The shift witnessed in the past years in fashion retailing from high street to online is driving exciting innovations, and you will develop the resilience and skills to respond to new directions in consumer demand. Our experienced academic teamwork alongside industry professionals to put your learning into context, ensuring that you are ready to take on the challenges of our rapidly changing industry.
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Important

You may incur additional costs during your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.

Study Reasons

In 2019 DMU was named best in the learning experience by The Business of Fashion, the internationally renowned website which assesses the world’s top programmes.

92%of students agreed staff were good at explaining things. according to

Your Pathways

The International Foundation Certificate (IFC) is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IFC is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.

Following successful completion of the IFC,  you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

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The International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.

Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

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International Student Fees

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

Study Route Tuition Fees (2024-25)
International Foundation Certificate From £16,195
International Year Zero (IYZ) From £13,700
International Year One (IY1) From £16,195
International Second Year From £16,195
Pre-Master’s (PM) From £10,600
Please note: There is an additional administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at De Montfort University

Scholarships at DMUIC

Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship. The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.

Please note you’ll have to apply for the Core Scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded.  For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.

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Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.

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De Montfort University

Leicester-based DMU brings the highest standards in education to an inclusive, international curriculum with over 170 accredited courses.

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a diverse university boasting of the highest standards in academics, extracurricular activities, sports, study abroad programmes and great career paths.

De Montfort University is one of the top universities in Leicester and is ranked 5 Stars in QS World University Rankings 2024.