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OUR SPECIALIST DIPLOMAS AND UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Kickstart your career in fashion with an undergraduate degree or specialist Level 4 diploma at the Fashion Retail Academy.

Our Level 4 diplomas are one-year programmes that prepare you for an entry-level role at a fashion brand. You could also study one of our undergraduate degrees. Most of our degrees are taught over two years, saving you time and money compared to a traditional, three-year course. You'll study at our campus two days per week, leaving your other days free for independent study and part-time work.

At the FRA, you’ll have masterclasses, workshops and industry engagement with over 250 of the biggest brands in fashion, giving you the industry connections you need to start your career. All of our courses are assessed 100% via coursework, with no exams.*

All of our Level 4 courses are fully funded for 18-year-olds.

*Except for BSc (Hons) Data Analytics for Retail.

Level 4 Diplomas


Our Level 4 courses are specialist diplomas that prepare you for an entry-level industry role in industry in just one year. You'll be assessed by coursework, study two days per week, and you'll be guaranteed a place on an FRA undergraduate degree if you achieve a Pass.

What's the difference between a Level 4 and a Degree?

A Level 4 course can be completed in as little as 6 months and is an accelerated route to a career in fashion. Designed for those over 18, these courses are the equivalent to the first year of a undergraduate degree and allow you to pursue a career in a specific area of fashion retail, such as Digital Marketing or Garment Technology. The courses are also fully-funded for 18-year-olds, and we also have an exclusive money-back Job Guarantee! (T&Cs apply)

Our undergraduate degrees are 2-year, accelerated courses (except for BSc (Hons) Data Analytics for Retail) and are designed to teach you the advanced skills and knowledge you'll need for industry. Our degrees are accredited by Falmouth University, and you'll have the opportunity to complete work placements and work with an industry mentor.

All of our courses are created in collaboration with our industry partners and you'll benefit for industry enrichment throughout the course.

Undergraduate Degrees


We have a range of two-degree accelerated and traditional three-year degrees to kickstart your future in fashion. You'll be assessed by coursework, study two days per week, and have the chance to work with an industry mentor and complete work placements.

Getting to the Fashion retail academy


Our central London location means we have excellent transport links, and it's very easy to get to us even if you don't live in London. 

Getting to us from Kent

Getting to us from Essex

Getting to us from Brighton

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