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What do our BA (Hons) Marketing & Communication for Fashion degree students really get up to? Here’s a sneak peek inside one of our current student, Chloe Dean’s recent project on consumer behaviour, where she achieved an impressive 85% mark.

Exciting news - we’re pleased to introduce the new face of the FRA - Nur Ayni. She will be taking over our FRA Behind The Scenes podcast, TikTok account and more. Get to know her, learn about her journey with us so far, and discover what she has planned in her new role!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at Electra House! The campus in buzzing with festive energy, creative projects and seasonal inspiration. Here’s a sneak peek at what our students have been working on to bring the Christmas period to life across the FRA.

At the FRA, we offer a Level 4 Fast Track Buying & Merchandising Diploma, running over 6 months, with intakes in February and September. After completing the diploma, you could move into entry-level jobs such as Buying Admin Assistant, Merchandising Admin Assistant, Allocator or Buying Clerk. Here's a closer look at these roles and what they involve:

Our Marketing Degree students were recently challenged to create a full digital and visual communication campaign for ASOS. The students with the strongest ideas were invited to present their concepts directly to the ASOS team at their headquarters. Hear from Brooke Anderson, as she reflects on her experience!

We recently caught up with Joshua Douglas, Level 3 Visual Communications and Styling Diploma student, to hear about his journey at the FRA so far. Here's why he chose to study with us and his experience getting started!

Recently, we welcomed Rokeya Khanum White, Founder and Creative Director of Khanum's, to the Electra House for an inspiring two-day workshop with our final-year undergraduate degree students. Here's a look inside the masterclass!

Ever wondered what studying the Level 4 Garment Technology Diploma is really like? We recently caught up with Joe Watts, a Level 3 Fashion Retail and Level 4 Garment Technology Diploma alumni, to find out about his experience at the Fashion Retail Academy. 

We recently sat with Evangeline McGeever, a Level 4 Visual Merchandising Diploma student, to hear all about her experience on the course so far! Here's a look inside what it's really like to study at the FRA - what she's learned, her highlights so far and her advice for future students.

Meet Andreas Pasca, one of our current first-year Level 3 Visual Communication & Styling Diploma students at the FRA. Hear what the course is really like, why he chose it and what his plans are for the future.