How to Apply to the FRA Through UCAS

If the idea of applying for your chosen degree through UCAS fills you with fear, relax and follow our step by step guide to complete your application.

Registering

The first thing to do is to visit UCAS.com and register by clicking 'sign in' and selecting 'register'. You will then need to provide your personal details, including an email and password. Use these details to login and fill in more details about your application. These will include personal details such as your email and mailing address, education and employment details, and which course from the FRA you’ve chosen to apply for.

Always mark the correct year of entry. A checklist on the left of the page helps you to keep track of your progress; red ticks will show next to the sections you’ve marked as complete.

References

The next section is to fill out your references. If you're applying straight from school or college, ask a tutor or teacher to write your reference. Those applying independently should provide the details of one contact who is able to report on your suitability for the course.

If your referee is not sure how to write your reference send them this UCAS guide on writing an undergraduate reference. If you are applying straight from school or college, UCAS will send an email directly to your teacher with instructions.

Submit

You're almost there! When you've filled in all of the sections and feel confident with your application, click 'view all details'. Check over the entirety of your application and look out for any errors or spelling mistakes. When you're ready to submit, mark this section as complete.

All that's left to do now is to read, sign the declaration and pay. It costs £28.50 for up to 5 choices. Once you've clicked 'make payment', your application will be sent to UCAS (arriving at your school/college first for them to add the reference if you are coming straight from school/college).

The FRA will view your application on UCAS and contact you with our decision. Still have questions? Learn more about applying through UCAS.

Still not decided which degree to apply for?

Our undergraduate degrees are different from the norm. We run specialist, two year accelerated degrees, to get you into the fashion industry as quickly as possible. We don’t schedule seminars and lessons throughout the week but instead condense your onsite learning to two full days, enabling you to work part-time alongside. Because our courses are a third less time, you will have three semesters rather than two and forego an Easter break.

Working with over 250 fashion brands, our programmes benefit from continuous industry input. Each degree student will have a work placement each year, alongside a personal mentor to support them through their studies. We work with our partners to set industry challenges and real-life projects to ensure you can apply your academic knowledge to current industry issues.  

Our Undergraduate Degrees

At the FRA, we currently offer 5 undergraduate degrees. Here's a breakdown of them all to help you find your perfect fit:

BA (Hons) Fashion Business

Throughout the BA (Hons) Fashion Business undergraduate degree, you will develop your business and planning skills, so that you can tackle the challenges that fashion brands face today. The course will cover everything from consumer needs and trends to sustainability developments and data analytics. 

Previous graduates have now gone on to work in Fashion Business Manager, Fashion Retailer Manager and Brand Strategist positions.

BA (Hons) Marketing & Communication for Fashion

If you're interested in creating engaging and dynamic marketing and social media campaigns, or working in PR and communications, then this course could be your perfect fit! This degree will combine your analytical and creative skills to identify new opportunities for brands to reach their target audience, maximise their sales and drive their profits.

After studying BA (Hons) Marketing & Communication for Fashion, you could progress into roles like a PR Assistant, Social Media Assistant, Digital Marketing Assistant or Events Assistant.

BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Styling

If you love magazines, photography, styling and fashion launches, BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Styling could be for you! Throughout the course, you'll learn how to create successful communications strategies, as well as the analytical and technical skills you'll need for the fashion industry.

After completing the course, you could progress into a variety of roles, such as a Fashion Stylist, PR Manager/PR Assistant, Photographer or Fashion Editor.

BA (Hons) Art Direction for Fashion

This course is brand-new, and was created in collaboration with the industry, to help make sure you have the skills required for a successful career in fashion art direction. Throughout the course, you will build your skills in creating fashion imagery through brands, through film, illustration, visual communications, photography and media. 

Graduates could work in a wide-range of roles after completing the BA (Hons) Art Direction for Fashion degree, including as a Fashion Photographer, Art Director, Fashion Retoucher or Fashion Editor.

BA (Hons) Buying & Merchandising

On the BA (Hons) Buying & Merchandising degree, you'll learn to understand the global fashion market. It's a great fit for those who enjoy staying up to date with the latest trends, and are excited about the idea of taking a concept and turning it into an end product. You'll discover the impact of trends and consumer behaviour, and learn how to plan and trade a fashion season from concept to consumer.

After completing the course, you could become a Buying/Merchandising Admin Assistant, Allocator, Buying/Merchandising Assistant or Online Assistant Merchandiser.