What is Level 3 Fashion Retail and Where Can It Take You?

At the Fashion Retail Academy, our Level 3 Fashion Retail Diploma is a popular choice for anyone who loves fashion and wants to explore different career options before choosing a specialism. Here's a quick look at what the course offers and some of the exciting jobs you could go into after!

What is Level 3 Fashion Retail?

Our Level 3 Fashion Retail Diploma is equivalent to 3 A-Levels and worth up to 168 UCAS points. It's a great option if you've just finished your GCSEs and want to jump straight into the world of fashion. 

You'll learn about all the key areas of fashion retail - from working in stores to behind-the-scenes head office roles. You'll explore topics like visual merchandising, marketing, retail management and much more. 

During the course, you'll also get to take part in talks, workshops and projects led by real industry professionals. When you finish, you can either go straight into work or continue studying at a higher level.

5 Career Paths YOu Could Take After Level 3 Fashion Retail

1. Visual Merchandiser

Visual merchandisers create eye-catching displays in stores to attract customers and boost sales. You'll be styling products, setting up layouts and making sure everything looks on-trend.

2. Fashion Photographer Assistant

As a Fashion Photographer Assistant, you'll help out with photoshoots - setting up lighting and equipment, organising props and editing photos. You'll make sure everything runs smoothly and looks great.

3. Fashion PR Assistant

Fashion PR Assistants help keep a brand's image looking good. You might help with events, press releases and working with influencers and the media to promote new collections and keep the brand stay in the spotlight.

4. Buying Assistant

Buying Assistants help choose which products and collections a brand should stock. You'll support the buying team, look at trends, and help decide what customers will see in stores next collection.

5. Fashion Retail Management

If you're interested in leading a team - as a store manager or an area manager. You'll make sure the store runs smoothly, support your team and help drive sales.

Hear more about your career options:

After finishing Level 3 Fashion Retail, you can start your career straight away or keep studying with one of our higher-level courses, like our Level 4 Diploma in Fashion Retail (with Marketing) or our BA (Hons) in Marketing & Communication for Fashion.