Are you thinking about applying through clearing for one of our fashion degrees? Here's a guide of everything you need to know, from making your application to securing student finance.
15th May 2025
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Date 30th May 2025
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Opportunities in the fashion industry have never been so varied or dynamic. An undergraduate degree from the Fashion Retail Academy is the ideal first step to getting your foot in the door. We support you every step of the way, combining academic learning with real-world experience to set you up for success.
Our Undergraduate Degrees
We offer a wide-range of two-year undergraduate degrees designed to help you enter the fashion industry quicker - saving you both time and money compared to traditional three-year courses. We offer:
Career Opportunities in Fashion
A degree at the FRA opens doors to a wide variety of exciting roles in the industry. Here are just a few career paths you could pursue after finishing your degree:
Buyer
Buyers are responsible for selecting and purchasing products that align with a brand's vision and customer needs. They work closely with merchandisers to manage stock levels and make strategic decisions based on market trends, sales data, and supplier negotiations.
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Merchandiser
Merchandisers maximise profitability by ensuring the right products are available at the right time. They analyse sales data, forecast trends and support marketing and store planning efforts.
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Digital Marketing Executive
Digital marketing professionals build and manage a brand's online presence. From running social media campaigns to working with influencers and creating e-commerce content, it's a fast-paced, creative role with strong potential.
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Business Owner or Entrepreneur
If you dream of launching your own label or fashion business, you’ll need good business decisions and a head for numbers to manage your own accounts and profit margins. At the FRA, we'll provide you with the skills to succeed - from brand strategy to managing finances and operations.
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Fashion Stylist
Fashion Stylists create the visuals behind fashion shoots, magazines, red carpet looks and brand campaigns. It's a highly creative role with endless opportunities in editorial, commercial and personal styling.
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Sustainability Officer
Sustainability Officers lead efforts to reduce the environmental impact of fashion brands. They develop sustainable practices in production, educate teams, and help shape a more ethical future for fashion.
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Fashion Photographer or Editor
For those with a passion for creativity and storytelling through visuals, careers in fashion photography or editing offer dynamic opportunities in editorial, campaigns and art direction.
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How We Help YOu Succeed
Our accelerated two-year degrees offer all the knowledge and training of a traditional degree, in two-thirds of the time.
What sets FRA apart is our real-world experience:
- Live industry projects
- Masterclasses with leading professionals
- Exclusive networking events
- A dedicated industry mentor for every student
We give you the tools, confidence and connections to step straight into the fashion industry after graduation.
What skills do I need To Succed?
While each degree requires different strengths, some universal skills will help you thrive:
- A strong interest in fashion and awareness of trends
- Passion for the retail industry
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Confidence working with numbers and data
- Knowledge of the digital landscape, especially with social media and online platforms
If you're passionate, driven and read to learn, we'll help you turn your passion into a career.
Our undergraduate degrees are designed to launch your fashion career with confidence. Explore our undergraduate degrees and apply today to take your first step in the fashion industry!
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