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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:

We recently caught up with Billie Bowman, a BA (Hons) Buying & Merchandising degree student, who created an impressive buying & merchandising strategy for Urban Outfitters. Check it out!

At the Fashion Retail Academy, we offer a Fast-Track Level 4 Buying & Merchandising Diploma, designed to launch your career by providing you with the essential skills needed to step into an entry-level buying or merchandising role - just in 6 months.

Congratulations to our Level 4 Fast Track Buying & Merchandising students, who graduated this month. Following our successful Bootcamp Assessment centre, a majority of our graduates are now joining the buying and merchandising teams at ASOS!

Three of our Buying & Merchandising undergraduate degree students have just completed their work placements at PEP&CO!