STUDY FASHION ONLINE WITH Fashion retail academy
You can kickstart your career in fashion on your schedule with online courses from the home of fashion's next generation.
Our specialist online fashion courses have been developed alongside our industry partners to fill emerging job roles and gaps in the fashion industry. We’ll teach you the in-demand skills brands are looking for and supercharge your career in fashion retail.
- Combines two hours of live lessons with 10-12 hours of independent study per week
- Study remotely, around other commitments
- Earn an accredited Level 4 Diploma
- 0% interest payment plans available
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SEARCH ONLINE FASHION COURSES
Each of our online courses has been created alongside our fashion brand partners and you'll be taught in-demand skills by industry specialists. When you finish the course, you'll earn an accredited Level 4 diploma.
Fashion Business & Retail [Online]
Studying Fashion Business & Retail [Online], you’ll learn about the structure of businesses within the fashion industry. You’ll discover all the roles and careers available and how they work together to achieve business goals. Learn the key skills fashion brands are looking for, including consumer behaviour and data analysis.
Buying & Merchandising [Online]
Studying Buying & Merchandising [Online], you'll learn the essential skills you need for a career as a fashion buyer or merchandiser. Discover how to plan and trade a fashion season from concept to customer; and how trends and consumer behaviour inform your business decisions.
I was unsure which career I wanted to pursue, but my course at the Fashion Retail Academy helped me decide between buying and merchandising! You’ll get a hands-on approach and work closely with industry experts within the fashion industry who have experience within the roles themselves.
Phoebe
FRA Alumni and Merchandising Assistant at Matches.com
Trends are moving faster than ever before, across multiple platforms and reaching a much wider audience. Understanding data in the fashion industry allows you to notice and react to upcoming trends, and even create them yourself, by being closer to your audience than ever before. Not only can this inform the creative process, but it allows a brand to solve business and real-world problems.
Thierry
Head of Data Insights, Journey Further
ONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE
Our online courses are designed to ensure that you can complete your studies on your schedule.
You'll need to attend one live lesson a week (in the evening, GMT) and complete 4-6 hours of individual study each week of the course. There will be a discussion session once a fortnight, and you can arrange tutorials with the course leader, and access advice and guidance from the Careers & Progression team.
Can't find the subject you're looking for? Register your interest to receive updates about future courses.
An ALTERNATIVE ROUTE INTO FASHION
An online course could be the ideal alternative to our in-person fashion courses if you're looking to get into the fashion industry as quickly as possible and want to learn around your other commitments. As our online courses are no more than 39 weeks and give you the opportunity to work alongside your studies, these bespoke courses are a great option for those who want to reskill or change careers.
HOW MUCH DOES AN ONLINE COURSE COST?
- Buying & Merchandising: £2,100
- Fashion Business & Retail: £2,100
When you sign up for your course, you’ll need to set up a payment plan to secure your place. The first payment is due shortly before the start of your course. Subsequent payments are due monthly from the first payment date.
Payment Options:
- Two Payments of 50% each
- Six monthly payments
- Full Payment upfront
0% interest payment plans are available.
The first payment is due before the start of your course.
(Tuition fees are subject to change - the fees due are effective at enrolment.)
In the highly unlikely event that the course is cancelled, your payment will be refunded in full.