Age
18+
Start Date
September 2025
Entry Requirements
From 104 UCAS points + Maths GCSE (Grade 4/C or Above)
Duration
2 Years
Funding
£11,100 per year (Loans Available)
Industry Enrichment
Industry Mentor and Work Placement
STUDY FASHION BUYING & MERCHANDISING
Our undergraduate Fashion Buying & Merchandising degree will help you build an understanding of the global fashion market.
You'll develop the core skills you need for a career in the fashion industry. You'll learn how to plan and trade a fashion season from concept to customer. You'll also discover the impact of trend analysis, consumer profiling and consumer behaviour on this process.
- Accelerated 2-year fashion buying & merchandising degree saving you time and money
- Discover how to plan successful product ranges and fashion collections
- Includes a work placement each year and your own dedicated industry mentor
2
YEARS' STUDY
Studying on our accelerated undergraduate courses, you'll graduate in 2 years instead of 3, saving you time and money.
1:1
MENTORING
Every student on our undergraduate programmes is assigned their own industry mentor for help and support
80%
IN WORK OR STUDY
80% of our BA (HONS) Buying & Merchandising graduates continued their studies or were in employment within 15 months of completing their course.
I loved every minute of my time at the Fashion Retail Academy. Over the years, I have had some amazing opportunities and gained experience from well-known fashion brands. This has allowed me to go straight into the industry as a BAA alongside my course. It’s my dream job and I have the FRA to thank!
Amie, Level 3 Fashion Retail and BA (Hons) Buying & Merchandising alumni and BAA at Pretty Lavish
My time at the Fashion Retail Academy gave me a great deal of personal and professional growth. Resilience, subject knowledge and learning that I am more capable than I believed has helped me land my dream role!
Annabel, BA (Hons) Buying & Merchandising alumni and MAA at John Lewis
I have loved doing my degree at the Fashion Retail Academy; it’s been challenging and inspiring. The great work experience opportunities have helped me get a job in industry before I even graduate!
Izzy, BA (Hons) Buying & Merchandising
It’s been a great two years. The best part of the course was the industry placement; from that, I got a job with M&S! I’d definitely recommend the Fashion Retail Academy. You get great industry insight from the lecturers, not many other places have lecturers that are fresh out of head office.
Teni, BA (Hons) Buying & Merchandising for Fashion