Age
19+
Start Date
September 2025
Entry Requirements
Recommended below
Duration
1 Year
Fees
£2,100 (Payment plans available)
Industry Enrichment
STUDY BUYING & MERCHANDISING ONLINE
Our online Buying and Merchandising course helps you to master the essential skills required for an entry-level position in the fashion industry.
You'll learn how to plan and trade a fashion season from concept to consumer, as well as how to analyse consumer behaviour to predict future trends and inform buying and merchandising decisions. Our Buying and Merchandising course is ideal for those with a busy lifestyle, or those living outside of London. Study completely online in your own time, around your other commitments, with just one compulsory live lesson each week.
- Learn to plan, build and manage product ranges to maximise sales
- Design collections that satisfy customer demands and reach profit targets
- Study at the Fashion Retail Academy from the convenience of your own home
88%
IN WORK OR STUDY
88% of our students are in work or further study within 6 months of completing their course
£54k
AVERAGE SALARY
Senior buyers in London earn an average of £54,000 a year*(1)
£57k
AVERAGE SALARY
Senior merchandisers in London earn an average of £57,000 a year *(2)
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