National Extended Diploma in Art & Design Practice: Fashion Business Retail
Thinking about your next steps after GCSEs? If you want to build a career in the dynamic world of fashion, our Extended Diploma in Fashion Business Retail is for you.
Equivalent to three A-levels, this two-year course for 16 to 18 year-olds allows you to go straight into studying in a university environment at the heart of a creative community. As a student in our one-of-a-kind Business School for the Creative Industries, you’ll be learning your trade from expert Fashion and Business professionals and academics from day one.
With access to our high-quality facilities, you’ll learn about the fashion industry through projects covering fashion trends, visual merchandising, targeted marketing and fashion management. You’ll discuss current themes in the industry and learn business skills such as how to manage your time, solve complex problems, and take responsibility for development and research.
Through the business school’s impressive industry links, you’ll also get the chance to build your professional network and work on projects with fashion brands, giving you everything you need to choose a degree course that’s right for you and plan your future career.
Once you finish this course, you will be awarded the Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma in Art & Design Practice.
Campus Information
UCA Epsom
Our Epsom campus is close to the centre of town, with its excellent range of shops, pubs and restaurants. It's home to our Business School for the Creative Industries - the first of its kind in the UK - and also hosts our renowned and respected fashion and graphic design degrees, too. With on and off-site accommodation available, a fantastically-stocked library and a vibrant, modern atmosphere, this campus has everything you need to succeed.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Wherever you are on your creative journey we're here to help you take the next step.
You'll work alongside practising artists and industry leaders when you study with us, and our Careers Advisers will help you to set out on a career that is just right for you. Our Advisers will share their in-depth knowledge and experience of the creative sectors, they'll show you how to make the most of your industry contacts and they'll be there for you when you take that leap into industry.
And even after you've graduated you'll can still access our online resources, live events, and bookable one-to-one sessions to help you plan your next move.
Careers support tailored to your course
We work closely with course teams to deliver workshops, lectures, placements and seminars as part of your course.
One-to-one career advice
Our dedicated one-to-one appointments are with experienced Careers Advisers. Students can book a session to find out more about further study, working abroad and how to kickstart a job search.
Industry and career events
Featuring sessions with industry experts and panel discussions with Graduates who have made a name in their chosen creative fields, our careers events provide in-depth understanding of the creative industries.
PSW Opportunity
Psw 2 yrs
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
26680 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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