Fashion Buying and Merchandising
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 28/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- London College of Fashion
Course summary
Explore the responsibilities of buyers and merchandisers at all levels of the fashion industry, with a focus on sustainability, digitalisation and data analytics.
What can you expect?
BA (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising explores the responsibilities of buyers and merchandisers in relation to all levels of the market from value-orientated retailers to luxury brands.
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Graduate destinations: Graduates of this course are highly employable; and have gained roles within the industry at companies such as Yoox, Net-a-Porter, Urban Outfitters, Burberry, ASOS, Selfridges, Liberty, Harrods, M&S, Harvey Nichols, Sweaty Betty, SKP, H&M and River Island.
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Creative strategy: Master the balance between creative vision and commercial strategy, learning to curate product assortments that align with market demand and consumer behaviour.
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Expert tutors: Learn from experienced professionals who have worked with leading global fashion businesses, offering valuable industry knowledge and mentoring.
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Industry connections: Build strong relationships with top fashion retailers and brands through exclusive collaborations, equipping you with key networking opportunities and insights with brands such as Net-a-Porter, Nobody's Child, Levis, Nike, Cos, H&M, Disney and ASOS.
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Textile institute associateship level accreditation: Students enjoy membership benefits and graduates can apply to join the Textile Institute as Graduate members.
About London College of Fashion
Studying at London College of Fashion, UAL, will immerse you in the global fashion industry.
Everything we do is focussed on this powerhouse industry and we offer courses that cover all areas of fashion, including design, media, communication and business. We are a global leader in fashion education and our home in London allows you to tap into the industry opportunities on offer across the capital. You’ll learn from experts in their field with a wealth of professional experience and we’ll prepare you for life after graduation as well, with employability support, live industry briefs, guest speakers and more.
Through teaching, research and collaboration, we’ll prepare you for shaping the fashion industry of the future.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- London College of Fashion
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 28/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 2F32
- Institution code:
- U65
- Campus name:
- London College of Fashion
- Campus Code:
- F
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- 2F32
- Institution code:
- U65
- Campus name:
- London College of Fashion
- Campus Code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications are also considered.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £29990* | Year 1 |
| International | £29990* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
PLEASE NOTE the above fees are for entry in 2025. Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year have yet to be determined and may increase for new and continuing students. More information about tuition fees for entry in 2026/27 will be published in due course, with further information about tuition fees at UAL available on our website: https://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-tuition-fees
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