Critical Practice in Fashion Media
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 28 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- London College of Fashion
Course summary
Use the tools of fashion media and communication to create positive change around the world, engaging with critical writing, image-making, curation and more.
What can you expect?
BA (Hons) Critical Practice in Fashion Media is a distinctive fashion media and communication course that understands fashion as a powerful tool through which to critically engage, confront and intervene in the most urgent issues facing us today. Critical practice means using the tools of fashion media and communication to create positive change with a focus on social, racial and climate justice.
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Activism: Utilise fashion media and communication as powerful instruments for creating positive change in the world and address urgent issues related to social, racial, and climate justice.
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Experimentation: Understand how you can influence audiences to bring about meaningful change whilst experimenting with writing, content creation and emerging technologies.
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Work placement: See first-hand how the fashion and associated industries are managing change, with an optional work placement as part of the course.
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Collaborate: Network and build relationships with students from across LCF's disciplines in projects that simulate industry practice.
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Employability: As a graduate you will be prepared for a wide range of careers in communication, activism, strategy, education, social responsibility, policy, and more.
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.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- P206
- 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
UCAS Tariff
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications are also considered.
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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* 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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