Psychology of Fashion
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 28/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- London College of Fashion
Course summary
Learn psychological theories, concepts and methods of enquiry and apply them to the fashion industry, allowing you to tackle real business challenges.
What can you expect?
BSc (Hons) Psychology of Fashion, breaks new ground by applying psychological science in the context of fashion to enable an evidence-based understanding of human behaviour across the broad spectrum of the fashion industry.
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Consumer behaviour: Deep dive into the psychological factors that drive consumer behaviour, exploring how emotions, identity, and social influence shape fashion choices.
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Unique: Gain an understanding of how psychological principles influence fashion marketing, retail strategies, and product development, preparing you for careers in fashion branding and marketing, in this one-of-a-kind course.
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Employability: Gain a distinctive edge with a broad knowledge of both fashion business and the biological bases of behaviour. Psychology can be applied in all contexts across the fashion industries and beyond.
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British Psychological Society accreditation: Our course content is aligned with the British Psychological Society (BPS) core areas and is accredited by the BPS. This brings recognition of the high level of professional skills students on this course can demonstrate.
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Research skills: Develop strong research skills, analysing consumer attitudes and behaviours through qualitative and quantitative methods to predict future fashion trends.
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
- BSc (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:
- C800
- 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:
- C800
- 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
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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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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