Manchester Metropolitan University - Undergraduate Open Day
17 Jun 2026, 08:30
Manchester
This one year top-up programme offers direct entry into the final year of a Bachelors degree to students who have successfully completed a relevant HND (or equivalent), or who have completed the second year of relevant undergraduate degree, who wish to use their current qualifications to develop skills in international fashion practices.
With a strong focus on employability and social responsibility, BA (Hons) International Fashion Business, is aimed at applicants from a variety of backgrounds who want to gain a professional understanding of the fashion industry.
The programme structure will provide a sound knowledge of international fashion business and provide opportunities for applicants who would like to establish their own fashion brand or business in this competitive globalised industry.
This course will equip graduates with a proficiency in the key skills required to help evolve the fashion industry to become more ethically conscious, socially progressive, culturally aware, and environmentally sustainable. The programme offers opportunities to develop a professional portfolio working alongside leading brands on dedicated live projects. Students will also respond to industry-focused and collaborative live briefs.
Features and Benefits:
This is an ideal degree if you want to top up your existing qualifications and achieve a BA (Hons) degree in just one year.
On successful completion of the programme, you can progress directly onto a masters degree at Manchester Fashion Institute.
You will have the chance to engage with employers and promote your work through live events, displays and simulated real world scenarios such as mock interviews or pitches.
A strong focus on industry, with industry visits, field trips to related businesses and organisations and input from guest speakers and industry experts throughout the programme.
Opportunity to work alongside a student group with diverse experiences and educational and cultural backgrounds.
The following entry points are available for this course:
To be considered for entry to this Top Up course, we require 240 CATS credits earned through recent (up to 2 years) completion of a relevant Foundation Degree, Advanced Diploma, HND (merit or above), the first two years of a relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent.
In cases where applicants are returning from industry and do not meet the standard admissions criteria, a case-by-case assessment of recent relevant professional experience will be made to establish suitability for entry to the course.
Eligible applicants will be invited to interview as part of the application process.
International students will also be required to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, or an equivalent accepted English language qualification.
At Manchester Met, our mission is to recruit ambitious students from all backgrounds and to inspire and support them to achieve their potential. Where applicants with WP flags receive an offer but don’t quite meet conditions, we may be able to look again at these applications. Where we are unable to offer a place on a chosen course, we may seek to make an alternative offer. For further information please click the link below.
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This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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For more information on fees, please visit: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/ba-international-fashion-business-top-up/september-2025/#fees
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