BA (Hons) Fashion, Business and Promotion Bachelor's degree at the University of Salford
BA (Hons) Fashion, Business and Promotion at University of Salford combines fashion industry knowledge with business fundamentals, preparing graduates for roles across retail, marketing, brand management and related sectors.
About this course
From sustainability to the future of the high street, there are a range of issues that can impact the business of fashion. This BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion degree prepares you to play a vital role in the dynamic global fashion industry, promoting creative thinking in a commercial context. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Fashion, Business and Promotion is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Salford. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Business studies graduates from this provider, 84% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 65% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 30; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 84% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year one 5 modules
- The Customer JourneyCompulsory
Module details
The module offers an introductory overview of the fashion industry. Topics covered include global production, market levels, ethics, retail structure, e-commerce, social media, career pathways, sustainability, consumer perspectives and garment life-cycle. Academic writing and its requirements will also be part of the module.
- Fashion Game ChangersCompulsory
Module details
The module introduces students to a range of fashion influencers such as bloggers, vloggers and high-profile celebrities. Students will engage with the creation of their own blog during several scheduled workshop sessions. Students will also learn about other important factors affecting on fashion such as, music, film, global culture, green issues, fashion design history.
- Fashion Graphics IntroductionCompulsory
Module details
The module introduces students to a range of digital software such as Illustrator and Photoshop, which are used extensively within all aspects of the fashion industry. You will engage with these software applications and become proficient in their usage during scheduled workshop sessions, and will also learn about the requirements of constructing a trend prediction package suitable for a chosen high street or online retailer, using CAD information. This basic visual language and knowledge will b
- Fashion Marketing, Ethical Practice and BuyingCompulsory
Module details
The module provides students with a sound understanding of basic marketing theory and principles of fashion buying. Sustainable fashion is also considered within in the context of the garment life cycle as a consumed product in global fashion production. You will produce a project on the themes of the module within the context of a mass market brand.
- Fashion Communication and MediaCompulsory
Module details
The module introduces students to a range of image making techniques such as fashion styling, fashion photography, editorial and video making, which are used extensively within the fashion industry. You will engage with these processes in practical sessions and acquire technical competence whilst undertaking specific, creative tasks, which will be included in the final, assessed portfolio. This creative, visual language and technical knowledge will be invaluable to them during their ongoing cour
Year two 5 modules
- The Future of ShoppingCompulsory
Module details
The module addresses the changing nature of fashion consumption and considers new channels of retail. You will be asked to review future trends in shopping such as e-commerce, ethical ranges, vintage, slow fashion, clothes swapping, hiring outfits, charity shops, lifestyle branding, recycling and making clothes. You will also review the tactics retailers use to sell products, such as website design, store layout, visual merchandising, brand identity and experiential shopping.
- Advanced Fashion MediaCompulsory
Module details
You will be introduced to and helped to analyse a variety of promotional campaigns and techniques – in both physical and digital environments. You will produce a creative promotional campaign. This will involve undertaking their own fashion/creative shoots and developing the complete communications package. Alongside this, you will put forward a concept for the retail design and visual merchandising for the brand in a flagship store, pop-up shop and/or website.
- Enterprise in ActionCompulsory
Module details
The module requires you to work in teams and to produce a project – which may include still or moving images, text, data visualisation, business proposal, costings etc. Each team will develop a creative, fashion orientated product or service and prepare a well-researched and professionally presented portfolio to support it. The type of artefacts/services developed can be very diverse and the concept must be fully researched, developed and be 'pitch-ready' for the presentation. The finished portf
- Visual Merchandising and Branding StrategiesCompulsory
Module details
The project will provide opportunities for students to identify and examine in more detail an aspect of fashion business and promotion that they may want to focus on in terms of career development. You will develop a proposal for a small business, such as e-retail, offering creative services, product development scenarios, freelance employment, working with charities and other commercial, fashion activities. This can also be used as an initial platform for you to develop your ideas for your majo
- Industry Live Briefs/Work ExperienceCompulsory
Module details
The module requires you to either organise a work placement (that you source yourself) and/or undertake live brief(s) or competition(s). Those that undertake the six week placement will be out of the University, working with fashion companies locally, nationally or internationally. Students who do not gain a work placement will undertake a live project which will be equivalent to working in a placement for six weeks. You will have tutorials with staff to gain feedback on your project.
Year three 4 modules
- E-marketing and Branding StrategiesCompulsory
Module details
This module provides you with a thorough understanding of e-marketing theory, principles of branding strategy and channels of communication to the consumer, as utilised within the fashion industry. The project will require you to reflect on your creative work in relation to such things as fashion E-marketing and communication theories.
- Fixing Fashion: A Sustainable FutureCompulsory
Module details
The module looks at the implications of global fashion production in terms of sustainability and ethical interactions between producers and consumers at all levels. These issues are at the core of fashion manufacture and mass global production, providing a fundamental paradox for all professionals working in fashion today.
- Buying and Product DevelopmentCompulsory
Module details
The module looks at the processes of global fashion buying and production and considers issues of sustainability and ethical interactions between producers and buyers. You are required to present a product or product range suitable for a selected retailer. This involves producing spec drawings, range planning, fabric and colour predictions and theme boards for a selected retailer. The project will also analyse the processes of buying and production in relation to sustainability and the product/p
- Major Personal ProjectCompulsory60 credits
Module details
The module allows you the opportunity to conduct an extended personal study in an area of fashion business and promotion that interests you professionally. In negotiation with staff, you will write your own brief which will reflect the 60 credit value of the module and will reflect your desired future career direction. Each student will write a statement of intent which will be agreed with the staff team. You will produce a project that shows your research within the area, which will inform the
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course prepares you to navigate contemporary fashion industry challenges, from sustainability to retail transformation, by combining creative thinking with commercial acumen. You'll usually start with foundations in management, marketing principles and business economics, building data literacy and understanding how organisations work. In year two, you'll progress to operations and supply chain management, organisational behaviour and strategy, developing insight into competitive advantage and people management. Year three emphasises specialist pathways such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting and marketing, culminating in a capstone project or consultancy brief applied to real-world fashion business scenarios.
Who it's for
This course suits graduates interested in the fashion industry who want to develop commercial and promotional expertise. Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff among accepted students was 160–175 points. You'll need to meet the university's entry requirements, which you should verify directly with their admissions team. The course is available full-time only.
Careers & job market
Across Business & Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 60% of working graduates were in highly skilled roles or further study. National earnings data shows starting salaries of £24,000–£32,000 at 15 months post-graduation, rising to £26,350–£37,200 after five years. These figures reflect the broader graduate labour market, not a guarantee for this specific course. Check the university's funding pages for bursaries and scholarships.
University & format
The University of Salford is a public university founded in 1896, based in Salford. This BA (Hons) degree is a 3-year full-time programme taught in English. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, your degree will be nationally recognised. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality from the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 90% |
| another higher-education qualification | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at University of Salford →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What Business & Management graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £28,000 | £25,000 – £30,000 | 30 |
| 3 years after | £22,500 | £18,000 – £26,500 | 170 |
| 5 years after | £26,000 | £21,000 – £34,000 | 180 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 30; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
- 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally
National figures for Business & Management graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 30; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Business & Management courses at the same study level.
Compared with 3,421 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Design occupationsSOC 2020 342 · 22% of published destinations · ASHE median £35,957
- Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsSOC 2020 214 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £32,574
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsSOC 2020 245 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £45,972
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 175; response rate: 56%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine reporting and data pulls
- First-draft decks and copy
- Standard forecasts and reconciliations
- Scheduling and admin workflows
More human than ever
- Strategy and judgement under uncertainty
- Leading, negotiating and selling
- Sense-checking and owning what AI produces
- Relationships with clients and teams
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Business & Management graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Consultancies
- Corporate graduate schemes
- Retail & FMCG
- Startups & scale-ups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Business & Management graduates.
Business Director, Marketing ScienceXcedeBusiness ManagerLGPS CentralBusiness Change ManagerIGA Talent SolutionsBusiness Case ManagerPeregrineBusiness DirectorMedialab GroupBusiness Rates SurveyorW TalentIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
84% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £28,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.8 out of 10: NSS 95.3% · in work or study 84% · continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Salford
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Salford University
10 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Business & Management right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Salford from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £18,600 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Salford’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Salford and gov.uk before you apply.
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