Mode of Study
Full-time
Start Date
26th Aug 2024, 2 years
Location
City Campus
Applications from International Students Welcome
Overview
We are delighted to offer the HND in Fashion Business at City of Glasgow College. This exciting course will equip those with an interest in fashion to understand the various aspects of working in this exciting and dynamic industry. As well as nurturing your entrepreneurial skills and providing you with the knowledge to help set up your own business, you will also learn how to enhance those skills and competencies that are required for the Fashion Industry. These include how to attract customers and maximise profitability in the retail sector as well as market research and forecasting.
You will also gain an understanding of Textiles and garment production, Fashion Buying, Fashion Range Planning & Forecasting, Marketing, PR and Financial budgeting.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- One Higher at Grade C or above in a relevant* subject; OR
- NC or NQ qualification at SCQF Level 5 in a relevant business subject; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
* relevant subjects include - English, Business, Economics, History, Mathematics, Media, a science subject.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
ESOL entry requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
What you study
You'll study:
- Business Management.
- Fashion Range Planning & Forecasting.
- Preparing to Start a Business.
- Store Design.
- Fashion Textile Technology.
- Managing an Event.
- Marketing: Brand Management.
- Fashion Public Relations and Journalism.
- Retail Buying.
- Market Research.
After the course
Careers
On successful completion of the course, many of our students take the opportunity to move into the Retail Fashion Industry. Roles can be dynamic and varied but can often involve
- Fashion Retail Management.
- Fashion Buying.
- Fashion Merchandising.
- PR & Marketing.
- Brand Ambassadors.
- Entrepreneurial Start-Up.
Continuing Study
After studying this course, you can progress to a variety of universities in the UK including direct 3rd year entry to Glasgow Caledonian University to
- International Fashion Branding.
- International Marketing.
- International Supply Chain Management.
We have also seen our students successfully articulate onto several Business, Marketing and Fashion courses at a variety of Higher Education institutions throughout the UK.
Teaching
How the course is taught
The course is taught on a full-time basis, and you are expected to attend college at least 3 days per week. As part of our Blended Learning Strategy you could also participate in online classes throughout the academic session.
Assessment methods
The course covers a wide range of subjects linked to the Fashion Industry and we focus on assessing our students using the appropriate method. This can include portfolio work, presentations, Info graphics, written essays and reports, articles and group-based projects.
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Mode of Study:
Full-time
Full-time
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Start Date:
26th Aug 2024, 2 years
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Location:
City Campus
Applications from International Students Welcome