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International Fashion Business (one year top-up) BA (Hons)

UCAS code: W232

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Level of study:
Undergraduate
Entry Requirements:
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Start date:
September 2026
Duration:
One year
Attendance:
Full-time
Course delivery:
On-campus (City Campus)

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About this course

BA (Hons) International Fashion Business is for aspiring fashion professionals. Designed as a one-year top-up, this course will build upon your prior knowledge and experience (whether it be from a design or business background), equipping you with the skills and insights needed to thrive in the ever-evolving global fashion industry.

With a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, you’ll take a global outlook, challenge conventions and help shape the future of fashion. You'll benefit from a highly personalised learning experience, collaborating with likeminded fashion lovers from all over the world while being supported by a team of experienced industry experts. Plus, you'll gain hands-on practical experience and expand your professional network through live projects and competitions.

This dynamic international fashion business course will help you stand out in a far-reaching, global industry, lending itself to roles in buying, merchandising, brand management and digital marketing. Get ready to embark on your journey to success in the vibrant world of fashion.

Tailor your learning

Customise your degree to align with your career aspirations, supported by a highly personalised student experience.
Build a global network

Connect with a diverse international cohort, building relationships that enrich learning and foster global opportunities.
Industry expertise

Learn from expert teaching staff with extensive industry experience and valuable professional contacts.
Sustainability and innovation

Develop a global outlook, challenging conventions and shaping the future of fashion through sustainable and innovative practices.

Throughout the course, you'll explore the most critical areas of the global fashion industry. You'll learn about sustainability and how eco-friendly innovation can future-proof fashion; ethical business practices and the importance of doing business the right way; and how to stay ahead of the curve by identifying and analysing the latest trends. You’ll also delve into product management and marketing, learning how brands design, develop and promote their ranges to connect with customers. All your learning will be put into practice with hands-on opportunities like entering competitions and working on live projects for a diverse range of fashion brands.

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Module information

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the course:

Core Modules

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

Evelyn Clarensia

International Fashion Business (one year top-up) student

“I’ve enjoyed most about the course is the opportunity to learn from guest lecturers who work directly in the fashion industry. Hearing their experiences and insights has been valuable and helped me understand the realities of working in fashion.”
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Toby Williamson

International Fashion Business (one year top-up) student

“We’ve had multiple guest speakers, from different luxury brands and sustainable companies, as well as the opportunity to visit the Paul Smith headquarters, and meet Sir Paul Smith himself.”
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Isha Paikkadan

International Fashion Business (one year top-up) student

“Nottingham has a very active creative scene, and there is usually something happening around the city. There are exhibitions, gigs, networking events, student events and a lot of vintage and thrift stores, which makes the city feel quite expressive and individual.”
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Riddhi Lohiya

International Fashion Business (one year top-up) student

“Nottingham is a great city for Art & Design students because it constantly inspires creativity”
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Kezia Anne Darmadi

student

“I can learn about Fashion from a global perspective, including how culture influences people’s interpretation of fashion and whether the business operates differently. Coming here, particularly at NTU, has deepened my interest and passion for fashion even further.”
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Cara Presta

student

“The best part was the freedom to choose my own research area, which meant I got to learn exactly what I wanted. The tutors challenged and pushed me to always do better, and I feel like they got the best out of me.”
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Emilie Machado

International Fashion Business (one year top-up) student

“I would recommend my course to anyone who has a particular dream job in mind, because it will give you the tools to develop your interests in a constructive and comprehensive way.”
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Alessia Tecca and Madeline Tecca

International Fashion Business (one year top-up) student

“Our favourite thing about our course is how personal and supportive it feels.”
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Teaching and learning experiences will include:

lectures
seminars
tutorials
workshops
personal development plan
visits to industry head offices and retail stores
creative IT skills workshops
fashion trade exhibitions.

Optional trips and study visits

There may also be an opportunity to take part in optional field trip to a European destination that will be tailored to suit your course.

Showcase

You will be given the opportunity to exhibit your work during your time at NTU to members of the creative industries. Visit our ‘We Are Creatives’ showcase to take a look at the work of this year's graduating students’.

Artificial Intelligence and Innovation in International Fashion Business

In response to evolving industry trends, the International Fashion Business course incorporates contemporary developments in artificial intelligence (AI) within its curriculum. This ensures that our students remain informed and prepared for the dynamic landscape of the global fashion sector.

AI is engaged as a supportive and creative tool, enhancing innovation while upholding rigorous academic standards. The course is underpinned by a clearly defined ethical framework that promotes academic integrity and responsible use of emerging technologies. Find out more about AI, Creativity and Innovation at the Nottingham School of Art & Design | Nottingham Trent University.

How you're assessed

Depending on the module, you may be assessed through:

Reports
Presentations
Written assignments
Visually led projects
Creative outputs
Portfolio
Essays

The majority of assessments are for you to complete on your own. There are two group projects where you will receive ongoing feedback to help you identify ways of improvement. Assessment tasks are designed to challenge you over the year to increasingly demonstrate your own creativity, reflect your own interests, and include independent research.

Contact hours

For each 20-credit module, you’ll spend about 200 hours learning overall. Around 40 of those hours will be taught in lectures or seminars. The rest of the time is for independent study, reading, research, or working on assignments.

Bernadette Coughlan

Senior Lecturer

Bernadette Coughlan is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the BA (Hons) International Fashion Business programme at Nottingham Trent University. She also contributes to the BA (Hons) Fashion Management course, bringing her industry expertise into the classroom.
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Jo O'Rourke

Senior Lecturer

Jo O'Rourke is a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, who's role involves helping potential industry employees to gain an invaluable understanding of the industry and to achieve a highly professional approach.
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Caroline Travell

Senior Lecturer

Caroline Travell is a Senior Lecturer of Fashion Management.
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Justine Davidson

Principal Lecturer

Justine is a Principal Lecturer leading the teaching and learning for the BA (Hons) Fashion Management course. She specialises in fashion retail and management strategy, actively building on her wide industry knowledge. Justine has a particular interest in the development of innovative learning experiences, and she was presented with the Vice-Chancellors Teaching Award, for her practice in this area.
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Entry requirements

This course is in Clearing

Looking for a place in Clearing? We are accepting applications and would love to hear from you!

UK students

To discuss our entry requirements and see what we can offer you, call us now on +44 (0)115 848 6000. Alternatively, if you already have your qualifications, apply online via our Clearing Application form.

completion of Year Two of a Fashion or Textiles-related degree course; or
completion of a HND course in Fashion or Textiles; or
completion of a Foundation degree in a related Fashion or Textiles discipline.
a personal statement along with a sample of creative and written academic work.

To find out what qualifications have tariff points, please use our tariff calculator.

Additional requirements for UK students

All applicants will need to apply through UCAS and will be asked to submit a personal statement along with a small portfolio that includes examples of creative work and written academic work, such as an essay or report. View our application advice page for more information. If you need any further information or you are wanting to speak with a member of the academic team, please contact ARTUGIFBAdmin@ntu.ac.uk

Contextual offers

We consider every application in the context of your individual circumstances and educational background. This may include information about where you live, the school or college you attended, or experiences that may have shaped your educational journey. This is known as a contextual offer, and we use information provided through UCAS to help inform our decisions. By considering achievement in context, we can better recognise academic potential and ensure applicants are assessed as fairly and fully as possible. Please note we do not make contextual offers during Clearing.

Other qualifications and experience

NTU welcomes applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds, either for year one entry or for advanced standing beyond the start of a course into year 2 or beyond.

We consider study and/or credit achieved from a similar course at another institution (otherwise known as credit transfer), vocational and professional qualifications, and broader work or life experience.

Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route. If you wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team who will be able to support you through the process.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.

International students

We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.

English language requirements: See our English language requirements page for requirements for your subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English.

Additional requirements for international students

All applicants will need to apply through UCAS and will be asked to submit a personal statement along with a small portfolio which includes examples of creative work and written academic work, such as an essay or report. View our application advice page for more information. If you need any further information or you are wanting to speak with a member of the academic team, please contact ARTUGIFBAdmin@ntu.ac.uk

English language requirements

View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.

If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.

Other qualifications and experience

If you have the right level of qualifications, you may be able to start your Bachelors degree at NTU in year 2 or year 3. This is called ‘advanced standing’ entry and is decided on a case-by case basis after our assessment of your qualifications and experience.

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

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Getting in touch

If you need advice about studying at NTU as an international student or how to apply, our international webpages are a great place to start. If you have any questions about your study options, your international qualifications, experience, grades or other results, please get in touch through our enquiry form. Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world.

Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students

- see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

£9,790 per year

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including NTU bursaries and scholarships.

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees, including the placement year and study abroad options are subject to government policy and may change in future years of study.

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but we don’t want you to feel anxious or confused about it. Visit our fees and funding pages if you have any concerns.

International students

- see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

£18,700 per year

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees might increase from the second year of your undergraduate course, in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.

Scholarships

We offer international scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for a scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

Living costs

See our advice on managing your money and the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham.

Paying fees

As an international student, you'll need to make an advance payment as part of your offer conditions. You'll then need to pay your tuition fees in full, or have an agreement to pay in two further instalments, in order to enrol on the course.

Find out how and when to pay your fees, including information about your advance payment, instalment dates and how to make payments securely to the University.

Enquiries

If you have any queries relating to advance payments or arrangements to pay, please contact our friendly and experienced international enquiries team.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Your modules will point you to key textbooks and recommended reading. Many are available online, and in our libraries, but some students choose to buy their own copies. You’ll receive resource lists showing where to access eBooks, digital resources and physical copies. Our friendly Library team is always on hand to help you find what you need.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Field trips

All essential field trip costs will be included in your course fees. There may be the opportunity to take part in optional field trips, which do incur additional costs.

Graduate Festival

In your final year, the Nottingham School of Art & Design will provide infrastructure costs for the Graduate Festival Showcase.

Fees and funding advice

For more advice and guidance, phone the Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

Cost of living information and support

Managing your money can help you make the most of life at NTU. Here's how we can support you, and now you can make your funding go further.

Cost of living in Nottingham

Our student benefits and free services

Money advice for international students

Careers and employability

Connecting with industry

This course has developed strong collaborations with industry partners at local, national and international levels.

Recent visitors have included:

Daisy Harvey, Founder of the Loom App- revolutionising how we shop.
Nate Spiteri, Founder of ShopFront Australia- digitising reuse in second-hand clothing.
Jill Hawkins, Trend Researcher & Fashion Psychologist.
Jane Johnson, Visual Merchandising Global Co-Ordinator at Paul Smith.
John Carolan, Head of Buying at Boots.
Visiting alumni who come to share their industry experience.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on live projects and competitions with brands and organisations within the fashion and related industries. This has recently included a fashion buying and range planning competition with Next, leading to a graduate intern position.

Creative Industries Federation

We are members of the Creative Industries Federation (CIF), which means students in the Nottingham School of Art & Design have the opportunity to sign up for free student membership.

Creative Industries Federation is an organisation that represents, champions and supports the UK’s creative industries and membership grants students exclusive access to their selection of resources and events to help advance their career and connect with industry.

Employability Promise

Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).
Graduate employers

Graduates from this course have successful careers in organisations such as:
- Next Retail Ltd
- Asos plc
- Kurt Geiger
- Urban Outfitters
- Farfetch
Our graduates are…

Graduates from this course now work in a wide range of roles such as:
- Assistant Buyer
- Assistant Mens Buyer
- Fashion Studio Assistant
- Merchandiser
Assessed work-like experience

We’ve embedded at least eight weeks of assessed work-like experience into all of our courses. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world scenarios, build your confidence, and develop the experience employers are looking for.
NTU Enterprise

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Campus and facilities

You will be based in the Barnes Wallis building at the heart of the City Campus, with its modern teaching rooms, collaborative working spaces and Mac suite.

These facilities are dedicated to students studying:

BA (Hons) Fashion Communication and Promotion
BA (Hons) Fashion Management
BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Branding
BA (Hons) International Fashion Business (1 year top up).

Our Masters students are also based in Barnes Wallis, providing opportunities for mentoring our undergraduate students.

Applying

UK students

This course has places available through Clearing. Secure your place by calling our Clearing phoneline on +44 (0)115 484 6000 or applying online.

More about Clearing

International students

This course has places available through Clearing. Start your application - call our Clearing phoneline on +44 (0)115 484 6000 or apply online. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly on our applicant portal.

Please read our application guidance before you start your application.

We advise you to prepare and apply as early as you can as Student visa processing time can vary.

We'll send you important emails throughout the application process. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam mail folder.

Clearing info for international students Apply through NTU portal