Fashion Business and Communication – Level 3

You will study a variety of modules and create a final major project of your choice towards the end of each academic year.

Units may vary on each course; visit our website for course specific content. These units may include:

• Fashion business and retail
• Critical & contextual analysis
• Fashion production and supply chain
• Visual and online merchandising
• Fashion marketing

September – June

5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above and/or appropriate Level 2 qualification.

You will be assessed by a variety of methods including, written assignments, presentations, discussion, sketchbook development, mood boards and oral questioning.

An individual final major project will be chosen by the student and lecturer.

You can progress onto the Extended Diploma in Fashion Business and Communication, a foundation degree or directly into employment.

Higher Education progression options include: Fashion Marketing, Fashion Art Direction, Fashion Communication, Fashion Buying and Merchandising, and Fashion Image Making and Styling.

Previous students have gone on to a range of universities to progress their studies, including: Manchester Metropolitan University, London College of Fashion, De Montfort University, University of Salford, Northumbria University, and Teesside University.

The College Careers Service is available to all our students. We can help you when deciding which course or option you wish to take. During your course we ensure you develop employability skills and gain relevant experience. We provide information, advice and support when completing your course and progressing to work or going into further education.

Tuition fees are free if you are a UK or home-fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course.

Additional financial support may also be available for full-time students – click here to find out more.

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of this page which will take you to an application form. After receiving your application form you will be invited to attend an informal interview. Click here to download the full time application form.

If you have any queries with regards to your application or you would like further information and support, please contact our Admissions Team on 01642 333601, or if you have any enquiries about courses, please contact Course Information on 01642 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk

All full time students will be offered a number of options to secure at least 10 days of meaningful work experience during the year. This is an important aspect of the course and will help to develop your skills to get a job, progress to a higher level qualification at Middlesbrough College or potentially gain a place at university.