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Course Overview

What you learn

Develop a career in fashion through a range of skills to get ahead in the industry with a focus on communication and its related concepts, such as branding, trends, styling, photography, graphics and creative uses of new digital platforms. Taught by experienced industry professionals, you develop an understanding of a wide range of roles such as image-makers, stylists, art directors, fashion show producers, public relations experts, bloggers, influencers and social networkers, online marketers, journalists, curators, commentators and theorists, who are all shaping the future of fashion.

Whilst studying this Fashion Communication and Promotion degree at Teesside University, you connect directly with industry through live projects, competitions, internships and international opportunities. Working independently and collectively, you acquire the professional skills for the fashion industry, including a critical dialogue with contemporary practice, providing the independence and confidence to succeed within a changing, fluid global creative industry.

Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art

You study at MIMA School of Art & Design, an art school led by Teesside University and Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA), an international contemporary museum and gallery. You gain a full artistic experience, learning in a social space that inspires dynamic ideas, fuels collaboration and allows you to build local, national and international networks with industry professionals for your future fashion communication and promotion career.

Foundation year

The fashion communication and promotion foundation year helps you develop knowledge and skills to make the transition to university study, and in particular, to gain art and design knowledge and develop academic and personal skills to proceed confidently through the remainder of the course. During the foundation year (also called year 0) you study through projects, lectures, tutorials, seminars, skills workshops and presentations. There are three modules each semester. An optional work placement year is included, at no extra cost.

Top three reasons to study fashion communication and promotion at Teesside University

1. Our graduates are working all over the world.
2. Complete an optional work placement year at no extra cost.
3. You are taught by experienced industry professionals.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

32-88 points, including a creative subject, from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications or equivalent. Consideration will also be given to students without formal qualifications but with evidence of relevant experience at an appropriate level. Students are invited to bring portfolios along on applicant days to show creative skills in art and design.

Interviews
Eligible applicants are normally invited for interviews. The interview helps us determine your potential to succeed and to set appropriate entry conditions matched to your personal circumstances and the demands of the course. The interview also enables you to see our excellent facilities, meet staff and students, and to learn more about studying at Teesside University.

If you are unable to attend an interview at the university, we can organise a virtual interview over the telephone or internet. If you have a portfolio of work to submit in support of your application, this can be sent to us electronically.

English language and maths requirement
Normally GCSE English language and maths at grade C, or 4 under the new grading system. Other equivalent qualifications may be considered.

Non-EU international students who need a student visa to study in the UK should check our web pages on UKVI-compliant English language requirements. The University also provides pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements.

Alternative progression routes
If you are not eligible to join this course directly then we may be able to help you prepare for admission by studying appropriate pre-degree Summer University modules. Please contact us to discuss the alternative progression routes available to you.

Mature applicants
We welcome applications from mature students (aged over 21) who can demonstrate, through portfolio/written work and relevant experience, that they have developed cognitive and technical skills through their life experiences.

Fees

Fee for UK applicants
Full-time: £9250 a year

Fee for International applicants
£13000 a year


This information was accurate on : 04/05/2021
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