Fashion Journalism

University of the Arts London

Course Introduction

Students learn how to forecast trends, analyse markets and target their readers and viewers; fashion is considered in its widest sense, through the great cultural paradigm shifts and the social and moral issues that concern the industry, as well as through the narrower lens of catwalk and street trends; the theory and practical skills of the profession are explored, together with the wider perspective provided by the cultural and historical studies programme that all students undertake.

Course Modules

Year 1: Introduction to study in higher education; introduction to the essential skills of journalism; introduction to cultural and historical studies; research for journalism; collaborative project. Year 2: Cultural and historical studies; in-depth research and investigation; industry project; research methods for media; innovation for the media. Year 3: Project proposal (fashion journalism); cultural and historical studies dissertation; final major project (fashion journalism).

Duration & Attendance Qualification Tuition fees
3 years
Full Time
BA (Hons) £13,800  Academic year First year overseas fees

Qualifications required:

  • GCE A-level
  • Tariff 240
  • Interview
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Tariff (Scottish qualifications) 240
  • Course specific
  • GCE AS-level
  • BTEC National Certificate
  • BTEC National Diploma
  • BTEC National Award
  • International Baccalaureate
  • SQA Higher
  • SQA Advanced Higher
  • GCSE/SQA Standard Grade