Manchester ,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising in Manchester United Kingdom | Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
18,500
(c. USD24,775.39)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Fashion Buying and Merchandising demands solid commercial and analytical skills, as these positions are crucial for any fashion brand's success. This program equips students with the essential fashion industry knowledge required to excel as buyers and merchandisers in today's dynamic retail environment. The BSc (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising degree offers comprehensive insights into the worldwide circular supply chain, covering digital advancements, digital resources, and virtual fashion - all critical elements shaping fashion's future. Students gain expertise in product development, market evaluation, and business intelligence, acquiring vital skills not just for landing graduate positions or launching ventures, but also for advancing to leadership roles through strategic business understanding and team management. Graduates will emerge with the creativity and business savvy to implement innovative solutions in future buying and merchandising positions.
Career Opportunities
The Fashion Buying and Merchandising program at Manchester Met is renowned for developing industry-prepared professionals and skilled fashion business specialists. Alumni frequently secure positions at fashion retail headquarters, import firms, and often join their placement companies, working in fields like trend forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, product creation, and sourcing. Graduates have launched successful careers with prominent brands including River Island, Next, Ralph Lauren, Topshop, Abercrombie & Fitch, Reebok, ASOS, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, boohoo, and numerous other national and international companies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
104-112
UCAS Tariff points
GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE POINTS
IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
IELTS SCORE REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5
IELTS 6.0, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL IBT Overall score: 79 With no individual test score below:
Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17
Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer
IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.
A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.
AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.
Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE POINTS
IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
IELTS (Academic) Or IELTS for UKVI (Academic) Or IELTS Online (Academic) - 6.0, with no component below 5.5
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Or PTE Academic UKVI Or PTE Academic Online - 61, with no less than 59 in any section
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests - 170 points overall, with no component below 160 points
TOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition) Designated Institution Code, for applicants who want their scores sent directly to us - 0240 - Overall score: 79
With no individual test score below:
Listening: 17
Reading: 18
Speaking: 20
Writing : 17
International Baccalaureate Standard Level - Grade 5
International Baccalaureate Higher Level - Grade 4
If you have met all of the entry requirements for your course when you applied, we can make you an unconditional offer. You can skip to the next step.
If you are waiting for the results of further exams or language tests, we may decide to make you a conditional offer. If your offer is conditional, you must email evidence of meeting your offer conditions to our admissions team. Please refer to your offer letter for contact details.
UCAS Tariff points
GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE POINTS
IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
IELTS SCORE REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5
IELTS 6.0, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL IBT Overall score: 79 With no individual test score below:
Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17
Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer
IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.
A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.
AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.
Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE POINTS
IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
IELTS (Academic) Or IELTS for UKVI (Academic) Or IELTS Online (Academic) - 6.0, with no component below 5.5
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Or PTE Academic UKVI Or PTE Academic Online - 61, with no less than 59 in any section
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests - 170 points overall, with no component below 160 points
TOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition) Designated Institution Code, for applicants who want their scores sent directly to us - 0240 - Overall score: 79
With no individual test score below:
Listening: 17
Reading: 18
Speaking: 20
Writing : 17
International Baccalaureate Standard Level - Grade 5
International Baccalaureate Higher Level - Grade 4
If you have met all of the entry requirements for your course when you applied, we can make you an unconditional offer. You can skip to the next step.
If you are waiting for the results of further exams or language tests, we may decide to make you a conditional offer. If your offer is conditional, you must email evidence of meeting your offer conditions to our admissions team. Please refer to your offer letter for contact details.
Tuition
GBP
18,500