Diploma in Fashion Business & Retail
Are you a recent school leaver interested in a career in fashion and retail? This Level 2 in Fashion, Business, and Retail encompasses the entire retail process — spanning trend forecasting, market level identification, research, design conception, sustainability, and supply chains, all the way to the final destination, be it a retail environment or an online shop. The majority of employment opportunities in fashion-related sectors are concentrated in the retail of clothing. Specifically, the industry accounts for 75% of all jobs related to fashion, employing a workforce of around 414,000 people.
You will gain a general overview of modern fashion business functions and retail practice of the fashion retail sectors including employer opportunities and pathways for further study, potential career progression and the skills needed to succeed in this fast-paced industry. Modules include customer service, marketing, photography, design and setting up your own enterprise.
To join this exciting course you will need: A portfolio of past or current work you can bring to an interview. Commitment and enthusiasm for Fashion, Textiles, Styling or Promotion. You will also need to fulfil one of the criteria below: Four GCSEs grade 3 or above including GCSE Art and Design BTEC Introductory Diploma in Art (Distinction) or Merit grade plus 1 GCSE at grade 3 BTEC Introductory Certificate in Art (Merit or Distinction) plus at least 2 GCSEs at grade 3 or above NCFE Level 1 Art and Design / NCFE Level 1 Interactive Media
Successful completion of the course can see progression onto our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion & Textiles or our as Level 3 Extended Diploma in Styling & Promotion.
At South & City College Birmingham, we offer a wide range of courses for most age groups.
School Leavers: For learners who are between the ages of 16 to 18, studies will be free.
Adults: For learners who are aged 19 or over, the cost of study will depend on the course or programme that you choose. Some courses may even be free*. If the course is not free, students aged 19 at the start of their programme who wish to study need to either pay their course fees, or take out an Advanced Learning Loan.
*Eligibility criteria applies. There may be an exception for students aged 19 or over that are taking their first full Level 3 qualifications (equivalent to A Levels and Access to HE Diplomas), who could be supported by the Learner Support Fund, or free adult course funded by the WMCA. To find out what financial support is available to you or whether your course is free, call our friendly admissions team on 0121 694 5000 during office hours, or email us via: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk, we look forward to hearing from you.
Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters
Higher Education: If you are planning to undertake one of our Higher Education courses you can apply for a loan with Student Finance England, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan with the college to support towards your course fees. Adults may be eligible for FREE tuition through the WMCA's free courses for jobs offer.
Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters
Enquire via our website today to chat to one of our Admissions team and make your right choice with South and City College Birmingham. Whatever your passion, we are here to help you land on your dream career path. Email: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk to find out what financial support is available. With various funds, loans and bursaries on offer, we may be able to help with travel expenses & childcare costs.
You will show the ability to use skills, knowledge and understanding to successfully complete a range of assignments that requires self-direction in preparation for study at a more advanced educational level.
Is this course free?
