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The fashion industry wouldn't survive if it were only made up of designers. It’s a global business worth billions and behind every successful brand are teams of experts managing marketing, supply chains, sustainability and strategy.
If you’re passionate about fashion, but want to focus on the business side a degree in Fashion Business & Management from UCA could be your gateway to an exciting career.
Here are five reasons why studying this subject at UCA is a smart move.
Five reasons to study a fashion business degree
Gain specialist business knowledge for fashion
You’ll learn core business principles tailored to the fashion industry, from brand management and merchandising to digital marketing and global supply chains.
Learn from industry-connected academics
Our tutors bring real-world experience from leading fashion businesses. Their insights and contacts will help you understand what it takes to succeed in this competitive sector.
Develop the practical skills that employers are looking for
Through case studies and live briefs, you’ll build skills in analytics, trend forecasting and strategic planning, all of which are essential for roles in fashion business.
Build your professional network
You’ll have opportunities to connect with brands, attend industry events and secure internships. These experiences give you a head start in building valuable contacts.
As well as this, we offer an optional work placement year in-between the second and third year of your degree. This gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the working world of fashion for an entire year.
Unlock diverse career opportunities
Our graduates go on to roles in buying, merchandising, marketing, retail management and more. With fashion constantly evolving, your skills will be in demand worldwide.
What do our fashion business students say?
One of our Fashion Business & Management students, Sian, recently shared their experience studying at UCA:
Fashion is about inspiration, creativity, and confidence. It’s subjective, what you love won’t be what everyone loves – but that’s the beauty.
When Sian joined the course, she knew the kind of fashion she loved, but she didn’t know if that would be enough:
“All you need at UCA is passion, you don’t need a background in fashion. We didn’t know anything when we arrived. The course is so good at helping you explore every avenue so that, by the end, you know exactly what you want to do.
“We had really, really lovely lecturers. They took the time to work with every single person, teaching us how to use InDesign and bring our visions to life. They inspired an interest in sustainability in all of us. They talked about their personal experiences, which made them personal for us.”
Exposure to different viewpoints, and having the space and time to explore them yourself, is what made this course so appealing to Sian. Surrounded by creatives, both in fashion and on other courses, makes all the difference in your practice.
And when it comes to turning that practice into a career, Sian is constantly drawing on her experience now that she’s working in the industry:
“The importance of aesthetic presentation was drilled into us, and for really good reasons. Now that I’m working at a label in London, those presentation skills come into my job every single day. It makes such a difference.
“You can come out of this course and go into any area of fashion business. Trend forecasting, visual merchandising, you get a flavour of everything and one of them will become your thing.”
Looking back on her time at UCA, it was the opportunities outside of the classroom that were just as valuable as the lessons learned in lectures:
“We’d spend our weekends in London, trendspotting, in and out of Harrods, Selfridges, Liberty’s.
“Then in second year, I studied in New York. Classes on 5th Avenue, iconic luxury shopping. It was magical.
“I never expected my life to involve going to Manhattan, or becoming an expert in fashion sustainability. My friends don’t recognise me now, I was never that girl. Now I am.”
Apply to study fashion business in 2026
If you’re interested in discovering more about studying fashion business at the University for the Creative Arts, join us for our next Open Day on Saturday 10 January.
The UCAS deadline for this concept art degree is 14 January. Ready to begin your creative journey? Start application now to study Fashion Business & Management at UCA in September.