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Location

Epsom, England

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Start Date

September 2026

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Duration

1 year full-time

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Scholarships available

Highly competitive course fees and scholarships available for applicants
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Graduate visa

Post-study work permit is available to students upon successful completion of their studies

Fashion Business & Management at UCA

Our MA in Fashion Business and Management at UCA is a cutting-edge course designed for aspiring professionals seeking opportunities in the global fashion business sector.

The ideal step

Whether you are a recent graduate, an entry-level professional, transitioning between industries, or coming from a background outside business management, this course is an ideal next step.

Understanding the dynamics

You will gain a deep understanding of the specific dynamics of fashion business, informing strategic decision-making, business models, and product development. You will also learn to analyse complex business issues and propose innovative solutions, staying ahead of industry trends.

Gain transferable skills

The course emphasises transferable skills, including ethical and sustainable business practices, aligning with the latest industry demands. You will enhance your task planning and management skills, actively engage in your learning journey, and build a strong network for a successful career in the dynamic fashion sector. This programme ensures you are well-prepared to navigate the contemporary fashion business landscape, leveraging the latest insights and trends in the field.

Prestigious accreditation

With Chartered Management Institute accreditation, you will also work towards a prestigious professional qualification alongside your degree.

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What you'll study

The content of the course may be subject to change. Curriculum content is provided as a guide.

Fashion Cultures and Contexts for Strategic Business Leadership
By introducing you to a range of interdisciplinary theoretical ideas, this unit will develop your ability to respond to complex contemporary challenges within fashion business and management as a strategic, thoughtful, and creative fashion business leader. You will gain an in-depth understanding of strategic leadership within the context of fashion business, exploring the complexities of the role and the theoretical perspectives, approaches, behaviours, and skills which will enhance your professional practice.

Strategic Business Perspectives In Fashion And Luxury Industries
Business leaders in the fashion and luxury industries need a profound understanding of strategy for effective operation in the complex markets unique to these sectors. This unit aims to enable you – as a current or future business leader in the fashion or luxury sector – to develop and influence an organisation's strategic direction within the fashion and luxury landscape. You will critique the factors specific to these industries that drive strategic development, appraise tailored strategic approaches, and develop an organisational strategy to achieve a business goal. You will also propose an approach to implement and monitor the strategy, ensuring sustained success within the fashion or luxury business context.

Fashion Innovation and Futures for Business
One of fashion’s key characteristics is constant change, and in this unit, you will take an in-depth look at recent innovations and possible futures in fashion business through the lens of entrepreneurial practice. By exploring the dynamic interplay of fashion innovation and entrepreneurial leadership, you will gain insights into the multi-dimensional issues shaping entrepreneurial practices and the future of business in the fashion sector.

Sustainable Business Design And Development In Fashion And Luxury Industries
This unit integrates business design and development with sustainable business practices in the fashion and luxury industries. You will formulate business strategies that navigate modern market complexities and adhere to sustainable development goals (SDGs). The emphasis is on crafting practical and effective proposals for sustainable organisational strategies, highlighting the vital connection between organisational success and sustainability in the dynamic fashion and luxury landscapes.

Final Major Project
Your final major project represents the culmination of your academic journey, requiring the practical application of knowledge gained throughout your programme. It is focused on creating value for your future career at the highest strategic level. The unit challenges you to critically analyse an area of fashion or luxury business that you are passionate about.

  • Independent study: 78.8%
  • Scheduled teaching: 21.2% 
  • Online delivery: 0%
  • Placement: 0%

Please note, these details are for 2026 entry and could be subject to change for other years of entry.

Course specifications

Please note, syllabus content indicated is provided as a guide. The content of the course may be subject to change in line with our Student Terms and Conditions for example, as required by external professional bodies or to improve the quality of the course.

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Careers for Fashion Business graduates

Graduates will be able to work at a high level within:

  • Fashion brand management
  • Operations management
  • Fashion business entrepreneurs

You may want to undertake further study or research to specialise even further.

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Manasi (MA student from India)

Scholarships & bursaries

At UCA we offer a number of scholarships and fee discounts available to assist you with the cost of your studies.

Below are some of the scholarships that you may be interested in.

  • Value: £3,000 fee deduction for the first year
  • Course(s): All full-time courses
  • Eligibility: All international applicants
  • Criteria: The scholarship will be automatically awarded if candidates meet all eligibility criteria. No application is required.
  • Value: £4,000 for students that pass and progress to the next stage of their undergraduate or postgraduate course (excluding the International Foundation in Creative Practices and one-semester integrated pre-masters).
  • Course(s): All full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught degree courses.
  • Eligibility: All international students.
  • Criteria: Students need to achieve a pass or above in the previous year of study.

Note 1: Students who joined UCA before Sept 2025 will receive the Excellence scholarship if they achieved a pass or above in their previous year's study, valued at £2,000 per year (£4,000 for Nepalese students).

Note 2: Students who join in Sept 2025 will receive the UCA Continuing Performance Scholarship.

Note 3: Students who joined in Sept 2025 receive £2,000 each progressing year of an undergraduate course (excludes PPY). £4,000 per year for students from South Asian countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan & Sri Lanka).

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