Fashion lovers and communicators, thrive in this fast-paced career.
Design a future in Fashion Business & Communication
The dynamic fashion industry is growing, and fashion communicators are key to bringing it to life through stories and trends. This sector focuses on reporting and conveying fashion through various media like writing, photography, TV, and film, showing how media can elevate brands. Studying Fashion Business and Communication will enhance your knowledge and open doors to exciting careers in the industry.
You’ll engage in creative projects, taking on roles such as trend forecasting, brand reinvention, window display creation, marketing concept design, blog and magazine writing, and capsule collection invention. You’ll also learn about ethical and sustainable fashion, both on the high street and at the designer level, as well as online digital platforms.
Our courses are accredited by the University of Arts London, ranked sixth globally for art and design. Perfect for anyone passionate about fashion, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed for a vibrant career in the industry.
View the latest Labour Market Information by sector to see the average salary and projected job growth for your dream career.
Why study with us?
Middlesbrough College boasts strong partnerships with fashion retailers, from national chains to small local boutiques.
All our former Fashion Business and Communication students who applied to University successfully secured a place on their chosen course.
Students get a true feel for industry life by participating in live projects, including charity sales, fashion shows, and styling models for photo shoots.
By completing a diverse range of work, from sketchbooks and written projects to presentations and a final major project, students will create an impressive portfolio to support future interviews.
This course is an excellent launchpad for a career in the fashion and communication industry!
Fashion Success Stories
My favourite part of the course was definitely completing my final project. I loved how much freedom I had, the possibilities were endless and I’m proud of the end result.
Rachel Callaghan, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion, Business and Communication
A personal highlight of studying at Middlesbrough College was the sense of achievement I got from my end of year projects.
Abigayle Welcome, Level 3 Fashion Business & Retail
It was interesting to learn about all of the different roles within fashion. This also helped me narrow down what path I wanted to take when applying for University and looking at jobs.
Simra Faisal, Level 3 Fashion Business & Communication
My tutors are supportive of me and have allowed me to explore my creativity and develop my skills. I would definitely recommend studying here.
Maria Pienczewska, Level 3 Fashion, Business and Communication
The Extended Diploma in Fashion Business gave me the tools required to study a Fashion degree at Northumbria University, I have since started to work with Adidas in their digital marketing department.
Tiegan Martin, Extended Diploma in Fashion Business and Retail
Careers in Fashion
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£35,740.74
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£13,384.73
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£23,405.00
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£17,514.65
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£31,436.00
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£110,933.32
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£61,427.07
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£64,681.55
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£21,180.53
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£31,403.00
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£49,425.61
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£15,781.78
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£27,175.25
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£61,928.89
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£21,021.68
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£33,115.67
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Employers we work with
- Marks & Spencer
- Clinkard Shoes
- River Island
- Adidas
- END Clothing
- Petit Agency
