BA (Hons) International Fashion Business

Course Overview

Introduction

Fashion in the 21st Century is a truly global business. This programme is an exciting opportunity to develop a fuller understanding of the breadth and connection of the global fashion business. It enables you to experience the diverse range of career opportunities within the industry through projects related to international fashion, retail branding and visual communication. The aim of this programme is for students to experience and develop an understanding of the international cultural, business and consumer diversity that influences it on a worldwide level.

Programme Features
Established reputation
Founded in 1843, the School of Art & Design at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is one of the most well-established, renowned, and respected institutions in the UK, with exceptional national and international links within the fashion industry as well as recognised global presence. NTU is ranked 14th in the UK for Art & Design (Complete University Guide 2025).

Exchange opportunity
Students can conduct joint-projects with the UK cohort and benefit from the links we have with the home programme offered at NTU in the UK through teaching and learning experiences

Local and overseas practitioner insights
Good mix of teaching staff from diverse fashion business background, both locally and internationally

Regular visits and trips to seminars and events organised by the industry, trend consultancies, trade sector and government bodies will be organised.

Career support
Excellent support to ensure all students are employment ready at graduation with individual comprehensive e-portfolio containing student work, personal projects, creative CV, etc. and opportunities for industry practitioner experience sharing. 

Recent graduates are now working for renowned brands such as Adidas, Calvin Klein, Eland Fashion, Arcadia Group, etc.

Entry Requirements
Completing a Higher Diploma in Fashion, Fashion Design, Textiles, Branding and Buying, Fashion Image Design, Fashion Media Design, or a related subject area; AND
Submitting a personal statement in around 1,000 which outlines their reasons of applying for the Programme; AND

Attending an interview to determine their abilities to undertake the Programme.
OR

Mature applicants (of age above 21) will be considered according to their prior professional experience spanning a period of no less than 3 years, with accompanying qualifications (if any), and a satisfactory result at the selection interview.

English Proficiency Requirements
An overall band score of 6.5 in IELTS, with no subtest score of less than 5.5;
OR

A score of at least 550 in TOEFL (213 for computer-based test).
(Graduates of VTC Higher Diploma are exempted from the requirements.)

Application Deadline
31 Mar 2025