BA (Hons) • Undergraduate Fashion Media and Marketing

To meet the demanding academic content of a UK degree, all applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency at the B2 level or above of the Common European Framework (CEFR).

A wide range of academic English qualifications and English tests are accepted as evidence of applicant’s English language ability, which include:

• GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above

• IELTS 5.5 overall

• Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English

• VCAD Internal English Assessment

For further details, please see the VCAD English Assessment policy.

Standard Academic Route

72 UCAS tariff points (or above) or 60 Credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3

• For international qualifications, ECCTIS (formerly NARIC) will be used to establish equivalence to their comparable level in the UK.

(Optional) Applicants can submit a personal 'portfolio', using any one of the following formats:

• A video or audio recording; using speech, animation, images, or any other appropriate content the candidate wishes. The video must be no less than one minute and no more than two minutes in length.

• A digital portfolio of images and writing using Word, Canva, PowerPoint or any other suitable software of the applicant’s choice.

In the portfolio, applicants should clearly evidence and explain the reasons they wish to study their chosen subject and how they believe their studies can positively impact their lives in the future.

Applicants for the BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Marketing course are not required to provide a provide a personal ‘portfolio’, unless they wish to do so.

Non-standard Academic Route

• For applicants aged 21 and above, who may not meet the standard entry requirements, could be considered for admissions if they possess at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the UK (a professional CV is required). This experience should showcase transferable skills and knowledge necessary for entry onto the course.

• For applicants aged under 21, who may not meet the standard entry requirements, could be considered for admissions if they possess a Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSEs, or equivalent), and at least 1 year of relevant work experience in the UK demonstrating the necessary transferable skills and knowledge for entry onto the course

(Optional) Applicants can submit a personal 'portfolio', using any one of the following formats:

• A video or audio recording; using speech, animation, images, or any other appropriate content the candidate wishes. The video must be no less than one minute and no more than two minutes in length.

• A digital portfolio of images and writing using Word, Canva, PowerPoint or any other suitable software of the applicant’s choice.

In the portfolio, applicants should clearly evidence and explain the reasons they wish to study their chosen subject and how they believe their studies can positively impact their lives in the future.

Applicants for the BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Marketing course are not required to provide a provide a personal ‘portfolio’, unless they wish to do so.

Assessment Requirement

All applicants must undergo an interview with the admission team, which aims to provide a holistic assessment to evaluate the applicant’s academic potential, English proficiency, self-motivation and enthusiasm for the subject.

Documents Required

• Valid passport/ national ID card

• Evidence of immigration status if not UK/ Irish national

• Evidence of qualifications/ English language tests, including highest qualification on entry (if any)

• Portfolio

• Professional CV (if required)

• Commuting Consent form