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MA Fashion Business and Marketing
University of Salford, Salford | Greater Manchester, England | Estd in 1967 | Government University
Greater Manchester, England
About MA Fashion Business and Marketing
MA Fashion Business and Marketing is a one year full time or two year part-time course extensively designed by the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology and Salford Business School at University of Salford (England). It is a collaboration between the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology and Salford Business School. The programme is designed for the students who wish to use resources in the field of fashion in a sustainable and ethical way; who want to learn how to use social media and online platforms to successfully promote business or who have been a student or working professional in the field of fashion in the past.
The MA Fashion Business and Marketing course is divided into three semesters in an academic year. The first and second semester consists of two modules of study each while the third semester consists of one module of study. The modules of study include Fashion Industry Insight, Resourcing Your Business, Entrepreneurial Business Simulation, Circular Economy and Responsible Management and Marketing pitch and industry launch. The teaching methods of the programme include seminars and lectures, workshops, group critique, peer presentations, project pitch to industry and peers and tutorials while the assessment is based on portfolio and presentation and written essays/thesis. The weightage of the portfolio and presentation is 80% while the weightage of written essays/thesis is 20%.
The curriculum of the MA Fashion Business and Marketing includes the introduction of the ways in which students can implement new innovative approaches to circular supply chains in their business models and advertise and promote their business. It introduces students to industry models including B2C, B2B, export and wholesale and essentials of funding in startups. It provides guidance on essential areas of business and law. Through the curriculum of this programme, students are equipped with essential business and marketing skills. They get to know about the contemporary fashion industry and commercial fashion practices present internationally and within the UK.
The facilities provided by the University of Salford for MA Fashion Business and Marketing include Studio space, Photography studios, Workshops, High spec computer labs and Seminar and lecture spaces.
Regarding the career prospects of MA Fashion Business and Marketing, the students go for employment or self employment in a range of roles in the fashion industry. They can also go for higher education in the field of fashion such as PhD.
Overview of MA Fashion Business and Marketing
Particulars | Info |
Type of Programme | Masters |
Mode of Programme | Full time/ Part time |
Duration | Full time- 1 year/ Part time- 2 years |
Offered By | University of Salford(England) |
Department | School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology and Salford Business School |
Admission Mode | Online |
Scholarships | Available |
Highlights
Ranking and Stats
| Domain | Year | Score | Rank | Rank Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 2019 | NA | NA | 11.2–21.3 |
| Arts & Humanities | 2020 | NA | NA | 10.0–21.7 |
| Arts & Humanities | 2021 | NA | NA | 17.4–22.8 |
| Arts & Humanities | 2022 | NA | NA | 11.4–18.5 |
| Arts & Humanities | 2023 | NA | NA | 16.1–19.9 |
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Admission and Application
Before applying to the MA Fashion Business and Marketing, applicants must read the eligibility criteria carefully and then head to the University admission portal. While applying, the applicants must take note that the information filled in the online application form is complete and accurate. Also, all the required documents must be submitted successfully.
How To Apply for MA Fashion Business and Marketing
Go to the official website of University of Salford: www.salford.ac.uk
Go to ‘How do I apply for a Postgraduate course?’ link under ‘Questions’ section on the welcome page of the university’s website.
Go to the ‘online application form’ link under the ‘Applying’ section.
At the online admission portal of the university, applicants must register themselves.
Fill the application form carefully and cross-check it.
Upload all the documents asked in the application and then submit it.
The applicants can check the status of their application through the application portal using account credentials.
The application is then reviewed and assessed by the relevant authority of the University of Salford.
The final decision is made by the authority and communicated to the applicants via application portal or email.
Documents Required for MA Fashion Business and Marketing
A reference or LOR
Academic transcripts proving the applicant has met the entry requirements
English Language Proficiency test score proof if applicable
A copy of passport and UK student visa
Work experience proof if applicable
Eligibility
Before applying to the MA Fashion Business and Marketing at University of Salford(England), the applicants must read the eligibility criteria of the programme carefully. There are standard entry requirements which are applicable to all applicants, different international entry requirements for different countries and alternative entry requirements for those applicants who do not meet the formal/traditional criteria.
Minimum Standard Entry Requirements for MA Fashion Business and Marketing
The applicants must hold a second class honours degree, 2:2 or above in a fashion design, creative technology or fashion related subject.
Minimum Entry Requirements for Indian Applicants
The applicants must hold a three or four year bachelor's degree with an overall average of 55% (5.8 CGPA) from a recognised institution.
However, the applicants who do not meet any of the above criteria but have relevant work experience or additional relevant qualifications may be considered for admission to the course.
English Language Requirements for Indian Applicants
The applicants must satisfy one of the following criteria to be considered for admission:
The applicants must have secured a minimum score of 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) in IELTS.
The applicants must have secured pass status in Trinity College London- ISE II
The applicants must have secured 33/50 marks in each component of the LanguageCert International ESOL.
The applicants whose score is 4.0 or above in IELTS must successfully complete the pre-sessional English course at University of Salford(England).
TOEFL IBT and TOEFL IBT (home edition): 79 overall including minimum listening - 17; reading - 18; writing - 17; speaking - 20.
PTE Academic: 53 = 6.0 IELTS
NCUK – all programmes: EAP C, no components below D.
NCUK English Language test (online) - 6.0 = IELTS 6.0
Standard XII: 65% English (only when awarded from CBSE, CISCE, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana)
Indian Institute of Technology: Successful completion of course
Indian Institute of Management (various campuses): Successful completion of course
University of Delhi: Successful completion of course
University of Mumbai: Successful completion of course
University of Calcutta (Kolkata): Successful completion of course
Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements
The applicants must pursue the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) course successfully. Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
This is for applicants who do not meet the typical entry requirements but have relevant experience.
