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Worried that your love of fashion isn't a realistic career choice?
If you want to go from scrolling fashion content to creating it, or prove that your interest in fashion is more than a hobby, keep reading.
The UAL Fashion Business and Retail Level 3 is your chance to turn your creative talent into a real job or study fashion at university.
Why should you study this course?
You must be 16-19 years old and have four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English.
After you apply, you will attend an interview.
Don't worry, this isn't a test. This is a chance to see if the course is right for you.
If the course isn't the right fit, our tutors recommend Fashion Business and Retail Level 2 instead.
At Bath College, there is a course for everyone to study the subject they want to.
Like the fashion industry, every day is different when you study fashion at Bath College.
You will learn in our modern creative studios and classrooms at the City Centre Campus in Bath.
Every lesson is delivered by our qualified tutors with experience in fashion, so you get real insight into how the industry actually works.
And that's something textbooks can't teach you.
Aside from lessons, you also get the chance to attend trips to:
But it doesn't stop there.
Just like the fashion industry, you will team up with the Photography, Hair, and Media Make-up departments to deliver live photoshoots at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
To build a portfolio, you will set up and run a pop-up shop to get a feel for what its like to run your own business.
You can also complete part-time work experience in fashion retail to add to your CV and stand out in job and UCAS applications.
Every assessment is creative, not an essay.
You will create several creative pieces and presentations throughout the year to complete the course.
Fashion Business and Retail Level 3 is a University of the Arts London (UAL) course.
That means you can progress to study fashion at university.
Previous learners from Bath College have progressed to:
After studying fashion at university, you could go on to work as a:
If you don't want to go to university, you could secure a junior role in the fashion retail industry.
Or, like many of our previous learners, you could start your own fashion business, become your own boss, and control your schedule and how you work.
If you want help with your CV, UCAS applications, job interviews, or your next step, you can speak to one of our friendly Career Advisers.
Email careers@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a one-to-one chat.
Money shouldn't stop you from chasing your dream fashion career.
If you need help with course trip costs, travel to and from the college, or free college meals, email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk.
Bath College City Centre Campus also offers the following support:
If something is bothering you during your time at college, you can speak to our Welfare team about:
Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a private one-to-one chat.