London College of Fashion Access to HE Diploma: Fashion Business

Study Level: Further Education Study Mode: Full Time Course Length: 1 year Start Date: September Application Route: Direct to College Application Deadline: Spring (Early application is advised) Portfolio Required? No Course Director: Usha Mistry Course Location: High Holborn The Access to HE Diploma (Fashion Business) offers a unique one year intensive programme that will prepare you for entry into higher education or to re-direct your career into the fashion industry, particularly in marketing, retail or management.. The programme is aimed at a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds including those without any formal qualifications. What will I be doing? The course is organised into core and specialist modules. You are required to study all the units on the course and must complete the core units successfully in order to gain the Access certificate. Units cover Further Education Level 2 and Level 3. This course offers you an intensive programme of study with core subjects, Information Technology, Study Skills and Cultural Studies. The emphasis throughout the course is on building confidence by focusing on the development of essential skills. For those wishing to progress to higher education courses in fashion business, special emphasis is placed on the development of numerical skills delivered through the Finance units and additional numeracy classes. Your individual progression and development is supported through the Personal and Professional Development Programme. This is designed to support you not only through your studies but also through your selection of, and application to, higher education courses and to facilitate your evaluation of career prospects. Time is set aside during the course when you are offered the opportunity to research higher education and careers options thoroughly. The Access to HE Diploma (Fashion Business) course is accredited through the Open College Network (OCN), London Region. Course units include: - Essay Writing - Using Information Technology

The Media in Contemporary Culture Principles of Fashion Marketing Developing a Fashion Retail Brand Application of Fashion Buying and Merchandising Digital Images Manipulation and Output

What are the entry requirements? You should: - have a broad interest in fashion, media, arts and current affairs - show motivation to succeed on the course - have IELTS level of 5.0 or equivalent if you are an International/EU student and English is not your first language How to apply All applications to study Access to HE (Fashion Business) must be made direct to the College using the Further Education, Professional Development & Part-Time Undergraduate Studies application form. In order to avoid delays in the processing of an application form it is important that the form is completed in full. Students must provide full details of all qualifications and work experience and include a supporting statement. Early application is advised, however London College of Fashion will always consider applications, subject to the availability of places. Applications will not be processed without a reference. To request an application form: Telephone (Automated Voicemail) +44 (0)20 7514 7500 clearly stating the course you wish to apply for. Alternatively, you can download an application form from the website www.fashion.arts.ac.uk Selection process Selection for interview is based initially on qualifications and/or previous experience, references and your personal statement. The interview process will include a short numeracy test and the course team will interview you in small groups. We will be looking for motivation, commitment to study and a breadth and interest in general knowledge. What next? The course is well established and has a proven track record in enabling students to progress to further study and also into industry. Graduates from the Access programme have a broad range of opportunities for employment in the fashion and supporting industries. Students without prior experience or qualifications who successfully complete the course might progress to junior roles in fashion product development and trading or retail head offices.

London College of Fashion runs a number of initiatives that actively seek placements for its students and recent graduates. For more information about the Fashion Business Resource Studio, please visit www.fashion.arts.ac.uk/fbrs.htm or call +44 (0)207 514 7571. Students are also able to take advantage of the Careers Information Centre at our High Holborn site. The centre has a wide range of material on specialist areas in art, design and communications and its where you can go to use computers for career-related research and writing or updating your CV. You can use this service at any time during your course and for two years after you leave. To find out more go to: www.arts.ac.uk/student/careers.htm Funding for your course You will find lots of information about funding for further education courses on the University of the Arts website: www.arts.ac.uk/fe-funding.htm. International Students London College of Fashion welcomes students from over 70 countries around the world to study on its courses. The International Office is a course advisory and admissions service for students from outside the European Union. If you are an international student, for further information contact the International Administrator: London College of Fashion International Office, Room 217 20 John Princes street, London, W1G 0BJ Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7514 7656 / 7678 / 7629 Email: international@fashion.arts.ac.uk Open Days Open Days offer a valuable opportunity to visit the College and gain information on specific courses and student life. For further information and to book these events visit our website www.fashion.arts.ac.uk/opendays.htm Telephone +44 (0) 207 514 7582 Find Out More For further information about the course please contact our Course Advisors: Telephone: +44 (0)20 7514 7344 Email: enquiries@fashion.arts.ac.uk You will be able to find extensive information about all of the issues covered in this document and details about accommodation, living in London, student services and LCF news and events by going to www.fashion.arts.ac.uk.
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