This versatile and dynamic course, with its emphasis on buying, business and marketing, will prepare you for a range of careers in the fast-paced fashion industry.



• Work on live projects with industry partners to learn from buying, marketing and creative experts.

• Learn how to analyse consumer behaviour in order to develop targeted marketing and promotional campaigns for retailers.

• Enhance your career prospects by choosing a year-long placement. Our students have worked at Next, Urban Outfitters, Mamas & Papas, Joules, Yours Clothing and O’Neill.

• Our graduates have gone onto work at companies including Reiss, Next, Marks & Spencer, River Island and Selfridges, while others have started their own successful companies.

• 100% of our Fashion Buying graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17).

• Develop CAD skills to enhance your fashion industry prospects.

• Take part in our international experience programme, DMU Global. Students have benefited from trips to Porto, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Hong Kong and New York, meeting key influencers at top fashion brands.

• Utilise an award-winning workshop and design space – the Vijay Patel Building – containing specialist facilities to foster fresh ideas and creativity.

Opportunities and careers

Our graduates go on to a variety of areas within fashion buying. Recent employers include ASOS, Selfridges, Next, Reiss, Marks & Spencer, River Island, and Joules, among many others.

Luke Naunton secured a role with Marks & Spencer after graduating, as an assistant buyer in London.