The Sociology of Fashion

Module Description

The aim of this module is to give the student a deep understanding of the connections between fashion and society, fashion and media and fashion and digital world.

This module introduces the basic concept of society, analyzing the influence that the latter has had and has on fashion and the concept of “fashion communication”, highlighting which are the channels that the fashion world uses to spread in order to allow the student to know how to read and understand fashion.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess one of the following: 

• a Level 6 degree in a related field; 

OR  

• a Level 5 diploma or higher diploma and 5 years’ work experience in a supervisory or managerial role. 

Preference is given to applicants having a Level 6 degree in a discipline related to fashion and a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in management in fashion.  

Target Audience

The target group covers, but is not limited to:

• Professionals seeking a career in the fashion industry.
• Professionals already working in the fashion industry who aim to gain a postgraduate qualification and a specialisation in Fashion Management, Fashion Sustainability or Fashion Marketing.
• Level 6 graduates interested in strengthening both their professional and academic credentials, thus preparing them for a higher-level qualification.

Career Paths

The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include, but are not limited to:

• Fashion Marketing and Brand Manager
• Product Manager
• Fashion Events Manager
• Fashion Advertising Manager
• Design Studio Manager/ Managing Director

How you’ll be assessed

The course comprises:

• Evening classes for part-time courses.
• Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
• Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
• Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:

• Modular Assessment
• Summative Assessment

The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.