ba (hons) fashion buying and merchandising explores the responsibilities of buyers and merchandisers in relation to all levels of the market from value-orientated retailers to luxury brands. what to expect you will learn the importance of developing fashion awareness and business acumen through the analysis of buying and merchandising practice in both established, and new and emerging organisations you will explore the strategic relationship between a fashion business and its customers you will learn how businesses can develop through establishing different retail formats and entering new markets the course incorporates theoretical, historical and professional study the course is accredited by the textile institute work experience and opportunities you will be given the opportunity to undertake collaborative projects with other students, simulating industry practice. international industry professionals are an integral part of study, with industry providing guest lectures and student projects. you have the opportunity to work with industry in your second year as part of the curriculum. an additional optional industry placement year between the second and final year of the course enhances your employability by offering valuable experience and contacts within the industry as well as earning an additional diploma in professional studies qualification. mode of study ba (hons) fashion buying and merchandising runs for 90 weeks in full time mode. it is divided into 3 stages over 3 academic years. each stage lasts 30 weeks. climate, social and racial justice we are committed to developing ethical fashion business practices. to achieve this, we are working to embed ual’s principles for climate, social and racial justice into the course.