Combined Honours Programmes

Fashion Futures (Major)

Campus: Docklands

Why Study Fashion Futures as part of a Combined Honours Degree?

This new programme will concentrate on innovation, forecasting and analysis of forward and future predicted markets. Students will be challenged by design opportunities as they might exist 10 or 20 years in the future, and will be asked to explore an anthropomorphic approach to trend analysis. This programme embraces innovation in fashion, identity, image, colour, prediction and forecasting.

Students work together on a range of introductory modules, where all aspects of the programmes can be experienced. Staff offer assistance and tutorial advice with programme choices.

What will I study?

There are many Fashion Degree Programmes that offer a wide range of study experience, but this programme is unique in that it offers the opportunity to:

Be totally involved with fashion
Understand current fashion trends and how they happen
Predict future trends and the consumer groups who will adopt them
Put together two dimensional imagery that visualises your predictions
Research and analyse current fashion trends
Understand the methods of data collection
Become proficient in a range of digital technology and photography - to assist you with visual presentation of work Interact with various consumer groups – where they are and who they are

Which modules will I study?

You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Computer Technology

Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?

All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).

What career opportunities are open to me if I study Fashion Futures?

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and interests, focus on your strengths and recognise your ambitions and goals. Our graduates usually have no difficulty in gaining employment in all sectors of the Industry, or successful self employment. We have strong links with our allumni who hold senior positions in the industry and support our students and graduates in finding work through placements and their continued involvement.

The broad spectrum of destination possibilities includes

Researcher
Fashion Forecaster
Trend prediction team player
Brand strategy / prediction / insight
Brand development & Re-branding
Design innovation
Predictions Annalist
Business start up / Entrepreneur

All students have the opportunity to take part in the static exhibition at Graduate Fashion Week, a national showcase for potential employers to meet Graduates, and to fulfil their recruitment requirements.

Popular Combinations with Fashion Futures are

Fashion Futures with Business Management (W2N2)
Fashion Futures with Communication Studies
Fashion Futures with Cultural Studies
Fashion Futures with Photography (N5W2)
Fashion Futures with Psychology (W2C8)

What can I combine with Fashion Futures?

We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit the Combined Honours Programmes page for a full list

Please note that the timetabling for this pathway is currently under review and some combinations may require evening attendance. Please check with the School of Combined Honours for further details.