Fashion is an international industry, influencing a growing number of products and services. This distinctive programme helps you to develop both traditional and digital skills and expertise in fashion brand development and communication to succeed in this exciting and dynamic industry.
The programme explores the key aspects of international fashion branding through both traditional and digital practices. You will gain a thorough understanding of areas such as brand management and marketing, fashion brand development and promotion, fashion buying and visual merchandising in retail, and sustainable fashion. In year 4, you will gain a strategic view of the fashion industry, with a focus on internationalisation strategy within the context of communication and branding.
We will support you as you discover and develop your digital skills in an increasingly popular and important part of fashion brand development in the industry, with fashion creation software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Lectra. This provides you with relevant industry skills and allows you to develop a portfolio of creative work across all four years of study.
We work hard to organise guest lectures from fashion practitioners and industry leaders to talk to students, giving you an invaluable insight into the connection between theory and practice. We have strong links with a wide range of major fashion companies, including: Cruise, USC, House of Fraser, Reiss, John Lewis, Schuh, Johnstones of Elgin, Eleganza Sposa, Strathberry, M&Co, 18 Montrose, Next, GANT and Cortefiel.
Assessment
Our approach to the learning, teaching and assessment of our students is tailored to the needs of fashion branding, so we adopt a wide range of learning and teaching methods to ensure not only that you will gain the necessary knowledge and understanding of the fashion world, but also develop your intellectual and personal skills.
Teaching Methods
We employ a combination of traditional, contemporary and creative methods in our teaching; extending to online tests, visual essays using computer aided design technology and live fashion industry projects.
The career development of our students begins on entering GCU, with modules focusing on personal development and self-promotion in the fashion industry.
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September 2025
Main Site
Cowcaddens Road,
Glasgow,
Glasgow, City Of,
G4 0BA, SCOTLAND, Scotland
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
GCU offers an innovative and creative education, positively contributing to society, and striving to go beyond the traditional role of a university.