Level 2 Fashion Business and Retail Course in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Richmond College, full-time during the day over 34 weeks. Tuition fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though some learners may study free of charge. You'll explore fashion trends, styling, and marketing, and develop your creative and communication skills. The course covers how the fashion and retail industry works, giving you a grounding in both the business and creative sides. It's a University of the Arts London fashion business and retail qualification, recognised in the industry.
Who this course is for
The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Fashion, Business and Retail course is for students that are interested in fashion and are passionate about studying trends, styling and marketing. It has been designed to provide students with an understanding of the fashion and retail industry. It provides an opportunity to develop your creative and communication skills, enabling students to progress to further studies or employment in various fashion and retail disciplines.
What you will learn
You'll study fashion trends and how they shape the retail industry.
You'll explore styling principles and how they apply to fashion retail.
You'll develop your understanding of fashion marketing and how brands communicate with customers.
You'll build creative skills through practical and design-based tasks.
You'll develop communication skills relevant to working in fashion and retail environments.
You'll gain an understanding of how fashion businesses operate, from buying to selling.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Richmond College, combining practical creative work with taught content. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio-based tasks set by University of the Arts London. You'll build a body of work across the course that demonstrates your skills in styling, marketing, and fashion business.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richmond College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Fashion retail assistant: serving customers and supporting the shop floor
Visual merchandiser: creating displays that attract shoppers in store
Styling assistant: supporting stylists on shoots or in retail settings
Fashion buyer's assistant: helping source and select products for retail
Fashion marketing assistant: supporting campaigns and brand communications
Retail supervisor: overseeing day-to-day operations in a fashion store
What you could study next
UAL Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Business: the natural next step, deepening your knowledge of the industry and opening routes into higher education.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion and Textiles: broadens your creative and technical skills if you want to move into design or production.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Fashion: a higher education route for those aiming toward degree-level study in fashion business or retail management.
