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BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism

University of East London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Rehearse for your career as a fashion journalist in East London, at the sharp end of the London fashion brand. You will learn fashion journalism by doing it as a reporter and editor working for UEL Journalisms publications and external clients. In addition to producing fashion journalism, you will plan your role in the future and develop your creative projects. You will learn: - Professional, editorial formats (text, photo, audio, video, social media) for fashion journalism - Fashion styling - Fashion trends and social forecasting - Story ideas and how to spot them - Interviewing - Reviewing - How to collaborate on editorial outputs - How to pitch ideas to commissioning editors - How to work to a client brief - How to be a commissioning editor - Media law - Journalism ethics - Past, present, and future projections of fashion journalism - How to conduct original research and develop commercially viable projects.

General Eligibility

112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the

UCAS tariff calculator, including:

  • A Level in at least two subjects

  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM

  • BTEC Diploma – D* D*

  • Access to HE Diploma

  • T Levels

  • International Baccalaureate – 24 points, including a minimum of 15 points at a Higher Level

We also welcome applications from students taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability on a case-by-case basis.

All applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio.

In addition to one of the above, you should have the following:

  • GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English

  • GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Foundation Year
  • Academic Development

  • Social Media Project

  • Journalism Portfolio

  • Narrative and Creativity

  • Ways of Looking

  • Professional Development (Mental Wealth)

2 Year 1
  • Essential Journalism

  • Photo, Audio and Video

  • Media Law, Ethics and Regulation

  • Production Journalism

  • Broadcast Journalism

  • Mental Wealth: Professional Life 1 (Rising East)

3 Year 2
  • Mental Wealth: Professional Life 2 (Rising East 2)

  • Employment and Enterprise (Journalism)

  • Features (1): Interviews

  • Brands and the Magazines Business

  • Documentary: Publications (1)

  • Fashion Writing and Trend Forecasting

4 Year 3
  • Mental Wealth: Professional Life 3 (Rising East)

  • Final Project: Development

  • Final Project: Completion

  • Aesthetics and Technologies: Publications (2)

  • Features (2): Data and Visualisation

  • Visualising Fashion: Photo and Video Storytelling

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
Overall IELTS score of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking (or recognized equivalent).

Additional Information

This course is available: 1. Part-time, 6 years 2. Degree with foundation year: Full-Time, 4 years

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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