- UCAS course code
- 3M89
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Career opportunities
Our graduates leave Manchester with the knowledge, specialist skills and professional attributes applicable for careers within this incredibly diverse and fast-evolving industry, including ethical sourcing, sustainability, brand and operations management, buying and merchandising, garment technology, marketing, technological innovation, and diversity and inclusion. We also prepare students for graduate scheme opportunities with employers from The Hut Group and Uniqlo to M&S.
The University of Manchester is one of the most targeted universities in the UK for top graduate employers. Graduate with a degree from us and you'll be in high demand, according to The Graduate Market in 2023 report - High Fliers Research .
Some of the roles our recent graduates have gone on to include:
- Fashion Buyer
- Retail Manager
- Design Manager
- Product Developer
- Merchandiser
- Supply Chain Specialist
- Fashion Marketer
- Garment Technician
- Trend Forecasting
- Data Analyst
- Public Relations
- Fashion blogger/journalist
- Fashion Researcher
Our recent graduates have gone on to work for:
- Urban Outfitters
- Burberry
- NBrown
- Gymshark
- Nike
- WGSN
- Uniqlo
- JD Sports
- Hugo Boss
- Zalando
- Stella McCartney
- Boohoo plc
- Matalan
- Marks and Spencer
- Oasis
- Next
- John Lewis
- Paul Smith
- ASOS
- Pretty Little Things
Throughout your degree journey, we offer a diverse range of events and services that help our students develop their careers knowledge and professional skills.
Industry collaborations
Our Made in Manchester industry insights series allows students to engage with a range of fashion and related brands and organisations. Our network of industry specialists regularly meets with students to discuss graduate and placement opportunities.
Meet the professionals
We regularly hold alumni panel events where our graduates come and talk about their career experiences and progression. The events are a fantastic opportunity for our students to gain invaluable advice and insights into different roles within the fashion, apparel and related sectors, and provide an opportunity to connect with our alumni.
Placement support
We can help you find exciting placement and internship opportunities and support you through the application process. We'll also provide support during the industrial placement year as part of the accredited programme.
Careers Service
We are committed to helping you get the best start after graduation, that's why The University of Manchester's award-winning Careers Service will continue to support you two years after graduation.
Department of Materials Blog
Explore more about our students' experiences, our alumni and where they are now, and our department in our blog .
Accrediting organisations
This course is accredited by The Textile Institute and The Chartered Institute of Marketing.
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional standards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. The University of Manchester has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through the CIM Accredited Degree partnership. CIM qualifications are highly sought after by employers, and their content is reflected in our own degrees which ensures we are equipping students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.