- UCAS course code
- 6G49
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
BSc Fashion Buying and Merchandising
Become a successful fashion buyer by combining creativity and trend-spotting with data analysis, business theory and textile science.
- Typical A-level offer: AAB including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: ABB including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: BBB including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 35 points overall with 6,6,5 at HL
Fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £9,535 per annum (subject to Parliamentary approval). Tuition fees for international students will be £38,000 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
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Course unit details:
Raw Materials for Fashion
Unit code | MATS11201 |
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Credit rating | 20 |
Unit level | Level 4 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
Students will be introduced to important textile terms that are in common use.
Aims
The unit aims to introduce the students to automated and innovative technologies for fashion production, and continuing understanding of manual and semi-automated textiles processes. Technologies within the field of fabric construction (weaving and knitting) fabric enhancement (printing), consideration to aesthetics together with novel and alternative material fabrication and other enhancement processes, such as laser technology; together with an opportunity to develop an understanding of the interface between technologies and design issues within textiles for fashion applications: The practical textile workshops and textile technology demonstrations, together with a series of lectures, seminars, independent study and student led research will introduce the student to the following areas: • USP • Fabric/ Technology in fashion • Concept of function design • Commercial use of innovation • Consumer needs • Creative thinking • Fabric
Learning outcomes
A greater depth of the learning outcomes are covered in the following sections:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Intellectual skills
- Practical skills
- Transferable skills and personal qualities
Teaching and learning methods
This unit will cover the theory and technology behind the raw materials needed for fashion. Students will be introduced to important textile terms that are in common use. Consideration will be given to different fibres and to the advantages and disadvantages of different fabric manufacturing techniques. The suitability of fabric selection and fitness for purpose will be considered in respect of the differing properties of fabrics. Each week a series of videos, reading material and live sessions will develop and give context to the Unit topics
Knowledge and understanding
- Identify and explain various textile terms and fibre types;
- Outline and explain the processes that takes place in fabric manufacturing;
- Discuss the production of textile and fashion items in relation to product requirements.
Intellectual skills
- Employ technical knowledge appropriate to fabric development to support decision making in different contextual situations
- Select various fibres, textile materials and fabric production methods and relate their appropriateness according to intended end use.
Practical skills
- Specify appropriate manufacturing systems to fulfil specific product requirements
Transferable skills and personal qualities
- Communicate using technical language appropriate for the fashion and textile industry;
- Demonstrate an ability to work independently and team-working skills.
Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Other | 50% |
Written exam | 50% |
Feedback methods
Feedback given written and oral
Recommended reading
Core Text:
Sinclair, R. (2015) Textiles and Fashion: Materials, Design and Technology, Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Taylor, M. A. (2007) Technology of Textile Properties, Forbes Publications UK.
Hallett, C. and Johnston, A. (2010) Fabric for Fashion, Laurence King Publishing UK
Elsasser, V. H. (2007) Textiles: Concepts and Principles, Fairchild Publications Inc. USA
Sinclair, R. (2015) Textiles and Fashion: Materials, Design and Technology, Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Recommended Reading:
Gale, C. and Kaur, J (2004) Fashion and Textiles: An Overview, Berg Publishers
Udale, J. (2008) Textiles and Fashion, AVA Publishing SA
Cohen, A. C. and Johnson, I. (2010) J. J. Pizzuto’s Fabric Science, Fairchild Publications Inc. USA
Keiser, S. J. and Garner, M. B. (2008) Beyond Design: The Synergy of Apparel Product Development, Fairchild Publications Inc. USA
Additional Sources:
WGSN - www.WGSN.com
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 22 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 178 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Jane Wood | Unit coordinator |