Entry to this course is highly competitive: applicants are expected to achieve, or already have, the course entry requirements detailed below.
The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:
Three A Level Passes at Grade B or above; preferred subjects include:sociology, biology, mathematics, English, philosophy, economics, politics, business studies and psychology (please note, Psychology A level needs to be passed at C or above).
or Distinction, Distinction, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (Preferred subjects) Art & Design;
or Distinction Foundation Diploma in Art and Design;
or Merit at UAL Extended Diploma;
or Access Diploma or ’120 tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma;
or 120 new UCAS tariff points (equivalent to 300 old UCAS tariff points) from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification;
or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications;
or 25 IB points.
and Six GCSE passes at grade A*-C Maths and English.
Exceptionally, applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered if the course team judges the application demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by: related academic or work experience; the quality of the personal statement; a strong academic or other professional reference; or a combination of these factors.
The course team will seek to recruit applicants:
who are in possession of appropriate knowledge and skills commensurate with the planned entry to the course;
who can demonstrate clear academic interest in psychology and business studies;
able to evidence independent thinking;
able to demonstrate an engagement with analytical and evaluative activities particularly in the pursuit of understanding human behaviour;
able to communicate orally and in writing.
In particular, the team will seek to recruit applicants who are aiming for a career in the Fashion and/or related life-style industries. Students who are interested in roles connecting business imperatives with the needs and expectations of their customers and/or key stakeholder groups such as employees, communities and media will be best suited for the course.