Course summary
Data analytics is central to the fashion industry, and effective analysis affects and benefits every area of a business. Data analysts create and analyse data that allows businesses to optimise their performance, meet customer demands, develop creative solutions to business challenges and focus on growth. Our three-year BSc (Hons) Data Analytics for Retail undergraduate degree will teach you the essential data skills and knowledge you need to make a difference in the industry. You'll explore the four key categories of analytics (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive analytics and prescriptive), and discover how analytics can be used in trend forecasting, sustainability, buying and more. This course has been created in collaboration with industry to give students the most up-to-date knowledge and skills, and there is a huge demand and excellent opportunity for progression in all fashion retail industry sectors for those that are confident with data gathering and analysis. Through lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and projects, you’ll develop the essential technical knowledge and analytical and communication skills needed to succeed as a fashion-focused data analyst. You will:
- Explore the core principles of data analytics and the fast-evolving ethical and legal requirements effecting the fashion industry
- Be assigned a personal industry mentor to work with throughout the course
- Learn about data gathering, management, legislation, and ethical practice
- Examine how data analytics applies across the industry, from trend forecasting to global markets
- Work on live projects set by our brand partners and complete work placements
- Learn how to adopt an analytical mindset and create innovative solutions
- Complete a self-directed Personal Professional Project that allows you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge
Modules
Throughout the course you’ll develop the technical, analytical and creative skills needed for a career in data analytics. You’ll learn through a mix of classes and lectures, individual study, creative projects and industry enrichment that is integrated throughout the course in the form of masterclasses, live projects, mentorship schemes and work placements. Year One In your first year of study, you’ll look at the role of an analyst and the breadth of application across the fashion industry. You will learn the fundamentals of data, analytics, explore the ethics and regulations related to use of data. Learn how analysts work with the creative and production processes. You’ll also explore how analytics can be used for trend forecasting, buying, consumer targeting and other sectors of industry, as well as learn how to use the software required by industry. Learn how to interpret trends and analyse your findings to highlight new opportunities for businesses. Modules:
- Study & Research Skills - 20 Credits
- Fundamentals of Data Analytics - 40 Credits
- Database Marketing - 20 Credits
- Market Research - 40 Credits
- Consumer & Data Insights - 20 Credits
- Data Management & Visualisation - 40 Credits
- Consumer Behaviour - 20 Credits
- Big Data & Emerging Technologies in Business - 40 Credits
- Global Markets - 20 Credits
- Personal Professional Project - 40 Credits
- Entrepreneurial Practice - 20 Credits
Assessment method
This course is assessed through coursework and exams. The assessment tools include, but aren’t limited to, professionally relevant projects, essays and presentations. You will complete work placements as part of the course. 20 credit modules: total study time 200 hours, taught: 50 hours 40 credit modules: total study time 400 hours, taught: 100 hours *This course is subject to validation. Modules may change during the approvals process.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- DAR1
- Institution code:
- F70
- Campus name:
- Fashion Retail Academy
- Campus code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from international (non-EU) applicants who require a Tier 4 Student Visa.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Each academic year, you might need to pay one-off costs between £50 and £200 for day trips, final portfolios or shows etc. You might also need to pay up to £300 a year for optional study trips and placements. (Costs are approximate)
Provider information
Fashion Retail Academy
15 Gresse Street
London
W1T 1QL