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Diploma (UAL L3) Fashion Business & Retail

at The City of Liverpool College, Liverpool · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

This programme is designed to provide you with a broad experience and understanding of the breadth of career opportunities available within the Fashion Retail Industry, and prepare you for employment. You will learn a range of industry skills such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Excel. You will have the opportunity to work on live briefs in and around a range of retailers in Liverpool. Year 2 of the course allows you to specialist in your chosen area and prepare you for Higher Education or industry. This course is only offered at Birmingham, Liverpool and The Fashion Retail Academy in London. 2017 saw a 100% of students progressing into Higher Education, and 100% of this year's cohort are due to progress into either Higher Education or employment within the industry. Year 1 Diploma coverage includes:- • Principles of Fashion, • Retail Communication for Fashion, • Retail Critical and Contextual Awareness, • Fashion Production + Supply Chain Fashion Buying & Merchandising, • Collaborative Fashion Retail Project. Year 2 Extended Diploma coverage includes:- • Specialist Study in Fashion Business and Retail, • Fashion Retail Environments, • Preparing for Progressions, • Fashion Futures and Sustainability, • Extended Project.

What you need to get on

Please vist: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/courses/Fashion-Business-Retail-Level-3-Diploma-Extended-Diploma

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • The Arts Centre

    Myrtle Street, LIVERPOOL, L7 7JA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 8 September 2026 · LIVERPOOL

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