Introduction

Fashion in the 21^st Century is a truly global business. This programme is an exciting opportunity to develop a fuller understanding of the breadth and connection of the global fashion business. It enables you to experience the diverse range of career opportunities within the industry through projects related to international fashion, retail branding and visual communication. The aim of this programme is for students to experience and develop an understanding of the international cultural, business and consumer diversity that influences it on a worldwide level. 


UK-specific contents may not be applicable to HK students
 

Programme Features

Established reputation
Founded in 1843, the School of Art & Design at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is one of the most well-established, renowned, and respected institutions in the UK, with exceptional national and international links within the fashion industry as well as recognised global presence. NTU is ranked 14th in the UK for Art & Design (Complete University Guide 2025).

Exchange opportunity
Students can conduct joint-projects with the UK cohort and benefit from the links we have with the home programme offered at NTU in the UK through teaching and learning experiences

Local and overseas practitioner insights
Good mix of teaching staff from diverse fashion business background, both locally and internationally 

Regular visits and trips to seminars and events organised by the industry, trend consultancies, trade sector and government bodies will be organised.

Career support 
Excellent support to ensure all students are employment ready at graduation with individual comprehensive e-portfolio containing student work, personal projects, creative CV, etc. and opportunities for industry practitioner experience sharing.  

Recent graduates are now working for renowned brands such as Adidas, Calvin Klein, Eland Fashion, Arcadia Group, etc.
 

Modules

Fashion Industry Trends & Innovation 

This module aims to encourage you to explore global economic, technological, environmental and consumer trends and assess their impact on the fashion industry. You will reflect on your findings and analysis to identify and propose creative solutions for your personal project in the second half of the year.

The Contemporary Global Fashion Market 

This module aims to introduce you to the structure and key sectors of the Fashion Industry, exploring the areas of Product development, sourcing, buying, location, marketing and the consumer in a global context through research and enquiry. Later in the module, you will select a pathway project that reflects your interests and ambitions to build upon for the second half of the year.

Innovation in Fashion Business 

This module aims to provide you opportunity to embark on a substantial personal project that reflects your interests in the fashion industry. The predominantly self-directed project, underpinned through primary and secondary research culminates in creative output to communicate your ideas, skills and abilities across multiple techniques.

Professional Practice and Portfolio 

This module aims to support you to consolidate all of your experiences and project work undertaken in the programme so far.  A number of pathway-specialist sessions will inform more in-depth awareness relating to critical issues in your chosen field, offering opportunity for a professional edge. Further, the production of a professional package (including an e-portfolio) will help reflect your ambitions and career development aspirations going forward.

Assessment

Project proposal, reports, poster, reflective analysis, creative output, and individual and team presentations, etc.

QF Level : Level 5
QR Registration No. : 15/002829/L5
Validity Period : 01/09/2015 to 31/08/2027

Importance of choosing a non-local top-up with QF Level 5

Employment

• Degree qualifications pitched at QF Level 5 are formally recognised by the HKSAR Government for employment purposes within the Civil Service for graduate posts.

Further Studies

• Having been recognised at QF Level 5, this top-up degree programme meets the standard of locally-accredited bachelor's degree programmes.  Upon graduation, students can pursue their further studies at Master’s degree level in Hong Kong or Overseas.

Financial Assistance and Scholarships

• Various HKSAR Government financial assistance schemes and scholarships are only made available to eligible students enrolled into programmes with QF recognition.

Entry Requirements

• Completing a Higher Diploma in Fashion, Fashion Design, Textiles, Branding and Buying, Fashion Image Design, Fashion Media Design, or a related subject area; AND 

• Submitting a personal statement in around 1,000 which outlines their reasons of applying for the Programme; AND 
   
• Attending an interview to determine their abilities to undertake the Programme.

OR

• Mature applicants (of age above 21) will be considered according to their prior professional experience spanning a period of no less than 3 years, with accompanying qualifications (if any), and a satisfactory result at the selection interview.

English Proficiency Requirements

• An overall band score of 6.5 in IELTS, with no subtest score of less than 5.5; 

OR

• A score of at least 550 in TOEFL (213 for computer-based test). 

(Graduates of VTC Higher Diploma are exempted from the requirements.) 

"This programme deepened my understanding of the fashion industry, and the knowledge I gained are useful to my MA studies.  Among all modules, I was most interested in Fashion Brand Marketing and Promotion, which taught about branding theories and culture of international brands, and how to promote these brands to the local market."

Alicia Chan
BA (Hons) International Fashion Business

• MA Strategic Fashion Marketing,
  London College of Fashion, UK

"While I enjoyed fashion design a lot, the marketing module of this programme has further developed my ability in preparing marketing strategy plans for a real fashion brand and enhanced my branding sense, providing me with competitive advantages in my career."

Juliette Ho
BA (Hons) International Fashion Business

• MA Costume Design for Performance at London College of Fashion, University of Arts London