The BA (Hons) Fashion and Beauty Media with foundation year at Southampton Solent University is your gateway to a dynamic career in one of the world's most influential industries. You will explore the evolving landscape of fashion and beauty communication, learning to craft compelling narratives across digital, print, and emerging platforms. This degree is designed for aspiring storytellers, strategists, and creatives who are passionate about how fashion and beauty brands connect with audiences. You will develop a critical understanding of industry trends, consumer behaviour, and the power of visual and written communication in shaping cultural conversations.
This full-time, four-year undergraduate programme, studied on campus, begins with a foundational year to build your confidence and essential skills in industry awareness, materials, and methods. You will then progress to core modules covering fashion communities, research and visualisation, PR and marketing, and the fashion image, alongside opportunities to explore virtual reality and metaverse content creation. Throughout your studies, you will develop a professional portfolio, potentially undertaking work-based learning in your final year. You will graduate with the practical skills and industry knowledge to pursue diverse roles in fashion and beauty media, from editorial content creation to marketing and brand strategy.