University of Westminster
London, England
As the first and only university in the U.K. to offer a degree program in fashion merchandise management, as well as its location in one of the safest and most exciting cities in Europe, the University of Westminster serves as a great place for students interested in studying fashion merchandising.
As a part of this unique cosmopolitan community, students can experience the bubbling street markets, world-renowned museums, theaters, famous landmarks and fashion-forward living.
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Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and a 3.0 for all courses in the School of the Arts. Portfolios must be submitted for courses consisting of examples of your work relevant to the subject area you wish to study. Applications can be found online.
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- Curriculum
- Transfer of credit
- Academic calendar
- Language of instruction
- Housing
- Tuition and fees
- Location
- Travel information
Curriculum
Students are able to study courses alongside British and other international students. Students choose three to four options including supply chain management, brand management, cross-cultural people management and marketing research, as well as participating in an internship. Courses are divided into classroom-based theory and studio-based practice.
Transfer of credit
Students must earn the equivalent of the grade of C or higher in a given course to be eligible for transfer credit. Students are required to take the necessary steps to ensure that transcripts are received from the university upon return to VCU.
Academic calendar
Spring semester: early January to mid-June
Language of instruction
Courses are taught in English.
HousingÂ
Students may apply to stay on campus. Priority is given to all international students for rooms in the university’s five residence halls, provided that applications are received by the deadline. There are four campuses, three in central London, and one in Harrow, about 20 minutes on the subway from downtown. Free help and advice is offered to students to find alternative accommodations through Student Housing Services. Please note that on-campus housing is limited and space is not guaranteed.
Tuition and fees
Tuition for VCU students is based on VCU tuition and fees. Room and board are paid directly to the University of Westminster. Students are required to have at least $1,410 each month they are in London.
Location
The university is located on four campuses throughout London, England. The Cavendish Campus, Regent Campus, Marylebone Campus and Harrow Campus are all easily accessed by the subway.
Travel information
Students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements, including visas if required.
