Vogue Certificate in Fashion Communication is an Undergraduate level 4 course. The course takes place during the Spring term of our academic year. The course provides a learning environment that will introduce you to the fundamentals of fashion communication & industry practice, and the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed to prepare you either for further study in higher education or for employment in fashion or a related sector.
You will study alongside students on the longer two-year BA Fashion Communication & Industry Practice programme, participating in three modules:
Fashion Branding & Creative Communication
Brand Identity & Design
Professional Development Portfolio
The course is designed for those who:
Wish to progress to higher education in order to learn more about the fashion industry, but may not wish to study longer-term at degree level
Professionals who might want to explore new avenues for a potential career change, progress their career, or develop their transferable skills
Those who wish to expand their knowledge, learn more about the possibilities of what the fashion industry has to offer or gain credentials
Programme Schedule
Term
Dates
Spring Term
8th April 2024 – 14th June 2024
Our Certificate in Fashion Communication is being validated by the University of Buckingham. The University of Buckingham was named the 6th best University in England for Student Satisfaction and 3rd for Academic Support in the year 2020.
The course really helped me refine my vision for my business. As I started my marketing research, I realised there were many areas of improvement for my business; I needed a concrete plan and marketing strategy. The classes definitely assisted me in figuring out the best way to go about it, thinking critically and coming up with a sustainable and feasible strategy that I could execute straight away. The lecturers were very supportive in assisting me and providing me with feedback. I also feel that I now have a much clearer and educated view of the fashion industry. For Carolina's experience from the course click here.Carolina Carolina Xavier, Designer, Vogue Fashion Certificate, October 2018
The course offers a unique blend, combining academic rigour and industry engagement with practical and professional skills acquisition. You are encouraged to develop your understanding of current and potential future practices within the ever-changing fashion communication, and to consider your potential future role within the fashion communication and associated industries. During your time of study you will have the opportunity to tap into the College’s wide network of academics and industry professionals.
The programme’s key aims are to:
Introduce you to the culture and context of the fashion industry
Develop your knowledge of the fashion, marketing and promotion industries
Introduce you to the key theory and creative industry practices relevant to fashion marketing and promotion
Provide opportunities for you to develop key transferable skills in research and analysis, creative thinking, and communication
Enable each student to consider their potential path within the fashion industry or continuing study.
Course Structure
Term
Module Name
Spring
Fashion Branding & Communication (15 credits)
Brand Identity & Design (15 credits)
Professional Development Portfolio (15 credits)
The Certificate is Undergraduate Level 4 Course with 45 credits awarded on successful completion.
Fashion Branding & Creative Communication
This module will introduce you to key theories and industry practices for branding, communication, and PR.
Brand Identity & Design
This is all about branding and creating a brand identity. You will learn about designing brand logos and visual assets and acquiring skills in using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Professional Development Portfolio
During this module you will have a chance to review your skills; get tips on writing/updating your CV; and work on collating your existing and relevant previous work into a professional portfolio.
Students must be aged at least 18 years old on 31st August at the start of the academic year in which they intend to join this course. An academic year runs 1st September-31st August annually. For the duration of the academic year, a student is considered to be their academic age for admissions purposes, regardless of when their birthday falls within that academic year.
The standard entry requirements for this course are:
Aged 18 years or older on the first day of the course
A level or an equivalent EU / international qualification or
GCSE English and Maths at Grade C (4) or
Relevant professional experience
The College also accepts equivalent qualifications, such as BTEC and International Baccalaureate Diploma qualifications; the preferred International Baccalaureate (IB).
Condé Nast College students who have completed a Foundation Programme can also apply for this course.
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
Exceptional applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements may still be considered through APEL if they can demonstrate the skills and capacity necessary for academic study at this level. Sometimes experience is as beneficial as what is learnt in a classroom. The admissions and academic teams will consider applications that show exceptional strengths and alternative evidence, which may include:
Work experience
Non-accredited courses
Extensive reading and research
A brilliant, relevant, and credible personal statement
An exceptionally strong academic or professional reference
OR a combination of these
Each application will be considered on its own merit, although we cannot guarantee every applicant an offer.
English Language Requirements
There are no formal English language requirements for this course. However, if you are a non-UK student and English is not your first language, we recommend you have an Academic IELTS score of 5.5 or be able to use English at this level before commencing your studies. It is your responsibility to ensure you will be able to participate fully in a qualification delivered and assessed in English.
Application Deadline
For the Certificate in Fashion Communication, applicants are required to submit their application no later than six weeks before the course starts.
Application Form & Reference
To apply for the Certificate in Fashion Communication, you can apply directly to us using the “Apply direct” button.
It is paramount that you use this opportunity to show imagination, creative thinking, and professional ambitions. Above all, you need to show that you can communicate your ideas and thoughts about fashion in three ways – visually, verbally and in writing. The College is looking for students that will actively contribute to the course and take an original approach to their work.
The outcome of your Application
Soon after the review of your application and portfolio (10 working days), we will write to inform you of the status of your application. If you are offered a place, you must confirm (in writing) that you wish to accept our offer. We will then send you the invoice for your tuition fee, and you must pay a non-refundable deposit of £1,200 to secure your place on the course.
If you are an international student you might need to secure a visa to study with us, so please familiarise yourself with all the requirements and procedures in obtaining those. You can read more about visas and international students here
Contact
For further information or any queries regarding entry requirements or admissions, please contact the Admissions Office.
In order to confirm and secure your place on the course, you will be asked to pay a deposit of £1,200 when you receive your offer.
UK students can pay the tuition fee in instalments over the duration of the course.
International students will be asked to pay their course fee in full and in advance of arriving at the College.
Tuition fees can rise each year in response to market conditions.
Please note that the Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design is not currently eligible for students to receive loans from Student Finance while they are studying here.
Additional Course Costs
For more information on the costs of living in London – including accommodation advice – please see our Accommodation and Living Costs page.
Alumni Discount
Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design offers course fee reductions to our alumni.
The course is designed so that a student exits with the Certificate at the end of the three months, or if you wish, you could transfer across to the next Certificate, Diploma or into our BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Industry Practice. In case you are looking to transfer into our BA, you would still need to go through an interview process before being allowed to transfer.
You will be studying this course with the only UK fashion education provider that operates from within the fashion industry. This exceptional environment provides you with a unique insight into fashion communication in all its forms, as well as providing access to numerous unrivalled experts in their fields.
With weekly guest speakers from a broad range of professions within the fashion and creative industries, you will be learning directly from the best in the industry.
The Campus
Condé Nast College is situated in a historic building at Bedford Square, in Central London.
The area was built between 1775 and 1783 and is one of the best preserved set pieces of Georgian architecture in London.
The square has had many illustrious residents including Lord Eldon, one of Britain’s longest-serving and most celebrated Lord Chancellors, who lived in the largest house in the square for many years. Other famous residents include the second Duke of Devonshire; William Butterfield, an architect; and H H Asquith, a former Prime Minister.
The square takes its name from the main title of the Russell family, the Dukes of Bedford, who owned much of the land in what is now Bloomsbury.
Bedford Square is in the heart of Bloomsbury, an exciting area for academia and the arts; originally made famous by Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Set.
The College is a short walk from the headquarters of Condé Nast, as well as Vogue House, which our students visit as part of their exposure to the professional world.
Who Teaches at the Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design?
Previous industry speakers have included Adwoa Aboah, Miles Aldridge, Victoria Beckham, Nicholas Coleridge, Anna Dello Russo, Edward Enninful, Bella Freud, Sarah Harris, Tommy Hilfiger, Anya Hindmarch, Henry Holland, Caroline Issa, Lulu Kennedy, Yasmin Le Bon, Natalie Massenet, Tamara Mellon, Suzy Menkes, Roland Mouret, Kate Phelan, Matthew Williamson and many more.