UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMAFASHION MARKETING & COMMUNICATION PATHWAY

AWARD
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication
DURATION
2 Years (Full-Time)
UCAS POINTS
Up to 168 (depending on grade outcome)
CAMPUS
Middlesbrough
COURSE DETAILS
Blend creativity with strategy in this exciting fashion marketing & communication pathway, part of our UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion, that explores branding, digital marketing, styling, and visual storytelling in the fashion industry.
This pathway is perfect for students who are excited by the marketing and communication side of fashion, rather than garment construction. If you’re drawn to the creative and strategic side of the industry, this is your opportunity to explore how fashion connects with culture, audiences, and digital media.
You’ll develop skills in campaign creation, content production, and consumer insight while working on real-world projects and industry briefs. Perfect for aspiring fashion marketers, content creators, stylists and brand strategists. The pathway will offer you the opportunity to work with live client briefs – previous assignments have included collaboration with Trendbible, Typhoon leisurewear, Burberry Connect Competition, Sunday Girl Magazine and Teesside Hospice Charity Fashion show fundraiser.
Applications are made through the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion course, which can be found here.
When you apply, you’ll automatically be considered for both the Fashion and Fashion Marketing & Communication pathways.
WHERE COULD IT TAKE YOU?
COURSE INFORMATION
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
Develop skills in:
- Creative thinking and concept development
- Visual storytelling and content creation
- Market research and audience insight
- Digital tools like Adobe Creative Suite
- Communication and presentation skills
- Project management and collaboration
- Styling and creative image making
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- 4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C) – (if you have maths/english at grade D/3 you would be required to work towards grade C/4 for these qualifications alongside your course)
- 1 portfolio of artwork
LEARNER HOURS
Our Further Education study programmes are designed to meet the guided learner hours as per their funding bodies.
AWARDING BODY
This diploma is validated by the UAL Awarding Body, part of University of the Arts London and the UK’s leading provider of creative qualifications at FE level. The Northern College of Art is an approved centre for UAL Awarding Body qualifications. All students are awarded qualifications under their official UAL Awarding Body titles.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

What do you enjoy most about your course?
I love how refined it is to my interest and how much it relates to my future career.
Tom Creevy
Level 3 Fashion
VIDEO SHOWCASE
OUTSTANDING Student Experience
The Northern College of Art had an exceptional history for its further education when formerly known as The Northern School of Art, and Cleveland College of Art and Design prior to that. The institution previously achieved an Ofsted rating of Outstanding in 2009, and held it consecutively across all inspections until the last inspection under the Education Inspection Framework in 2025. The institution is one of only a handful of colleges to make this achievement.















