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How to Apply to Study at the Fashion Retail Academy

So you’ve researched your options, attended an Open Day and have decided the FRA is for you. See below for how to apply for our accelerated degrees and important UCAS dates, as well as the application process for our Level 2, 3 and 4 Diplomas.

Part-Time Fashion Courses

Taught over 2 days per week, our part-time fashion diploma and degree courses allow you to study around a job, family life or other commitments. Apply now!

UCAS FASHION CLEARING COURSES

Clearing is open! Apply for our UCAS clearing degree courses including Fashion Business Management, Fashion Marketing & Communications and Buying & Merchandising.

Welcome to the Fashion Retail Academy's Outreach Hub

Our Outreach Hub has a huge variety of resources to support you and your students. Learn about the FRA, and all the different career options available in the fashion industry. You can download resources and circulate them to your students.

Apply To The Fashion Retail Academy For September 2026

The Fashion Retail Academy is the quickest route to a fashion head office career. We offer one or two year fully funded Diploma courses and two-year accelerated Degree courses across a range of head office roles including Buying, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Design, Digital, Merchandising and Retail Management.

Student Blog: Calm Your Mind

One of our students talks about taking up yoga and the positive effect it has had on her mental health.

Specialist Fashion Courses

Studying at the FRA will supercharge your career in fashion. Discover our range of specialist fashion courses, ranging from diplomas at Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4, to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and even fully remote online course.

Why Choose the Fashion Retail Academy Over Your Local College?

Join the Fashion Retail Academy to gain real-world skills and exclusive industry experience, over just 2 days a week. Explore our wide-range of diplomas and apply today!

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Level 2 Fashion Courses London

Prepare yourself for higher education in the fashion industry with a Level 2 Diploma, equivalent to 5 GCSEs. Explore Level 2 Fashion Courses!