Students can get the perfect start to their degree at De Montfort University with the International Year Zero (IYZ). Students will take an extra year of study at De Montfort University International College in order to complete a degree at DMU. Students who take the IYZ will continue to the 

first year of study of their chosen International Incorporated Bachelor's degree programme at DMU.      

Students will have individual subject tutors who will make sure that they are on track to achieve their study goals. Students will be given feedback both in person and in writing so that they always know how they are doing, and how to improve. Students will also be assessed through regular tests and exams.

This versatile and dynamic course, with its emphasis on buying, business and marketing, will prepare students for a range of careers in the fast-paced fashion industry.

Fashion buying requires both strong commercial understanding as well as theoretical knowledge. After looking at the roles and responsibilities of buyers – from design concept to point of sale – students will focus on the business side of fashion, building their knowledge of planning, branding, public relations/communications and social media platforms.

Students will study computer-aided design (CAD) to ensure that their design and marketing concepts can be presented and communicated in a professional, and industry-recognised, style. Students also cover report writing, data selection, presentation and critical analysis.

DMU is ranked in the Top 10 for Fashion and Textiles in the UK, according to The Guardian University Guide 2020 and DMU was named best in learning experience in 2019 by The Business of Fashion, the internationally renowned website which assesses the world’s top programmes.