MSc International Fashion Retailing

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Application fee: £60

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60% or equivalent.

English language proficiency:

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 7.0 with no individual component below 6.5.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 100.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 76.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

The University of Manchester offers a range of scholarships to support international students in funding their education and making their academic journey more accessible. These scholarships are designed to reward academic excellence, support students from diverse backgrounds, and help ease the financial challenges of studying abroad.

Global Futures Scholarship: The Global Futures Scholarship is a prestigious award for international students who demonstrate academic excellence and potential. This scholarship offers a £5,000 contribution towards tuition fees, providing financial assistance for undergraduate and postgraduate students. This scholarship is open to students from specific countries and disciplines, so it is essential to check eligibility criteria and deadlines.

Manchester Master’s Bursary: The Manchester Master’s Bursary is a financial aid program aimed at helping postgraduate students who come from lower-income backgrounds. This bursary offers support for UK, EU, and international students who wish to pursue a master’s degree at the university. The bursary can cover a significant portion of tuition fees and is awarded based on financial need.

Subject-Specific Scholarships: Many departments at the University of Manchester offer subject-specific scholarships for students enrolling in their programs. For example, students applying for programs in engineering, business, life sciences, and the arts may be eligible for additional funding based on academic performance and their future potential. These scholarships are often offered to high-achieving students who demonstrate exceptional skills and dedication to their field of study.

Chevening Scholarships: The Chevening Scholarship is a fully-funded award provided by the UK government, open to outstanding international students from over 160 countries. The scholarship covers tuition fees, living costs, travel expenses, and other related costs. The University of Manchester is a proud participant in this global program and welcomes applications from students wishing to pursue a master's degree in a variety of disciplines.

Commonwealth Scholarships: The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission offers fully funded scholarships for international students from Commonwealth countries. These scholarships support students pursuing postgraduate studies in fields such as engineering, health sciences, and education. They cover the full cost of tuition fees, travel, and living expenses during the duration of the program.

Regional Scholarships: The university also offers regional scholarships for students from specific countries or regions, including Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. These scholarships are designed to make studying at the University of Manchester more accessible to students from these regions and offer both partial and full financial support depending on the scholarship type.

The MSc International Fashion Retailing program at the University of Manchester is designed to open up a wide range of career opportunities for graduates within the global fashion retail industry. With a focus on strategic management, marketing, consumer behavior, and international market trends, the program equips students with the skills and expertise needed to succeed in various roles. 

Fashion Retail Manager: Graduates can work as managers in fashion retail businesses, responsible for overseeing operations, inventory management, customer service, and team leadership. Fashion retail managers are essential to ensuring that stores meet financial goals and maintain a strong brand identity.

E-commerce Manager: As e-commerce continues to grow in importance within the fashion retail industry, many graduates find opportunities as e-commerce managers. This role focuses on overseeing online retail platforms, developing digital marketing strategies, and ensuring a seamless online shopping experience for customers.

Fashion Buyer: Fashion buyers are responsible for selecting and purchasing the merchandise that stores sell, based on market trends, consumer demand, and company budgets. Graduates of the MSc International Fashion Retailing program can use their knowledge of consumer behavior and market trends to succeed in this key role.

Fashion Merchandiser: Fashion merchandisers manage the presentation of merchandise in stores, ensuring that products are displayed in a visually appealing way to attract customers. Graduates can apply their skills in visual merchandising, product knowledge, and consumer psychology to excel in this area.

Brand Manager: As a brand manager, graduates will be responsible for developing and maintaining a brand’s identity, marketing campaigns, and overall market positioning. They may work for global fashion brands or retailers, ensuring the consistency and appeal of the brand to target audiences.

Fashion Marketing Manager: A career in fashion marketing involves creating strategies to promote fashion brands and products. Graduates may work on campaigns across various channels, including digital, social media, and traditional marketing platforms, helping brands grow their customer base and strengthen brand loyalty.

Retail Operations Director: As retail operations directors, graduates can take on senior roles in overseeing the overall operations of fashion retail businesses. They may be responsible for developing strategies to increase sales, reduce costs, improve customer experience, and manage staff across multiple locations or international markets.

Sustainability Manager: Given the growing demand for sustainable practices in fashion, graduates can pursue careers as sustainability managers. These professionals help fashion companies implement sustainable sourcing, reduce environmental impacts, and develop eco-friendly products while aligning with consumer expectations for ethical fashion.

Fashion Entrepreneur: For graduates with an entrepreneurial spirit, starting a fashion business is a popular career option. Whether launching their own clothing line, fashion retail store, or online platform, graduates can use the skills learned in the program to build and grow their own ventures in the competitive fashion industry.

Supply Chain Manager: Graduates may pursue roles in fashion supply chain management, overseeing logistics, sourcing, and inventory. This role requires a deep understanding of how to optimize supply chains to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and meet demand in a timely manner.

Global Retail Consultant: With expertise in international markets and global retail strategies, graduates can work as consultants for fashion brands, helping them expand into new markets or improve their operations. Consultants analyze trends, market conditions, and competitive landscapes to advise companies on how to enhance their global retail presence.

Digital Fashion Strategist: As digital transformation reshapes the fashion retail sector, digital fashion strategists are in high demand. These professionals develop strategies to integrate digital technologies such as social media, e-commerce, and mobile apps into fashion retail businesses, ensuring brands stay competitive in the digital space.

Retail Analyst: A retail analyst analyzes consumer behavior, sales data, and market trends to provide actionable insights for fashion businesses. By interpreting data and making recommendations, retail analysts help brands make informed decisions on pricing, product offerings, and marketing strategies.