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De Montfort University (DMU), BA (Hons), Retail Buying (Fashion)

 United Kingdom
Year 1: Is common to both pathways; students experience skills essential to all areas such as materials skills, colour and trend prediction; this knowledge is then applied to the chosen pathway from the end of year 1. Years 2 and 3: Students focus on fashion buying skills, which include selecting the right garments and developing products with manufacturers and designers; the inclusion of design provides students with an understanding of how fashion designers operate and the essentials of range building; buying modules are taught by experienced buyers and visiting speakers who explain how companies operate.

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Leicester is at the heart of England with excellent transport links. It is just off the M1 and close to the main A1, with easy access to the north and south. The M69 and M6 are also close by and offer access to Birmingham, Wales and the south west. Leicester is just over an hour away from London St Pancras, and the Eurostar hub, meaning Paris is only four hours away by train. East Midlands Airport is 30 minutes away with regular flights to destinations across Europe.