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Level 4 Fashion Courses London

Ideal for those aged 18+, our Level 4 fashion diploma courses, taught in the heart of London, are one of the fastest routes into the fashion industry.

At the Fashion Retail Academy, our Level 4 fashion courses are some of our most popular courses for students wanting to work in the fashion industry. Unlike a degree, they are fully-funded by the government so you can study entirely free*. We have six different Level 4 programmes that provide professional skills for specialisms including Digital Marketing, Fashion Retail (with Marketing), Fashion Buying, Garment Technology, Visual Merchandising and Fast Track Buying & Merchandising.

Over 93% of our students are in employment or further education on completion of their Level 4 Fashion Course.

WHAT IS A LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA? 


A Level 4 diploma course is equivalent to the first year of a university degree and typically takes a year to complete. This means you can gain a higher education qualification without committing to a full 3 year course.

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, there are 8 qualification levels. The higher the level, the more advanced the qualification is. 

At the Fashion Retail Academy, our fashion courses are between Levels 2 and 7.

Our Level 4 Fashion Diploma Courses are an excellent alternative to a degree. They’re the equivalent of studying the first year of an undergraduate course.

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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO STUDY A LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA? 


Level 4 Diploma Courses take 1 year to complete and offer one of the fastest routes into your dream career.

HOW MUCH DOES A LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA COST? 


Our Level 4 Fashion Courses are fully funded for 18-year-olds, so you won’t need to pay course fees. 

If you’re 19 or older, your course will cost £4,220 - much less than an undergraduate degree!  

Anyone aged 19+ qualifies for a government-funded Advanced Learner Loan to cover your fees. These work in the same way as student loans for university tuition fees, and you won’t need to repay them until you’re earning over £25,000 a year.

LEVEL 4 FASHION DIPLOMA COURSES WE OFFER


APPLY NOW FOR LEVEL 4 FASHION COURSES IN LONDON


Apply now and start your Level 4 diploma with us in September 2025!  

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LEVEL 4 FASHION COURSE STRUCTURE


At the Fashion Retail Academy, we structure our timetables over two full days a week. This means you can save money on travel to the Fashion Retail Academy, and you’ll have plenty of time to complete homework, study or work part-time on your free days.  

Alongside your academic learning, you’ll gain invaluable first-hand experiences from our industry partners and support in building your professional network. You'll benefit from a three-week Future Pathways Programme with optional work placement, to help boost your employability skills and gain invaluable job insight. You’ll also complete live projects set by brands and attend regular masterclasses from industry professionals.

We also offer 22-week Fast Track courses for adults 19+ wanting to retrain or boost their professional skills whilst working.

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Our friendly Applicant Services team is always happy to offer advice and answer any questions you have about studying with us. You can reach them by emailing applicant.services@fra.ac.uk or by phoning 0300 247 0039.

You can also visit us in person on one of our informative Level 4 and Undergraduate Open Days

*As long as you are 18 and a UK resident at the start of your course

WE’RE OFSTED OUTSTANDING

Don’t just take our word for it – Ofsted has rated us as an officially outstanding college. Their report identified six areas of excellence.

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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Learners develop the highest-quality, industry-relevant skills.

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EXPERIENCE

A rich, varied curriculum and superb learning facilities.

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TEACHING

Teaching is of the highest quality.

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OUTCOMES

Progression into employment is exceptional.

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INDUSTRY LINKS

Outstanding partnerships with employers and the fashion retail industry.

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ACHIEVEMENTS

The achievement of learners is very high and for adult learners is exceptional.

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