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BSc Fashion Buying and Merchandising

The University of Manchester🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: General Studies
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Course Score
C /68
Graduate Salary£26,000
Satisfaction78%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for General Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£26,000
typical starting salary
£23,500
£29,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· General Studies graduates nationally earn £18,000–£70,000 (2830 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
60%
02
Administrative occupations
30%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (03501)
03501
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (18301)
18301
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (61% response rate)

78%
Teaching Quality
75%
Assessment & Feedback
73%
Academic Support
85%
Organisation
82%
Learning Resources
81%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

128-143
40%
144-159
10%
160-175
20%
176-191
5%
192-207
10%
208-223
5%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Foundation
10%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (03501)

03501

✓

Recognised Professional Body (18301)

18301

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

50%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track