We are home of Fashion's Next Generation. The Fashion Retail Academy, recently awarded Ofsted outstanding, is the quickest route to a career in fashion retail.
We offer one or two year fast track Degree and Degree courses across a range of head office roles including Buying, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Design, Digital, Merchandising and Retail Management. Our Degree courses include a three work placement with a major high street label, industry mentoring and guaranteed interview for graduating students. Delivered over two years instead of three, you
Fashion always been your thing? 👀 Why not turn it into a career?
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13/08/2026
Our Year 2 Marketing & Communications students were delighted to welcome Manuela Stadelmann, Global Marketing Director at Tom Davies, for an insightful talk on strategic marketing and 360 campaigns, supporting their live project with Dermalogica.
Thank you, Manuela, for sharing your time and expertise with our students! ✨
12/08/2026
Wishing everyone the very best of luck with your A-level results tomorrow🤞✨
You’ve got this! 🧡
11/08/2026
Ready to get started?🎓
Swipe through for everything you need to know about completing your undergraduate enrolment and taking the first step towards your degree ➡️
Buying & Merchandising in 60 seconds ⏰
Sarah Hansford from our Buying & Merchandising team gives you a quick overview of what B&M is all about and why it's such a vital part of any fashion business.
Buying - Creating the right product range by spotting trends, selecting products, working with suppliers, negotiating prices, and ensuring quality meets our standards.
Merchandising - Planning budgets, forecasting sales, managing stock levels, and making sure the right products are in the right place at the right time.
Think you've got what it takes to become a Buyer? Apply today 💥
Behind the scenes at our recent brand shoot 👀✨
Here’s a look at one of the interviews from the day!
Would you love to take part in exciting opportunities like this? Explore our courses today ✨
A little glimpse into the experiences waiting for you at the FRA! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back and meet our new students this September. ✨
L3 Fashion Design student Cameron Mitchell showcased his Final Major Project garment at our end of year Fashion Design Show in Bishopsgate.
Cameron's final design is an elegant tailored black and orange shirt and skirt, inspired by his experiences growing up in musical theatre and how he gradually lost his love for it. Using fashion to tell a personal story, his collection reflects that journey in a thoughtful and creative way.
To take his project to the next level, Cameron worked with professional photographers to capture his designs, giving him the opportunity to experience what it feels like to work in the fashion industry.
Explore our Fashion Design course and apply today! ✨
05/08/2026
Final call for future designers, stylists, and creatives 🚨
apply before it’s too late ⏳
04/08/2026
Last week, we welcomed a talented group of 13-15 year olds to our FRA Summer School, where they explored the exciting world of fashion, through industry insights and creative projects. 🎨
It was inspiring to see so much enthusiasm, creativity and confidence throughout the week. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! 💫
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