NQF8
1YRS
120
BUSINESS
STUDIES
BUSINESS
STUDIES
RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
Focuses on research design, proposal development, and both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Students develop skills in academic writing, critical analysis, and the communication of research findings.
TREND
FORECASTING
Explores the social, cultural, and psychosocial dynamics that inform trend forecasting within the fashion industry.
MANUFACTURING & DISTRUBUTION
Examines the impact of global economic systems on production, sourcing, and distribution within the fashion value chain.
FASHION
RETAIL
Interrogates the political and economic dynamics shaping retail environments at both local and global levels.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Fashion at FEDISA is a postgraduate programme focused on developing advanced research, analytical and critical thinking skills within the fashion context.
The programme prepares students to engage with fashion as a complex system shaped by social, cultural, economic, and industry dynamics. Through a structured research process, students develop the ability to interrogate key issues across the fashion value chain and translate insights into informed, contextually relevant outcomes.
Emphasis is placed on independent research, critical analysis, and the application of theory to industry contexts. Students are equipped to contribute meaningfully to the fashion sector or to progress into higher-level academic research.
Graduates are prepared for advanced roles within the fashion industry, as well as further study at Master’s and Doctoral levels.
DURATION
CREDITS
NQF LEVEL
120
NQF8
1YR
THE STRUCTURE
The programme is structured around research-led modules that engage the fashion value chain, culminating in a mini-dissertation. All modules are compulsory.
FASHION
MARKETING
Investigates the role of cultural and social dynamics in shaping fashion communication, branding, and consumer engagement.
WORK INTEGRATED
LEARNING
Students undertake industry-based research aligned to their area of inquiry, applying academic methods within a professional context to support their final research output.
MINI-DISSERTATION
A supervised research project that integrates insights from across the programme. Students produce a mini-dissertation informed by both theoretical engagement and applied industry research.
"The BA Honours: Fashion degree elevates our thinking around the broader concepts of Fashion management."
ALLEN LEROUX | FEDISA CEO
2027 FEES
Term One
Coursework Modules
Fees are paid in full before 31 January in year of studies
R40 000
Total Fees
Term Two
Research Methodology
Fees are paid in full before the start
of the term
R40 000
Total Fees
Term Three
Work-Integrated Learning
Fees are paid in full before the start of the term
Total Fees
R20 000
Disclaimer: Please note that total fees, as shown in above, excludes application, acceptance and administration fees.
These fees are separately payable. Please refer to the Fee Schedule for fee breakdown.