Language

English

Start date

September 2027

Frequency

Full time

Duration

3 Years

Credits

360 UK Credits

A programme designed to support your development within the fashion industry with an international and contemporary perspective on an increasingly digital landscape.

The BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Promotion* combines creative practice, strategic thinking and cultural analysis to develop professionals capable of communicating fashion in a global and digital context. Through disciplines such as styling, art direction, photography, visual merchandising and digital content, you will understand how brands are built and how they are positioned across different media and platforms.

You will work with trends, concepts and visual narratives aimed at specific audiences, always linking creative practice with applied research. This approach allows you to engage with both large organisations and independent scenes, developing a critical perspective and a coherent professional portfolio. 

Studying this programme at IED Madrid places you in an environment specialised in design and closely connected to contemporary visual culture, while obtaining a degree awarded by the University of Westminster with international recognition. 

It is taught at IED Madrid Gran Vía - Palacio de Altamira. 

Information to decide

A programme designed to develop the creative, strategic and digital skills needed to communicate fashion in a global and constantly evolving landscape. 

Learning combines theoretical lectures, creative workshops and individual project tutorials, working with briefs that reflect real industry dynamics. 

The structure progresses from initial exploration to specialisation: 

Level 4: foundations of fashion marketing and advertising. 

Level 5: professional development, industry-oriented projects and definition of individual interests. 

Level 6: specialisation and final project.

This programme is aimed at individuals interested in fashion communication and marketing from a creative, strategic and digital perspective. It is ideal for those who want to work with imagery, content, branding, campaigns and experiences, while understanding how brands, media and consumers evolve. 

Designed for students with aesthetic sensitivity, an interest in cultural trends and the motivation to develop a professional portfolio within an international environment closely connected to Madrid’s cultural scene. 

The programme approaches fashion communication and marketing from a global perspective, integrating visual creativity, cultural analysis and strategic tools. You will learn to develop images, content, campaigns and experiences for diverse audiences, combining styling, art direction, digital media and branding with key elements of contemporary marketing. 

Studying this BA (Hons) in Madrid allows you to study to British academic standards while engaging with a dynamic creative ecosystem, connecting the local scene with the global fashion industry.

You will be able to orient your career towards professional areas such as: 

  • Branding 
  • Digital Content Creation 
  • Visual Merchandising 
  • Creative Marketing 
  • Trend Insight 
  • PR 

Syllabus

The first year builds a foundation in key marketing and promotion tools while introducing you to the wider landscape of fashion communication.

Subjects of study include: 

  • Brand Narratives 

  • Creativity and Collaboration for Fashion Marketing 

  • Digital Fashion Marketing 

  • Fashion Fundamentals 

  • Fashion Styling and Creative Direction 

  • Introduction to Fashion Marketing 

  • Promotion and Media 

Credit Level 4 

Year 2 develops your practical marketing and promotion skills and includes industry-led projects with fashion brands. 

Subjects of study include: 

  • Digital Content Creation 

  • Digital Fashion Promotion 

  • Employability 

  • Fashion Branding Strategies 

  • Fashion Campaign 

  • Fashion Culture and Trends 

  • Fashion Experience 

Credit Level 5 

Between Years 2 and 3, you may undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Fashion Marketing and Promotion with Professional Experience.

*The availability of a placement year is subject to the applicable legal and regulatory framework and may vary depending on the conditions in force at the time of delivery.

 

Your final year focuses on portfolio development and strategic management skills, allowing you to specialise in the areas of fashion promotion that best align with your creative and professional goals. Your final project culminates in a degree show. 

Subjects of study include: 

  • Creative Fashion Branding 

  • Creative Fashion Marketing Final Project 

  • Emerging Media 

  • Fashion Entrepreneurship 

  • Fashion Event Management 

  • Future Trends and Insight 

  • Marketing and Luxury Brand Development 

  • Sustainable Fashion 

Credit Level 6 

Faculty

Director

Federico Antelo

Director of the Fashion School at IED Madrid, Visual Artist, and Textile Designer

Course Coordinator

John Eccles

Fashion Creative

News

26 October 2026

Architetture mutevoli del corpo: IED at FGI 2026

A fashion show exploring the ever-changing architectures of the body

Art and design exhibition featuring two central rocks sewn with printed fabrics

23 October 2026

“Valor Ancestral: Latam Creative Talent 2026” makes a stop at IED Barcelona

Following its presentation at IED Madrid and ahead of its move to IED Kunsthal Bilbao, the latest edition of the international exhibition, an initiative promoted by IED since 2022, was on display to coincide with the Barcelona campus’s activities as part of Barcelona Design Week.

Carousel of models on the catwalk of a fashion show

23 October 2026

Acceptance Letter, the label founded by IED Barcelona lecturer Jeakyong Sim, wins the 080 Barcelona Fashion / Rec.0 competition

The label has been recognised as the best emerging local fashion proposal in the 15th edition of the initiative, which has previously awarded IED alumni such as Guillermo Justicia and Elna Solans.

22 October 2026

One student and four alumni from IED Kunsthal Bilbao, alongside two alumni from IED Madrid, awarded scholarships to study at Central Saint Martins

The selected designers have taken part in an intensive two-week programme in London, linked to the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum's Transmissions project.

Female model posing on a rock wearing a white wool wide-sleeved sweater

22 October 2026

IED Barcelona Alumni Andrea Trescolí showcases two looks that put circularity into practice in fashion at Rec.0

From 4 to 7 November, she will showcase her creations entered in a competition for emerging designers who use materials and processes aimed at reducing waste, as part of the festival’s Fashion Design Schools Exhibition at the Igualada Leather Museum (Barcelona).

16 October 2026

From Zero to Future 2026

Opening of the Academic Year in Visual Arts and Communication with a Three-Day Workshop for New Students

14 October 2026

TypoLAB by Gonzalo Muñoz wins a LADAWARD 2026 Award

The project adds another international accolade to its list of achievements, winning in the Student–Digital category.

06 October 2026

150 students begin the 2026–2027 Academic Year on IED Barcelona’s Master’s, Postgraduate and Foundation Courses

The Welcome Event for Master’s and Postgraduate students took place on 1 and 2 October, featuring a new edition of the “Designing for the Many” workshop and the opening lecture. Foundation students received their welcome on 5 October.

06 October 2026

Public Program IED.60, October 2026

This month, IED’s Public Program continues to take design beyond the classroom, creating opportunities for dialogue with audiences, cultural institutions, businesses and professional communities.

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Exhibitions and Festival

06 October 2026 - 01 September 2027

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“The Beetle Bottle” and “Mis queridos Ascos” at “Matter Matters. Designing with the World”

The projects created by IED Barcelona alumni Abdelaziz Moustafa (Product Design) and Violeta Mata (Fashion Design) have been selected to be part of this exhibition at the Museu del Disseny-DHub.

Exhibitions and Festival

08 October 2026 - 31 October 2026

Turin

IED Torino x Torino Design City

From October 8 to 31, 2026, IED Torino will take part with three student projects exploring ecological and environmental transition, as part of a programme of exhibitions, talks and workshops focused on design and innovation.

Exhibitions and Festival

29 October 2026 - 15 November 2026

Madrid

IED Madrid takes part in BID26 with a project exploring identity and identification systems

The project combines installations, interfaces and immersive experiences to reflect on depersonalisation, exclusion and the role of digital and social codes in shaping identity.