Luxury Business Management at UCA

Our MA in Luxury Business Management is a specialised degree course in luxury business, designed to support your career development within the luxury sector.

On this course, which is ideally suited to those with prior experience in the sector, you will explore the nuances of business, luxury industries, creative practice, exclusivity, and uniqueness, gaining specialised insights into luxury consumers and emerging market trends. And, with Chartered Management Institute accreditation, you’ll also work towards gaining a prestigious professional qualification, in addition to your degree award. 

With a curriculum that spans diverse luxury markets and products, you will be equipped to excel in this competitive industry. You will benefit from exclusive guidance provided by renowned luxury experts, extending beyond the classroom to align with your unique interests and career goals.

This course is delivered by the Business School for the Creative Industries at UCA Epsom and is based at our new The Wells Building which is close to the main campus. 

You will elevate your understanding of luxury and unlock new possibilities in this competitive market.

 

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UCA Epsom
Start date(s)
September 2025
Duration
1 year full-time
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Honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in the subject/related discipline
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UCA Epsom
Start date(s)
September 2025, January 2025
Duration
2 years full-time
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A recognised bachelor degree or 3 year diploma with a strong portfolio in a relevant subject

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Accreditations, partners and industry connections

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This course has dual accreditation with The Chartered Management Institute, you will earn a nationally recognised professional qualification during your degree course.

What you'll study

What you'll
study

The content of the course may be subject to change. Curriculum content is provided as a guide.

On this course you’ll prepare for postgraduate study with a mix of online and face-to-face learning that will give you the study skills required to complete a Masters course. 

Navigating Luxury Industries and Business for Strategic Leadership
This unit focuses on developing your ability to navigate the luxury landscape, and to understand its interconnectivity. By introducing you to a range of interdisciplinary theoretical ideas, this unit will enable you to respond to complex contemporary challenges within the luxury sector as a strategic, thoughtful, and creative luxury business leader.

Strategic Business Perspectives In Fashion And Luxury Industries
Business leaders in the fashion and luxury industries need a profound understanding of strategy for effective operation in the complex markets unique to these sectors. This unit aims to enable you – as a current or future business leader in the fashion or luxury sector – to develop and influence an organisation's strategic direction within the fashion and luxury landscape. You will critique the factors specific to these industries that drive strategic development, appraise tailored strategic approaches, and develop an organisational strategy to achieve a business goal. You will also propose an approach to implement and monitor the strategy, ensuring sustained success within the fashion or luxury business context.

Luxury Industries And Business Futures
You will enhance your analytical, creative, and practical skills in this unit, preparing you for leadership roles in the dynamic and evolving world of luxury industries and business. You will focus on exploring complex issues and future opportunities within the luxury sector through the lens of entrepreneurial practice. By exploring the dynamic interplay of luxury innovation and entrepreneurial leadership, you will gain insights into the multi-dimensional issues shaping entrepreneurial practices and the future of business in the luxury sector.

Sustainable Business Design And Development In Fashion And Luxury Industries
This unit integrates business design and development with sustainable business practices in the fashion and luxury industries. You will formulate business strategies that navigate modern market complexities and adhere to sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Fashion and Luxury Industries and Business Final Major Project
Your final major project represents the culmination of your academic journey, requiring the practical application of knowledge gained throughout your programme. It is focused on creating value for your future career at the highest strategic level. The unit challenges you to critically analyse an area of fashion or luxury business that you are passionate about.

Course specifications

Please note, syllabus content indicated is provided as a guide. The content of the course may be subject to change in line with our Student Terms and Conditions for example, as required by external professional bodies or to improve the quality of the course.

Fees & funding

Fees & financial support

Tuition fees

  • 2025/26: £12,500

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

  • 2025/26 (MA): £18,500
  • 2025/26 (Integrated International Pre-Masters course - Sept & Jan): £17,500
  • 2025/26 (Integrated International Pre-Masters course - May): £8,750

Please note: the fees listed here are correct for the stated academic year only. For more detailed information about our course fees please see our fees and finance pages

UCA scholarships and fee discounts

At UCA we have a number of scholarships and fee discounts available to assist you with the cost of your studies.

Current UCA students and alumni may be eligible for a tuition fee discount.

Financial support

There are lots of ways you can access additional financial support to help you fund your studies - both from UCA and from external sources. Discover what support you might qualify for please see our financial support information.

Additional course costs

In addition to the tuition fees there may be other costs for your course. The things that you are likely to need to budget for to get the most out of a creative arts education will include books, printing costs, occasional or optional study trips and/or project materials.

These costs will vary according to the nature of your project work and the individual choices that you make. Please see the Additional Course Costs section of the Course Information Document for more details of the costs you may incur.

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Facilities

At UCA Epsom there are studios with networked computer facilities and you also have access to our extensive range of campus facilities, including: print studios with extensive screen printing facilities, photography studios, 3D workshops, media store for borrowing film and photography equipment. There is also a modern library with a wealth of books, journals, special collections and online resources.

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Business School studios, UCA Epsom

Business School studios, UCA Epsom

Business School, UCA Epsom

Business School, UCA Epsom

Career opportunities

Graduates of this impressive course might find themselves working within roles such as:

  • Luxury brand manager
  • Luxury goods product manager
  • Luxury retail buyer
  • PR specialist
  • Luxury goods market researcher

You may want to undertake further study or research to specialise even further.

Entry requirements

This course doesn't require a portfolio but as part of our accreditation from CMI, we will send you a short questionnaire to complete after you have applied, so please look out for this.

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