Home About FRA Full Time Courses Short Courses Academy Life Joining FRA News & Events Business FAQs p2q_embed_object.js is not included or it is too old! Please copy this file into your html directory. Home > About FRA About FRA Your career in fashion retail starts here With University tuition fees now up to £9,000 per annum, more students wanting to further their education are set with the difficult task of finding alternative routes to career entry and success. The Fashion Retail Academy offers the perfect solution – it is where your career gets off to a flying start. Not only will you enjoy an inspirational atmosphere where interactive learning is encouraged using the very latest facilities, we'll also make sure that you have the chance to meet the people who matter in the industry so you can see just how relevant your studies are to the real world of high street fashion. It's a great opportunity to gain the skills and experience needed to make you ‘job ready’ for an exciting career in the sector. The FRA was the first National Skills Academy to be opened in the UK in September 2006 (funded by a public-private partnership) to educate and train people for the modern workplace. Many FRA students have now benefitted from this exciting new venture and successfully developed the skills required for today's fashion retail industry. Fashion Retail Academy mission statement “To inspire and develop young talent for a career in the fashion retail industry” About FRA Our Sponsors Retail Supporters Other Supporters Support For Students Supporting FRA Working With Us Working At FRA Contact Us Prospectus Download or send me our prospectus... Of FRA graduates in 2010 - 65% gained full time work in the industry - 20% progressed on to other FRA courses - 7 % applied to University - 8% sought other further education courses or alternative careers About FRA Retail Supporters Other Supporters Support For Students Supporting FRA Working With Us Working At FRA Contact Us Full Courses What Course For You? Level 2 Fashion Retail Art & Design Diploma Apprenticeships Level 3 Art & Design - Fashion & Clothing Diploma Level 3 Graphic Design for Fashion Retail Diploma Level 3 Business for Fashion Retail Diploma Level 4 Fashion Retail Diploma Level 4 Fashion Retail Buying and Range Planning Diploma Level 4 Fashion Retail Merchandising Diploma Level 4 Fashion Garment Technology Diploma Level 4 Visual Display and Retail Branding for Fashion Retail Diploma Short Courses Short Courses Introduction Buying & Range Planning Introduction Visual Merchandising Introduction to Fashion PR & Marketing Introduction to Merchandising Introduction to Buying and Merchandising Post-Graduate Fashion Retail Programme Intermediate Buying and Merchandising Intermediate Merchandising Advanced Buying and Merchandising Introduction to Personal Styling Fashion Retail Maths 1 Fashion Retail Maths 2 Fashion Art Direction Academy Life Academy Life Master Classes Guest Lectures Work Placements Industry Opportunities Learning Resources Student Case Studies Alumni Joining FRA Joining FRA Apply Now Open Days Fees & Funding Student Support Accomodation Travel International Students News & Blog FRA News Press Articles Blog Video Gallery Business Apprenticeships Business Training and Consultancy Venue Hire Ticketed Events Make An Enquiry Site Info Accessibility Sitemap FAQs