Semester Condé Nast Fashion and Merchandising at Richmond American University London

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What's Included

API students are offered a special opportunity to expand their knowledge of the crossroads between business and fashion through a special partnership between Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design and Richmond, The American University in London—the world’s first U.K. and U.S. double accredited university!

Study the business of fashion in metropolitan London, an epicenter of developing creative industries and fashion advancement. Learn from industry experts and leading academics at Condé Nast and gain access to some of the top creative minds in London.

Plus, this API program includes an international excursion to Paris that is exclusive to this program and is included within the program fee! Read more about this excursion below!

What's Included?

Highlights

Pre Departure Services

Advising

APIConnect Platform

Orientation Materials and Resources

API Alumni Network

Scholarships

On Site Services

Airport Reception

On-Site Orientation

Housing

Excursions

Resident Director

Tuition

Medical and Life Insurance

Social and Cultural Activities

Welcome and Farewell Group Meals

Re-Entry Services

Re-Entry Materials and Support

Post-Program Evaluation

Transcript

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Application Requirements

  • Minimum 2.75 G.P.A.
  • Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
  • Ideal student applicants include fashion and/or business majors
  • Completed API application
  • Official transcript
  • University Approval Form
  • Entry requirements: valid passport with student visa (more information provided post-acceptance)
Dates & Fees
Session Program Dates Program Cost Application Deadline Extended Application Deadline Payment Deadline
Fall Aug 26, 2023 - Dec 16, 2023 $24,500 Jun 1, 2023 No Extension Jul 1, 2023
Spring Jan, 2024 - May, 2024 $25,500 Nov 15, 2023 No Extension Nov 30, 2023
Excursions

API students participate in excursions designed to help familiarize them with the culture and surrounding areas of their host city and country. This API program includes an international excursion to Paris included within the program fee! This excursion is exclusive to this program, and will include incredible activities, such as visiting:

- The Louis Vuitton Foundation,
 - The Galleries Lafayette or other interesting concept stores,
- and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum.

Plus, you'll enjoy wonderful Parisian meals and a potential trip to a show.

The following is a listing of additional potential excursions for API London programs. API may need to modify the excursions offered in a given term due to travel restrictions or health and safety concerns.

  • A Historic Royal Palace

    Explore one of the many historic royal palaces in and around London! These palaces show the extravagant wealth of the previous and current royal families of England and hold collections of art, furniture and jewels that are truly priceless. The buildings themselves are also marvels of architecture and show how each palace was adapted and redesigned for each monarch.

  • Wales Weekend

    Wales has more castles per square mile than anywhere else in the world. Every hill, church or standing stone has a story all of its own. Cardiff, the capital city is the location of many Dr. Who scenes, and the Welsh countryside is home to picturesque abbeys and castles painted by many artists through the centuries.

  • Small Town Britain

    Find yourself amongst the cobbled streets, nibbling a warm scone, and enjoying the quintessence of British life. On this excursion, we will venture outside the hustle and bustle of London and into one of the cozier corners of England. Chocolate box houses, thatched roofs, and blazing firesides say 'quaint' with the perfect amount of British charm. Take time to stop and smell the roses and immerse yourself in a fairy tale village on this wonderful day away.

  • Edinburgh

    Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city, is one of the greenest and most beautiful cities in Europe, attested to by the 2 million visitors it receives each year. It is built on a jumble of hills and valleys and has an extinct volcano 823 feet high in the heart of the city. This volcano is known as Arthur’s Seat and it is possible for the more active to climb to the summit, from which the views of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside are spectacular. One of the city's most distinctive and most visited landmarks is Edinburgh Castle, perched high up in the city centre on the craggy remains of another extinct volcano. It was believed to have been the site of an Iron Age fort. It is still in use by the British army. From The Castle, The Royal Mile leads down past many medieval buildings to the new Scottish Parliament. Next to Parliament is the Palace of Holyrood House, which is the Queen's Scottish residence and the scene of royal garden parties in the Summer. It was also home to the infamous Mary Queen of Scots. and welcomes visitors to tread in the steps of the royals.

  • A Historic Royal Palace

    Explore one of the many historic royal palaces in and around London! These palaces show the extravagant wealth of the previous and current royal families of England and hold collections of art, furniture and jewels that are truly priceless. The buildings themselves are also marvels of architecture and show how each palace was adapted and redesigned for each monarch.

  • Stonehenge & Bath

    This API excursion offers students the chance to see one of the wonders of the world, Stonehenge. Everyone has heard of Stonehenge, but mystery still shrouds it from how the stones made it to their final resting place to the exact purpose of the site. After exploring one of the best prehistoric sites in Europe, students will be off to Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here students can travel through time, exploring what Bath may have been like during the Roman Occupation through the Roman Baths or explore the Georgian Architecture and Fashion of Jane Austen’s time.

Program Details

What You’ll Study

TOTAL CREDITS - up to 17 US semester credits

Students will select four core fashion-related classes from the following list:

— Foundations of the Business of Fashion

— History of Fashion

— Fashion Marketing and Retail

— Psychology of Fashion and Luxury Goods

— Ethical Fashion and Sustainability

In addition, students will enroll in a special course conducted in partnership between Richmond and Condé Nast:

— Fashion Buying and Merchandise with Condé Nast

The Condé Nast course includes weekly visits to museums, and industry sites, invitations to CN talks and special guest lectures. This course also includes a weekend in Paris to visit the Louis Vuitton foundation, famous galleries, and more!

TRANSCRIPTS

Students receive an official transcript from the Richmond, The American University in London upon successful completion of the program.

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    Sally Wippman

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    Vanessa Alves

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Courses
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Outside the classroom, students are offered guest lectures and special sessions to complement their studies at Condé Nast. From visits to galleries and museums as well as an exclusive visit to the Vogue House of London, students will develop a unique perspective into the business of fashion in the creative hub of London.

Fashion Weekend in Paris

To complement studies in London fashion, this exciting program also includes a weekend in Paris! Students will explore this internationally renowned fashion capital, with guided visits to the Louis Vuitton Foundation, Condé Nast Paris offices, Galleries Lafayette, and other concept stores. Balancing an entrepreneurial outlook with a critical perspective, this program provides an excellent introduction to fashion buying and merchandising techniques. You will also have the opportunity to attend inspirational guest lectures at Condé Nast College of Fashion Design, learning from experts in the fashion industry.

Courses at Richmond American University London (Semester Condé Nast)

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Courses at Richmond American University London (Semester Condé Nast)

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Highlights
  • Special guided visits to the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris
Housing

We can’t wait to welcome you to London! We know you’re excited to get out and start exploring, but at the end of long days, you’ll want a cozy place to study, socialize, rest, and relax.

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