The Advocacy and Policy field involves influencing decision-making to support important causes, such as arts, culture, or the creative industries. Professionals in this area conduct research, analyse policies, and work closely with government officials and stakeholders to promote positive change. They raise public awareness, develop strategies, and use lobbying or campaigning to shape policies that align with their organisation’s goals. In creative sectors, this might mean advocating for funding, fair access, or future-facing strategies that protect cultural interests.
Roles in this field offer opportunities to learn about how policy is made and how public opinion and government priorities can be influenced. Strong communication, research, and strategic thinking skills are essential. Career paths can lead to positions like Advocacy Manager, Head of Public Affairs, Senior Policy Advisor, and Chief Executive Officer – where professionals shape the direction of sector policies, support cultural representation, and ensure the arts and creative industries are considered in wider political and social conversations.
Examples of roles within advocacy and policy:
- Creative Practitioner
- Influencer
- Campaign Marketer
- Engagement Officer
- Political Officer
- Projects Officer
- Public Affairs Assistant
- Communications Assistant
- Policy and Advocacy Officer
- Arts Advocate
- Cultural Educator
- Educational Psychologist
London College of Fashion courses relevant to careers in advocacy and policy:
- BA (Hons) Creative Direction for Fashion
- BA (Hons) Critical Practice in Fashion Media
- BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism and Content Creation
- BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing
- BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
- BA (Hons) Fashion Public Relations and Communication
- BSc (Hons) Fashion Management
- BSc (Hons) Psychology of Fashion
This list is not exhaustive. It is only an indication of directly connected LCF Courses.