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PostgraduateCourse summary
Our course is designed to develop creative problem solving and innovative fashion design skills, incorporating sustainable approaches and considering new technologies. The course encourages research and discussion of new methods and experimental techniques in fashion design, to develop practical and analytical skills. The course aims to support the development of imaginative approaches to problem solving within the technical and design sector of the fashion industry. The aim of this course is to enable you to:
- Critically appraise the importance of social, technological and cultural dimensions of garment construction as applied to your personal practice and that of others.
- Evidence advanced knowledge and understanding of the complete fashion design cycle, from concept to garment including its emerging and future trends.
- Systematically plan, negotiate, and implement a coherent body of work underpinned by advanced practice and research in fashion design.
- Contribute to the principles and processes inherent in design to extend the life of clothing.
- Evidence awareness and relevance of your practice in relation to professional standards in pattern cutting and garment construction.
Modules
Modules Research Methods and Project Proposal Creative Innovation and Entrepreneurship Creative Studio Professional Practice Fashion and Textiles Vision and Realisation Major Project
Assessment method
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, tutorials, and a programme of design projects. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: * An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject or an equivalent professional qualification. * Alternative qualifications and/or significant experience may be accepted, subject to approval. * International students with qualifications in 'creative' or 'practice' subjects should submit a digital portfolio (pdf) of work with their application. * All suitably qualified applicants are normally invited in for an informal chat with a portfolio or considered for admittance under alternative arrangements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £7900 | Year 1 |
| England | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7900 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | Year 1 |
| International | £16000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).
If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/
Please email the Student Finance Office (mailto:[email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH