Course summary
The MA Creative Direction for Fashion Media is a unique industry-focused programme that allows you to learn about visual storytelling, media branding, and multi-media production. Drawing on from Vogue and Condé Nast’s knowledge and expertise, the course delivery is split between taught academic content, practical and technical workshops, independent research as well as masterclasses from leading industry professionals in exploring the creative, commercial, and critical dimensions of print, digital and experiential fashion media. The programme is situated within the fashion media portfolio of the college that also includes master’s courses in Fashion Journalism and Fashion Media Strategy. Students on MA Creative Direction for Fashion Media will share some taught sessions and projects with the other fashion media masters in order to nurture collaboration and to ensure that students acquire a holistic understanding of fashion media industries. The purpose of the programme is to provide opportunities for you to become an effective practitioner in your chosen field within fashion media. The programme aims to develop key transferable skills in communication, critical thinking, reflation as well as project management in preparing you to innovate and push the boundaries as a fashion storyteller, media business leader, or visual communicator. Vogue College of Fashion has a strong focus on preparation for industry. The programme aims to support an effective transition from study to employment, linking theory, and academic study to industry practice. You will become familiar with real industry situations that will allow you to continue to advance your knowledge and understanding and to develop new skills to a high level after graduation. During the course, you also have an opportunity to complete 4-week relevant work experience as part of your professional development.
Modules
Term 1 Fashion Media Futures /Critical Research: Understanding Audiences Term 2 Multi-Media Production /Critical Research: Understanding Audiences Term 3 Visual Culture & Creative Direction for Fashion / Final Masters Project Term 4 Final Masters Project
Assessment method
Assignments and project based.
How to apply
International applicants
Academic Entry Requirements UK applicants should ideally hold an undergraduate degree at a 2.2 classification or above in a related subject. However, applicants with an undergraduate degree in an unrelated subject who can demonstrate a commitment to and an understanding of the course subject are strongly encouraged to apply. International applicants should hold qualifications equivalent to an international undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a 2.2 classification or above in a related subject. English language requirements IELTS level 6.5 or above or equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) Full information can be found on our International Students webpage: https://www.voguecollege.com/campus/london/international-students-london-resources/
Entry requirements
UK applicants should ideally hold an undergraduate degree at a 2.2 classification or above in a related subject. However, applicants with an undergraduate degree in an unrelated subject who can demonstrate a commitment to and an understanding of the course subject are strongly encouraged to apply. International applicants should hold qualifications equivalent to an international undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a 2.2 classification or above in a related subject. If you have any questions about academic entry qualifications, please contact us at [email protected].
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £24950 | Whole course |
| England | £24950 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £24950 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £24950 | Whole course |
| Wales | £24950 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £24950 | Whole course |
| EU | £29950 | Whole course |
| International | £29950 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Deposit Fee – Confirming a Place
In order to confirm and secure a place on this course, applicants holding an offer from us must pay a non-refundable deposit of £3,000.00. Offers must be accepted, with the deposit payment made, within 2 weeks of the offer letter date.
Paying Tuition Fees
Once a place has been accepted and secured with a deposit, students will be required to settle their relevant tuition fees by 15th August in advance of the course start date. International students are required to pay their first instalment from 15th March in order to obtain a CAS for a Student Visa application – this instalment will be due immediately for offers accepted between 15th March and 15th August by international students.
Please note that international students will be required by UKVI to prove that the full course fee amount is accessible to them (in addition to other amounts) before a Student Visa is granted. For more information please see our International Students page, including visa requirements (https://www.voguecollege.com/academics/international-students-overview/).
All students can request an instalment plan. The total course fee (less the deposit amount) will be payable over 4 termly instalments under this arrangement. Full details and schedule are in our Terms and Conditions (https://www.voguecollege.com/policies/london-terms-and-conditions/)
There is an additional fee for an Optional New York Trip of about - £1,200 and the Graduate Exhibition Project, which is individual to the student's project.
Sponsorship information
Chevening and merit scholarships; and need-based awards.
Provider information
Vogue College of Fashion
31 Bedford Square
London
WC1B 3EE