Course summary
MA Fashion Design Management responds to the fashion and retail industry demand for appropriately educated Design Management specialists who can effectively apply their professionalism to organisations, which might include fashion brands, retailers, manufacturers or consultancies. What can you expect? This programme is primarily for design graduates, however those from business backgrounds, or with industry experience, are also encouraged to apply. Students are able to undertake live projects and briefs, work with industry and research practitioners, and attend a wide range of presentations across the course, college and university. The course supports global perspectives, and students are encouraged to apply business and theoretical models to their own experience and future career ambitions. The majority of students will enter roles in industry in either large and medium-sized companies, or entrepreneurial start-ups. The course is based at High Holborn near the central London areas of Lincoln’s Inn Fields and Clerkenwell. Holborn is just a short walk away from The British Museum, Somerset House and the historic Leather Lane market. As well as many of London College of Fashion’s Fashion business courses, High Holborn is home to UAL’s Students’ Union and a show room space hosting student led exhibitions. About London College of Fashion London College of Fashion, UAL, has been nurturing creative talent for over a century, offering courses in all things fashion. In design, we teach a combination of heritage and radical thinking. Craftsmanship and new technology. Engineering – and in-depth design research. We teach innovative ideas first – and then innovative practice to bring them to life. Through teaching, specialist research, and collaborative work, we empower our students to think differently, using fashion to examine the past, build a sustainable future, and improve the way we live.
Modules
Modules include: Design thinking; fashion branding; research methods; creative futures; managing fashion projects; collaborative unit; Master's project.
Assessment method
Assessment includes Master's project.
Entry requirements
An Honours degree at 2.1 or above in fashion or clothing design and/or production; applicants with a degree in another subject may be considered, depending on the strength of the application; or equivalent qualifications; or relevant and quantitative industrial experience for a minimum of 3 years; interview. Applications from mature students are welcomed. Applicants selected for interview will be asked to bring a portfolio of previous work, including developmental work where possible, and 2 menswear garments they have made to evidence their skills. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in any 1 skill.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £13330 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £13330 | Whole course |
Scotland | £13330 | Whole course |
Wales | £13330 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £13330 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £13330 | Whole course |
EU | £28570 | Whole course |
International | £28570 | 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
Provider information
University of the Arts London
272 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7EY