Taught course

MA Fashion Design Management

Institution
University of the Arts London - London College of Fashion
Qualifications
MA

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:

  • An Honours degree at 2.1 or above in a related discipline
  • OR Equivalent qualifications;

APEL (Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning)

Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:

  • Related academic or work experience (minimum of three years)
  • The quality of the personal statement
  • A strong academic or other professional reference
  • OR a combination of these factors

Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in every case.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The continuing growth of the creative industries in the UK, has created employment opportunities for fashion design leaders and managers. The high demand for fashion design management is reflected in the career sections of professional networking and employment sites. MA Fashion Design Management prepares future design leaders and managers for a career in the fashion industry.

Effective design management is a key strategy in developing and maintaining the success of global fashion businesses. MA Fashion Design Management will give you a critical understanding of the global impact of fashion design through the lenses of sustainable design strategies, transparent supply chain development and innovation management.

You will develop a range of essential practical management skills alongside a critical understanding of the global impact of fashion design. This will support your development towards a career in further research or in industry where a holistic appreciation of sustainable management is a pre-requisite. This exciting and dynamic course will help you develop a valuable knowledge base through opportunities to work on industry-relevant projects tackling design management challenges in the current global fashion industry.

About London College of Fashion
London College of Fashion, UAL is a world leader in fashion education. We take pride in a global reputation for our courses, research and graduates that are shaping the future of the industry, driven by values around sustainability, ethical responsibility and social justice. For over a century we have been shaping the leaders of tomorrow and nurturing creative talent.

Our boundary-pushing research unites design, science, engineering and technology and our network of experts work collaboratively with industry, the public and partners to share knowledge and expertise, making a meaningful impact on the fashion industry.

Our home in east London on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park allows us to present a Cultural Programme of exhibitions, events and digital encounters, enriching the local area and helping us to engage with our community in new ways.

Information for international students

IELTS level 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please check our main English Language Requirements.

Fees and funding

UK students
£14,420
International students
£30,890

You can also find out more about the Postgraduate Masters Loan (Home students only) and other types of funding.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
London College of Fashion
Email
fashion.contact@arts.ac.uk