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MA - Master of Arts
City Centre Campus (Parkside Building)
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MA - Master of Arts
City Centre Campus (Parkside Building)
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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Our MA in Fashion and Textile Design brings together craftspeople, artists, and designers who are passionate about exploring the intersections between fashion, textiles, and material innovation. The course provides an immersive and dynamic environment for creative experimentation, critical reflection, and professional development. You will join a diverse community of recent graduates and experienced practitioners, all motivated to refine their skills and define their professional identity within an ever-evolving, global creative landscape. Each route includes specialist seminars and workshops within shared modules, enabling you to focus your research and creative output while collaborating with peers across the wider MA Fashion and Textile Design community. The first term introduces core design thinking, creative ideation, and research methodologies that are relevant to both specialisms. You will have the opportunity to explore the breadth of the subject area before confirming your chosen focus at the end of term one. In term two, you will apply your technical, conceptual, and collaborative skills through project-based briefs and focus on professionalism and networking through live challenges. Term three culminates in the launch of your collection, either on the runway or through exhibition, preparing you for professional creative practice or further research. This course is designed to suit both recent graduates and experienced practitioners who wish to advance their creative practice, explore interdisciplinary approaches, or develop the expertise to launch new ventures or pursue advanced research. Although a background or degree in fashion or textiles is beneficial, it is not essential to join the course as we will assess a creative digital portfolio in support of your application.
Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in Fashion or Textile Design, or a closely related subject area such as graphics or fine art. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered on an individual basis.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,350 per year
Students from Domestic
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£18,970 per year
Students from EU
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£18,970 per year
Students from International
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