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MA - Master of Arts
London College of Fashion
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MA - Master of Arts
London College of Fashion
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
Select a an exam type
This rigorous specialist design management course helps to equip the next generation of creative managers for a dynamic career in fashion design and innovation management.
Course overview
Introduction
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.
What to expect
This course takes a holistic approach to draw together business and management from a creative perspective. A diverse range of teaching and learning methods is used and you will have access to a wide range of resources within the University of the Arts including Libraries, Academic Support, and the Language Centre. You can expect:
Master classes & industry guest speakers
Practice based units & prototype development
Individual & group presentations
Group work & peer assessment
Lectures, seminars & workshops
Reflective statements & self-evaluation
Formative assessment feed-forward sessions
Summative assessment
Online digital learning
Virtual museum and gallery visits
Written assessment including blogs; business reports; case studies and research projects
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£13,330 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry. Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.
£28,570 per year
Students from EU
The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry. Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.
£28,570 per year
Students from International
The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry. Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.
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