The Fashion Manufacturing MA addresses current industry challenges and skills shortages by focusing on apparel production, systems, sourcing, and manufacturing processes. This research-driven, industry-informed course is designed to meet the evolving needs of fashion manufacturing, from design and product development to innovative production techniques.

Developed with our industry partner the UK Fashion and Textile Organisation (UKFT), the course aims to equip you with the knowledge and expertise to challenge traditional fashion manufacturing systems. It emphasises technology and design for manufacturing, helping you become a specialist capable of driving innovation in the industry. You’ll also have the opportunity to critically examine existing practices, addressing social, ethical, cultural, and political issues within the context of fashion.

The course explores new production models, advanced processes, and offers hands-on industry engagement, ensuring you are prepared for leadership roles. You’ll gain valuable skills in prototype manufacturing and garment production.

Throughout the course, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art industry machinery, specialist software, and expert teaching staff, providing a dynamic learning environment. This MA integrates global insights and practical expertise, preparing you to thrive in the digital fashion industry. It fosters employability, entrepreneurship, and global fluency, bridging design, business, and production.

Graduates will be equipped for leadership roles in fashion production, garment technology, and manufacturing management.

Careers:

This course will equip you for a business management career in the domestic or international fashion industry. It offers an innovative and relevant fashion manufacturing curriculum that focuses on preparing you for senior roles in fashion production and manufacturing.

Our Fashion MA graduates have gone on to work in senior positions all over the world in many fashion roles, including for well-known brands such as Barbour, Jimmy Choo, Burberry, McQueen, LVMH and Stella Mc Cartney.

Many of our Fashion MA graduates have also gone on to study at PhD level and undertake further academic research, while others have set up their own businesses or work in fashion manufacturing overseas.