Program Overview
The Fashion Design at Paris College of Art is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Fashion Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 27,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 13,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Paris, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Fashion Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Studio I\', \'Connected Garments\', \'Atelier I\', \'History Of Fashion & Accessories\', \'Sustainable Production Processes\', \'Concept Development: Storytelling\', \'Studio II\', \'The Fashion Lab\', \'Atelier II\', \'Professional Practice Workshop Series\', "Master\'s Thesis"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
MA in Fashion Design Students with a background in fashion design or tailoring and a desire to explore the intersection of technology and fashion will be well suited to enter the program.
Admissions Criteria
- Paris College of Art seeks serious, responsible, and highly motivated applicants who demonstrate potential for growth. A prospective students potential for artistic achievement is one of the most important criteria in evaluating candidates for admission, whether it be at the undergraduate or graduate level. PCA students work with high level professionals in their chosen field of study, and a level of maturity and autonomy is expected of our students.
- English proficiency is a requirement, but we seek to serve an international student body where no one national group is dominant in numbers. We also care deeply about the sense of community that an institution of PCAs size is able to offer, and respectful collaboration and teamwork are important values at PCA. While students may apply before completing their undergraduate eduction they must have successfully received their Bachelors (or equivalent) to enroll at PCA.
English Proficiency
- All of PCAs programs are taught in English and students must have a high level of English proficiency to be successful. As part of the Admissions process, non-native English speakers are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS test results. so that we may evaluate their level of English proficiency.
Admissions Decisions
- The Admissions Committee will review an application once all required materials are received. Decisions are immediately mailed by post as well as sent via email. The status of the decision is also updated on the students personal account on our web portal. All materials submitted to the Admissions Office, including the portfolio, transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc. become the property of PCA and will not be returned to the applicant.
Accepted Applicants
- Admitted applicants receive information about housing, tuition and fees and other important matters in the online Welcome Packet that can be accessed on our web portal. The Admissions Committees decision to admit an applicant is contingent upon successful completion of any ongoing studies and on the receipt of the final transcripts for those studies.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 27,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 13,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 27,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 13,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Paris College of Art directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Paris College of Art
Paris College of Art
Paris, France
Paris College of Art, formerly Parsons Paris, is a private international college of art and design with U.S degree-granting authority and accreditation from the National Association of Schools of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
