Program Overview
The Fashion at University of the Arts London is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 18 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 programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 16,080 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,310 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Fashion 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
- MA Fashion lasts 45 weeks full-time. It is structured in two units over five terms of varying lengths commencing in late October.
- MA Fashion sits outside the usual postgraduate framework as it shows in London Fashion Week on the official London Fashion Week schedule \x96 the only course to do so.
- Womenswear Fashion
- Menswear Fashion
- Knitwear Fashion
- Textiles for Fashion
- Unit 1 \x96 Diagnostic and Negotiated Phases.
- Unit 2 \x96 Independent Major Project.
- Every student will have the opportunity to show their work at the end of Unit 2.
- Selected students only will have the opportunity to show their work in the London Fashion Week catwalk show.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
A relevant good honours degree or equivalent professional experience; significant creative ability in Fashion Design, Textiles or Knitwear with a strong interest in fashion as a subject of study. Mature students are encouraged to apply.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,080 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,310 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,080 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,310 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the Arts London 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 University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London
London, England
The University of the Arts London (UAL) is a public collegiate university in London, England, United Kingdom. It specialises in arts, design, fashion, and the performing arts. The university is a...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months