Fashion Design MA
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
The Fashion Design MA is part of the School of Art and Humanities MA Art & Design Suite, an innovative approach to postgraduate taught education that brings together disciplines from across art and design to produce a collaborative programme of courses that foreground the shared practices, processes and values of art and design in the 21st century. Our course is designed to develop creative problem solving and innovative fashion design skills, incorporating sustainable approaches and considering new technologies. The course encourages research and discussion of new methods and experimental techniques in fashion design, to develop practical and analytical skills.
The course aims to support the development of imaginative approaches to problem solving within the technical and design sector of the fashion industry. The aim of this course is to enable you to: Practical modules are run by staff who are practicing designers with expertise in fashion design. You will acquire strong 2D and 3D technical skills required to establish your career or advance your current practice.
Students are encouraged to engage with other departments within the University, such as 3D printing, laser cutting, textile print, embroidery and weave. This course is suited to applicants who wish to develop a future career within the industry or who wish to advance their existing skills in this area.
Key highlights
- Part of a collaborative suite spanning art and design disciplines
- Practical modules taught by practising fashion designers
- Builds strong 2D and 3D technical fashion design skills
- Incorporates sustainable approaches and new fashion technologies
- Access to 3D printing, laser cutting, textile print, embroidery and weave
- Encourages experimental techniques and research into new design methods
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject; or above
- Additional condition: portfolio — International students with qualifications in 'creative' or 'practice' subjects should submit a digital portfolio (pdf) of work with their application.
Scholarships
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.
Careers this course leads to
- Fashion designer
- Technical fashion designer
- Womenswear designer
- Menswear designer
- Sustainable fashion designer
- Design studio manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £8,900 | International: £18,700
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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