Master of Arts (MA Fashion Studies)

Course Information :

The course is not merely a design course with a token input of business studies, but one in which a management programme is integrated with creative studies. With the globalisation of textiles and fashion, many employers now demand flexible graduates with a breadth of design knowledge and an ability to manage design strategies. The main focus is commercial design and the ability to appraise creative ideas within a business context. The course produces a broad based design professional who can competently address the design process and manage dseign within a range of operations. Year 1 : Fashion and Textile Design Marketing, Merchandising Design Management. CAD Skills Year 2 : Design Based Projects Market Based Projects Dissertation

Coursework & Assessment :

Coursework and studio presentation accounts for 70%. The other 30% is written examination.

Careers :

Students most commonly get work in the following areas, which demand creative flair combined with management ability: commercial fashion or fabric design ,design management, buying, product development and fashion retail managemen.