MA Design (Fashion) at Arts University Plymouth

Programme overview

An MA that reimagines the fashion status quo through research-led, practical exploration of materials, processes and technologies to propose new industry strategies. Students build a fashion project through new material applications, circular production protocols and systems-thinking, from concept to prototype to product or service.

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: 2026 and 2027 entry | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research-based, studio-centred enquiry with external briefs, using the Materials Lab, Biomaterials Lab, Sew Lab, CAD Lab and Fab Lab South West. Three units: Practice-Led Research Methods, Creative & Critical Development and Independent Final Project, with critiques, seminars, research intensives, site visits and lectures shared with MA students in other disciplines.

Career pathways

Career opportunities include Fashion Designers, Fashion Retailers, Fashion Educators, Researchers, Entrepreneurs, Buyers, Materials Researchers and Wearables Designers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above; applicants without the standard requirements are encouraged to make contact. Portfolio requested after application and an interview where the strength of creative practice and experience is considered. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (or equivalent, e.g. PTE Academic 50, WAEC English C4). Recommended application deadline 1 July.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). Masters full-time UK fee (1-year course); part-time £5,320 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). Masters full-time EU & international fee (1-year course); part-time £9,275 Source

Intake: 2026 and 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://somis.plymouthart.ac.uk/index_app.php?page=app_pre_dashboard.php&crs_code=MAFD1F2728

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