MA Fashion and Textiles at Nottingham Trent University

A flexible part-time MA for developing a specialism within fashion, textiles or knitwear design, with modules studied in sequence or individually depending on existing qualifications. It takes a personalised approach to practice and theory and includes research trips to London.

Faculty: Nottingham School of Art & Design  |  Duration: 2 years (90 weeks) part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take two core modules, Innovation in Practice and Culture and Collaboration, and one 20-credit option from Professional Futures and Advancing Research Design: Maximising Your Methods. Assessment is 100% coursework including a project proposal, experimental designs, a portfolio and CV.

Career pathways

Roles include commercial or independent fashion, textile or knitwear designer, maker or artist, buyer, merchandiser, production manager, trend forecaster and stylist; some graduates progress to teaching, lecturing, journalism or MPhil and PhD study.

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