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MFA Design (Fashion Design) at University of North Texas

University of North Texas, United States

Programme overview

The MFA in design with a concentration in fashion design is a terminal degree preparing graduates to be design educators, managers and professionals. Coursework is largely independent study with faculty, and the degree culminates in a gallery exhibition in lieu of a thesis.

Faculty: College of Visual Arts and Design  |  Department: Department of Design  |  Duration: 60 semester credit hours (typically 3 to 4 years)  |  Intake: Fall and Spring  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Denton, TX, United States

What you will study

Minimum 60 semester hours: fashion design concentration (21-30 hours), minor (9-15 hours), art history (9 hours) and research methods, all at the 5000 level or higher.

Career pathways

Design educators, managers and professionals in fashion.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Accredited bachelor's degree (minimum 120 semester credit hours) in fashion design, clothing and textiles, apparel manufacturing or a closely related field, plus at least two years of professional experience. Statement of purpose (1-2 pages), CV, two letters of recommendation, and a portfolio link with at least 10 work examples. Priority deadlines for funding: February 1 (fall) and October 1 (spring).

Intake: Fall and Spring

Duration: Minimum 60 semester credit hours including 30 hours of studio

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unt.edu/

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