MA Fashion Design at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Collaborate with renowned designers on our fast-paced and highly creative MA Fashion Design course. You’ll develop your individual design identity and complete a comprehensive exploration of advanced fashion design to prepare you with essential industry skills. The philosophy of the MA Fashion Design course encourages you to be creative, push the boundaries and think outside the box.

What you will study

This fashion design master’s is full-time for 1 year. You’ll study studio-based modules with the support of technical staff and make use of specialist equipment and machinery. In your first semester you’ll research, explore and demonstrate your advanced design ability.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including self employment, freelancing, high street retailers, online retailers, fashion houses, interior design consultants, interior design studios, universities. Careers directly related to the course include fashion designer, fashion manager, fashion buyer, fashion university lecturer, stylist, textile designer, journalist, fashion merchandiser.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree. or significant suitable work experience to study this course. You'll also need to submit a portfolio that articulates your interests and exploration of contemporary, ethical fashion design. Your portfolio should demonstrate your artistic ability relevant to fashion and include evidence of the process behind your work. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,500 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 32,000 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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