MFA Menswear with Professional Experience at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Menswear with Professional Experience MFA is a two-year pathway combining a year of project-based study with a placement year in industry. It is aimed at students who want to launch their own menswear brand while gaining industry experience. Teaching takes place at the Harrow arts campus.

Department: Fashion | Duration: 2 years | Intake: Full-time - September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The study year follows the Menswear MA project-based curriculum with two core modules, supported by options such as Archive Research for Design, Specialist Techniques and Fashion Entrepreneurship, followed by a professional industry practice year.

Career pathways

The University has strong links with the fashion sector and students often find internships and employment through the course. Graduates have gone on to work at fashion houses and brands or to found their own labels.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in fashion, textiles or design-related subject areas and/or substantial relevant work experience. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio, if this does not contain sufficient menswear content, applicants will then be required to create a virtual portfolio of three design projects that best evidence individual inspiration, and how this is developed through the process of designing. Applicants will also need to identify in writing a specific area of personal interest that they believe will create a positive contribution to the menswear industry and which they envisage studying in depth whilst on the course. Selection for interview is based on both application and portfolio. If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing and no element below 5.5. Applicants are required to submit one academic reference.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,900 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 23,875 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years

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