Master of Arts - Fashion
- 1,5 years
- Duration
- 44,350 GBP
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The MA Fashion programme at Central Saint Martins is globally recognised for preparing students to practice professionally at the forefront of the industry, while also serving as a leading incubator of emerging design talent and a pathway to research degrees and academia.
The course fosters a pluriversal learning community that brings together diverse social and cultural identities, emphasizing authenticity, accountability, and sustainable practices such as upcycling. Through project-based learning, students engage in transformative dialogue with peers and practitioners, strengthening their values and identity while exploring specialist areas with originality and innovation.
Collaboration is central, with students teaming up for interdisciplinary live briefs and external partnerships to reimagine shared futures. The programme is underpinned by a core commitment to social, racial, and climate justice, aiming to reflect and influence the sustainable transformation of the fashion industry through inclusive, ethical, and cooperative practices.
Program structure
- Unit 1: Knowledge and Skills
- Unit 2: The Collaborative Unit
- Unit 3: Independent Projects (Pre-collection; Independent Major Project, Part 1 - Rationale, Research, and Initial Design Development Portfolio)
- Unit 4: Independent Major Project - Part 2 – Realisation
Price
Tuition fee:
- 27,720 GBP for year 1; 16,630 GBP for year 2*
*Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.
You may need to cover additional costs which are not included in your tuition fees, such as materials and equipment specific to your course.
Requirements for applicants
The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:
- A first or upper second-class honours degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear or Printed Textiles with a strong fashion bias Or An equivalent EU / international qualification.
Exceptionally applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered.
The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
- Related academic or work experience
- The quality of the personal statement
- A strong academic or other professional reference
- Or a combination of these factors.
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
English language requirements
- IELTS level 6.5 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
About the university
The University of the Arts London (UAL) produces and encourages the creativity essential for a better future. Its colleges have been at the forefront of innovative education since 1842, creating work with a lasting impact on people and the planet, driven by curiosity, imagination, and purpose.
London is fundamental to UAL's identity, providing a vital context where the university connects and exchanges ideas with individuals from all walks of life. Globally, its creative network influences education, culture, business, and society.
Through innovative research and creative instruction, UAL's faculty and staff bring fresh perspectives to education. The university enables students to build the careers they desire by working with them at every level - from pre-degree to postgraduate, and from short courses to online learning.
UAL's colleges
Ranked second in the world for art and design, UAL comprises six distinct colleges:
- Camberwell College of Arts
- Central Saint Martins
- Chelsea College of Arts
- London College of Communication
- London College of Fashion
- Wimbledon College of Arts
Together, they form a community of creatives, innovators, trailblazers, and storytellers, united in their mission to reimagine the future.
Courses in the visual arts, animation, screen, communication, fashion, media, and performance are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
