Master of Arts - Fashion Design Management
- 1 year
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The MA Fashion Design Management programme at the Fashion Business School equips you with critical business management skills and a deep understanding of fashion’s global impact through sustainable design strategies, transparent supply chains, and innovation management. It focuses on developing the analytical and problem‑solving abilities needed for design, product development, sourcing, and sustainability roles in the global fashion industry.
The curriculum is informed by cutting‑edge research and continuously revised in response to industry developments, offering opportunities to work on live briefs and industry projects. Through workshops, expert speakers, and collaboration with peers across LCF, you will engage in innovative problem‑solving to address real‑world challenges, preparing for a career that demands a holistic approach to sustainable product management.
Program structure
Block 1
- Design Management Principles (20 credits)
- Sustainable Design Thinking (20 credits)
- Design and Innovation Strategy (20 credits)
Block 2
- Elective Units
Students will have the opportunity to participate in an elective unit as part of this course. This is an opportunity for students to collaborate with students from other courses within the college.
The following is an example list of electives that have been previously delivered:
- Creative Decision Making for Fashion Enterprise
- Cultural Programming
- Fashion Politics and Cultures
- Fashion Practices for Social Change
- Fashion Together: Collaboration for Innovation
- Leading Design Practice (20 credits)
- Advanced Research Methods (cross-course) (20 credits)
Block 3
- Masters Project (60 credits)
Price
Tuition fee:
- 30,890 GBP per education*
*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:
- An Honours degree at 2.1 or above in a related discipline
- OR Equivalent qualifications;
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases.
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 (minimum of three years)
- 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 every case.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS level 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 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.
