Master of Arts - Fashion Design Technology (Womenswear)
- 1,5 years
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The MA Fashion Design Technology (Womenswear) programme at London College of Fashion is guided by experienced staff and resourced with industry‑standard equipment, nurturing enquiry and developing professionals who will influence the future of the industry. It is one of five courses within the Fashion Programme, focusing on advanced research, the synthesis of theory and practice, and the synergy between craft and technology.
Students develop their work conceptually and technically through investigative research into processes and materials, accessing specialist facilities for both hand‑crafted and digital manufacturing. The course encourages collaboration with peers and industry partners in areas like sourcing, manufacture, project management, and marketing, building valuable contacts for the future.
Supported by LCF’s Digital Anthropology Lab and Digital Learning Lab, students can innovate in integrated 3D digital design, exploring diverse production techniques from couture craftsmanship to futuristic experimentation to form the basis of their Masters collection.
Program structure
- Expanded Fashion Practice
This unit is designed to establish and develop your creative thinking and expand your practical skills through workshops and facility inductions. You will evaluate and enhance your technical abilities by exploring innovative manufacturing and pattern cutting methods, while strengthening your research knowledge through alternative methodologies.
- Collaborative Challenge
This unit offers an opportunity to innovate and explore developmental processes through collaborative working practices, developing essential professional skills in negotiation, teamwork, and networking. Emphasising cross‑disciplinary, student‑led collaboration, you can conceive your own project or engage with industry and college briefs.
- Establish, Prototype and Test
This unit supports the planning and development of your Master’s Project, focusing on the evaluation and progression of your studio practice through in‑depth research. You will refine your critical practice in line with your expanding theories and proposed market, culminating in an oral presentation aligned with your Research Proposal outcomes.
- Research Proposal
This unit focuses on developing effective research approaches crucial for your Master’s project and future career, guiding you to theoretically interrogate your practice and define your research philosophy. You will build core research capabilities, explore methodologies and tools, and construct a robust, ethically sound research proposal with achievable aims and critical questions, supported in both disciplinary and interdisciplinary exploration.
- Masters Project
The Master's Project is the culminating, self‑directed phase of your studies, where you synthesise all acquired knowledge and skills under the guidance of a supervisor. You will negotiate the project's direction, communicate your work effectively, and demonstrate critical interrogation of your practice through robust research and theoretical analysis, resulting in a high‑quality piece that showcases your practice, academic literacy, and professional standards for your future career.
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. Applicants with a degree in another subject may be considered, depending on the strength of the application;
- 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 each case.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS level 6.5 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.
