Master of Arts - Global Fashion Retailing
- 1 year
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The MA Global Fashion Retailing programme at London College of Fashion is a dynamic and academically rigorous course that equips you with the skills needed to lead in the competitive global fashion retail industry. It blends theoretical and practical learning, focusing on retail strategy, internationalisation, sustainability, omnichannel retailing, and consumer insights.
The curriculum is underpinned by rigorous research and includes industry‑anchored teaching, guest speakers, and live projects to enhance employability. You will develop critical leadership capabilities, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills, with opportunities to personalise your learning according to your career aspirations.
Program structure
- Creative Retail Futures (20 credits)
- Retail Strategy and Operations (20 credits)
- Brand Management (20 credits) (Cross Course)
- Advanced Research Methods (20 credits) (Cross Course)
- Elective (20 credits)
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
- Advanced Retail Business (20 credits)
- 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.
