Master of Science - Psychology of Fashion
- 1 year
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The MSc Psychology of Fashion at London College of Fashion is a British Psychological Society (BPS)‑accredited conversion course, offering a postgraduate qualification for graduates from any discipline or those with a psychology background who wish to apply psychological science in the context of fashion and the creative industries. Described by the BPS as “really impressive and innovative,” the programme provides critical insight into human behaviour to understand and improve the industry’s impact on its workforce, consumers, and the environment.
The course equips you with a rich portfolio of research, data analysis, and communication skills, fostering confidence in solving complex problems and working both independently and in teams. Graduates gain a distinctive edge in the job market, progressing to roles such as market researchers, consumer insights analysts, project managers, PhD researchers, and entrepreneurs who have established their own businesses.
Program structure
Block 1
- Experiencing Fashion: Research Methods and Approaches (20 Credits)
- Fashion Consumer Psychology and Sustainability (20 Credits)
- Personality and Individual Differences (20 Credits)
Block 2
- Data Analysis for Behavioural Research (20 Credits)
- Cognition and Creativity (20 Credits)
- Fashion Together: Psychology (20 Credits)
Block 3
- Master’s Project Psychology (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 any Arts and Humanities or Science subjects.
- OR equivalent qualifications;
Note: As a BPS-accredited conversion programme, this course does not operate Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning.
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.
