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Fashion and Textiles, MA

De Montfort University, the United Kingdom

De Montfort University

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MAFull-time, Part-time12 - 24 monthsSeptemberGBP 8986 per yearGBP 15800 per year

About Fashion and Textiles, MA - at De Montfort University

This stimulating course challenges motivated graduates from fashion and textiles disciplines to explore their chosen specialism and take their development to the next level of creative innovation. Choose from one of the following three areas to specialise in:

  • Fashion Design focuses on womenswear, menswear and fashion knitwear.
  • Footwear Design and Accessories covers women’s, men’s and children’s footwear and accessories for sport, leisure or fashion
  • Textile Design examines printed, constructed and mixed media in relation to fashion, interiors and lifestyle

You will focus on building creative, technical and academic knowledge while developing a critical and contextual understanding of wider issues facing the global fashion industry. Complement your creative practice by selecting from optional modules to tailor your skills to your career aspirations, with the opportunity to undertake a live external client project.

Learn independently and direct your own studies, with encouragement and support from our specialist teachers who bring their industry insights to the curriculum. You will benefit from outstanding facilities that will both push your creative boundaries and advance your technical skills. 

Key features 

  • You can exit the course with a Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate award depending on the credits you have successfully achieved.
  • We are recognised as one of the country’s most sustainable fashion and textiles schools (Green Gown Awards, 2021) and one of the best fashion schools in the world for 2022 (CEOWORLD, 2022).
  • We will empower you to authoritatively choose your creative direction and tailor your learning around your own academic and professional interests 
  • Our stimulating, practice-based environment will help you to contextualise your own work, develop real-world skills and collaborate with international practitioners  
  • Learn from our research experts with a strong technical focus, alongside leading industry professionals who deliver outstanding guest lectures 
  • Benefit from an optional year-long work placement to gain valuable experience and enhance your practical and professional skills 
  • Join our close-knit interdisciplinary community which fosters a supportive learning environment for students from around the world 
  • Our award-winning Vijay Patel building has been designed to provide the space and facilities where all of our art and design students can develop their ideas and flourish. 

Notes about fees for this course

2023/24 tuition fees for UK students: £8,986 per year

2023/24 tuition fees for EU and international students: £15,800

Entry requirements

You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 UK bachelor’s honours design degree in fashion, textiles, footwear, or a contour-related subject relevant to your chosen subject specialism.

If you have other professional qualifications and industry experience we will consider your application on an individual basis.

Interview and Portfolio

Applicants with relevant qualifications should submit a portfolio of work (please see our Fashion and Textiles application portfolio advice for full details).

Non-standard applicants will be invited to attend an interview with a portfolio and a 2,500-word report.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

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