Fashion Design (MA)
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 34,815 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Fashion Design (MA)

    About

    Discover your own creative identity while developing essential fashion design skills on this UK master’s in fashion degree. On this MA Fashion Design at Winchester School of Art, you’ll benefit from our tutors’ industry experience, preparing you for a career in the competitive industry of fashion.

    MA Fashion Design encourages you to pursue your creative ambitions through practice, personal research and critical evaluation.

    Working in purpose-built studios, you’ll explore topics including:

    • sketchbook development
    • visual research
    • sustainability and design
    • construction techniques and materials
    • CAD (computer-aided design)
    • fashion portfolio skills

    You’ll learn from tutors with years of professional fashion design experience and strong industry connections. They will work closely with you to help you develop your individual strengths, build your fashion designer qualifications and to enhance your employability.

    You’ll benefit from professional skills workshops, exposure to industry through live briefs and guest lectures, and the opportunity to showcase your work in Winchester and London. The teaching team can also facilitate internship opportunities with leading fashion companies to support your career ambitions.

    Our facilities include:

    • bespoke pattern-cutting tables
    • industry-standard machines
    • traditional print and textile facilities
    • the latest technical and 3D printing technology

    We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.

    Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

    Course lead

    Your course leader is Reem Alasadi. Reem is a Principal Teaching Fellow and has made a significant impact on the fashion scene. Alongside her role as an academic, she has a successful career as a fashion designer. Visit Reem's staff profile to find out more about her work.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You’ll need a 2.2 degree.

    You’ll need to demonstrate your artistic ability by submitting a varied portfolio, including evidence of the process behind your work.


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    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6

    English Program Requirements

    If English isn't your first language, you'll need to complete an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to demonstrate your competence in English. You'll need all of the following scores as a minimum:

    IELTS score requirements

    overall score
    6.5
    reading
    6.0
    writing
    6.0
    speaking
    6.0
    listening
    6.0
    We accept other English language tests. Find out which English language tests we accept.

    Career

    Careers

    This master’s degree will prepare you for a range of career paths in fashion design, such as:

    • fashion designer
    • fashion buyer
    • costume designer
    • pattern cutter
    • illustrator
    • stylist
    • trend forecaster
    • editor
    • buyer
    • visual merchandiser
    • social media blogger
    • teacher

    You’ll also be prepared to continue your education with PhD study.

    Previous students have gone on to:

    • become fashion designers
    • become design teachers
    • start their own labels
    • present their collection at Pure trade show in London

    Many students have completed internships at fashion houses, such as:

    • Gareth Pugh
    • Roksanda Ilincic
    • Jasper Garvida for Ethologie
    • Thomas Tait.

    Careers services at Southampton

    We're a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:

    • work experience schemes
    • CV/resume and interview skills workshops
    • networking events
    • careers fairs attended by top employers
    • a wealth of volunteering opportunities
    • study abroad and summer school opportunities

    We have a thriving entrepreneurship culture. You'll be able to take advantage of:

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    34,815 / year

    Fashion Design (MA)

    University of Southampton

    University of Southampton

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Southampton