The Fashion,MA at Leeds Beckett University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the City Campus campus in Leeds, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 24,067 / year, with the next intake on September 15, 2026.

About Fashion,MA

Why study Fashion at Leeds Beckett University...

Specialise - in the area of fashion that you are most passionate about
Develop a portfolio of work - to demonstrate your research and practical skills to potential employers
Close links to design and creative businesses - in the Yorkshire region, throughout the UK, and beyond
Access to a vast range of ideas, skills and facilities - take your work in your own direction
A home to thriving creative and fashion sectors - Leeds offers countless opportunities for fashion graduates on our doorstep

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Fashion,MA at Leeds Beckett University

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of fashion design, visual communication for fashion, or fashion writing/media, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

In your personal statement, as well as the reason for your application, your interest and experience in the field and your future ambitions within the subject area, you should also include a section titled ‘Statement of Intent'. Under this heading you should cover the following criteria in around 500 words:

visual inspiration for your personal project (what format will this take and where will it be sourced, if it will build on existing work then please reference this)
conceptual inspiration (the narrative/meaning behind the project)
process (the technical processes you plan to use/combine throughout the project)
materials (the materials palette you plan to explore)
audience (who is your intended customer, viewer, reader?)
outcome (e.g. a fashion collection, installation, accessories, magazine, series of written publications, visual merchandising plan, photography, styling consultancy, etc.)

All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be required to submit a portfolio of creative work related to the cognate areas listed above and may be required to attend an interview. Your portfolio should include examples from your previous education, professional experience, or personal work.

All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.

All applicants should satisfy our English Language requirements. Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. Further details about acceptable equivalent qualifications can be found on our International Student information pages.

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Fashion

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of fashion design, visual communication for fashion, or fashion writing/media, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

In your personal statement, as well as the reason for your application, your interest and experience in the field and your future ambitions within the subject area, you should also include a section titled ‘Statement of Intent'. Under this heading you should cover the following criteria in around 500 words:

visual inspiration for your personal project (what format will this take and where will it be sourced, if it will build on existing work then please reference this)
conceptual inspiration (the narrative/meaning behind the project)
process (the technical processes you plan to use/combine throughout the project)
materials (the materials palette you plan to explore)
audience (who is your intended customer, viewer, reader?)
outcome (e.g. a fashion collection, installation, accessories, magazine, series of written publications, visual merchandising plan, photography, styling consultancy, etc.)

All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be required to submit a portfolio of creative work related to the cognate areas listed above and may be required to attend an interview. Your portfolio should include examples from your previous education, professional experience, or personal work.

All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.

All applicants should satisfy our English Language requirements. Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. Further details about acceptable equivalent qualifications can be found on our International Student information pages.

Interview Required

All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be required to submit a portfolio of creative work related to the cognate areas listed above, and may be required to attend an interview. Your portfolio should include examples from your previous education, professional experience, or personal work.

IELTS

All applicants should satisfy our English Language requirements. Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. Further details about acceptable equivalent qualifications can be found on our International Student information pages.

Selection Criteria

We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 89

Career Opportunities after Completing Fashion,MA

Career prospects

There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.

Prepare for your future

This course will prepare you for working in a creative, fast-paced and competitive industry. Your modules will enable you to refine your professional practice by giving you the opportunity to define and work through your own projects, from research to completion, and you will be encouraged to develop the skills and knowledge you will need in the workplace in addition to your creativity. The portfolio of work you will build up throughout your course will evidence your ability to think critically and innovate in response to ideas and in-depth research.

Career Prospects

Prepare to work in a creative, fast-paced and competitive industry. This course will enable you to refine your professional practice. It will give you the opportunity to define and work through your own projects, from research to completion. You’ll be encouraged to develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need in the workplace in addition to your creativity. The portfolio of work you’ll build throughout your course will evidence your ability to think critically and innovate in response to ideas and in-depth research.

Fashion designer
Fashion buyer
Self-employed designer/maker
Garment technologist

More career prospects

Fashion product developer
Fashion technical designer
Fashion quality assurance/QC
Production manager
Pattern cutter
Sample machinist
Fashion stylist
Fashion merchandiser
Fashion visual merchandiser
Fashion illustrator
Costume designer
Fashion trend forecaster
Fashion art director
Fashion journalist
Fashion PR
Fashion retail
Fashion consultant

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

24,067 / year