Fashion Management (MA)

    Fashion Management (MA)

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 38,596 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Fashion Management (MA)

    About

    Our MA Fashion Management degree will give you a rare understanding of fashion theory and evolution. You'll learn to manage global relationships between fashion and political, social, ethical, and business contexts.

    This course is ideal if you’re from a creative, design, business or management background and want to specialise in fashion at management level.

    You'll learn how society constructs meaning from fashion and what drives fashion consumption. Through studying aspects of sociology and anthropology as well as fashion, business, art and design.

    We focus on sustainability and ethics throughout this UK master’s in fashion management. You’ll take part in debates on these topics and learn from an annual fashion sustainability forum. Academics who have worked with the United Nations will provide global insight.

    Industry links and input will enhance your learning and career prospects through guest lectures, and internship opportunities. You’ll develop and practice industry specific skills such as:

    • live project briefs and business plans
    • digital tools in fashion
    • trend forecasting
    • retail reports and price positioning maps
    • marketing and brand communications
    • recognising commercial opportunity

    The ability to match your learning to your career goals will give you a competitive advantage as a graduate.

    International students will also be able to access free English Language sessions, as part of the University’s mission to enhance academic student support.

    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 will be led by Paul Mackie who has over 16-years experience in buying & merchandising. Paul has bought and managed product categories with annual turnovers in excess of £100 million, and has introduced international fashion brands into leading department stores. Paul also developed own brand collections in Menswear, directly working with suppliers and manufactures in China, mainland Europe and the UK.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You’ll need a 2:1 degree in a relevant subject such as:

    • advertising
    • business
    • communication
    • fashion design
    • HR
    • journalism
    • management
    • marketing
    • politics
    • psychology
    • public relations (PR)
    • sociology
    • textile design

    Find the equivalent international qualifications for your country.

    Subject areas that are not suitable are:

    • animation
    • architecture
    • broadcasting and hosting
    • business English
    • commerce
    • computer science
    • drama
    • engineering
    • finance
    • fine art
    • hospitality
    • international economy and trade
    • languages or linguistics
    • law
    • mathematics
    • music
    • performance art
    • photography
    • sciences
    • statistics
    • theatre
    • trade

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    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 will prepare you to join the fashion industry at management level, or to start your own entrepreneurial venture.

    You could go into a career as a:

    • fashion buyer or merchandiser
    • fashion sourcing or brand manager
    • supply chain, retail, or public relations manager
    • marketing consultant
    • fashion product developer

    Our graduates have gone on to work for companies such as:

    • Burberry
    • Arcadia Group
    • Longchamp
    • Seiko
    • BestSeller Group
    • Wuyoung

    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
    38,596 / year
    Fashion Management (MA)
    University of Southampton
    University of Southampton
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Southampton

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