UCA University for the Creative Arts
Fashion Design MA
Rochester, United Kingdom
MA
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Become a fashion designer with a brand identity, a full collection and a commercial business strategy - plus all the tools to promote yourself in the international market - on our MA Fashion Design course at UCA Rochester.
Focusing on a collection you’ve already created, or starting a new one from scratch – you’ll develop your signature style and transform your fashion line to match. You’ll gain business insight and explore ways to externalise your practice, all within a creative and supportive environment.
As you study, you'll work in course-specific fashion studios, sewing and textile print workshops, as well as making use of campus-wide facilities such as digital printing and photography studios.
You’ll also benefit from our close connections within the fashion industry, with opportunities to hear from exciting guest lecturers and access individual help and guidance from professional mentors.
Your studies will culminate in the creation and launch of your brand – the springboard to your career in the fashion industry.
Industry links
Taught by lecturers and sessional staff with direct experience in the fashion industry, our course has a number of high profile industry links, including:
- Avery Dennison RBIS (UK): Global Retail Branding and Information Services
- Twine-s (Israel): Technology company offering a revolutionary digital on-demand thread dyeing system and a digital dye-to-match colour application
- Tasker Apparel (UK): Leading ethical garment manufacturer supplying independent fashion designers and brands
- Fashion Scout: the UK's largest independent showcase for emerging and established design talent during London Fashion Week. Fashion Scout is renowned for championing, nurturing and showcasing creative design talent from around the globe.
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