MA Fashion Design Technology (womenswear) in University of the Arts London, UK

MA Fashion Design Technology (womenswear) in University of the Arts London

MA Fashion Design Technology (Womenswear) is guided by experienced staff and resourced with industry standard equipment. The course nurtures enquiry and develops professionals who will influence the future of the industry.

The course is one of six which make-up the Fashion Programme.  The other five courses are:

• MA Fashion Design Technology (Menswear);
• Graduate Diploma Fashion Design Technology;
• BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear;
• BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Menswear;
• BA (Hons) Fashion Jewellery.

What to expect

• The course helps students to develop the ability to master complex and speculative areas of knowledge through advanced research skills relative to fashion;
• Students will expand their intellectual and creative skills through the synthesis of theoretical and practice based approaches to design, and the synergy between craft and technology;
• Students will engage with the complexities of the current fashion market, with consideration of the environmental and human impact of the industry.

MA Fashion Design Technology (Womenswear) students will develop their work, both conceptually and technically, through investigative and experimental research into a range of processes and materials.  Students can access specialist facilities for hand crafted and digitized manufacturing processes within the College's five sites.  In addition to the in-house facilities students will have the opportunity to collaborate with their peers and industry partners to further their skills beyond design in areas such as sourcing, manufacture and project management, media and marketing.

Students are supported to develop collaborations with industry specialists and international fabric suppliers, a process that builds important contacts for the future. Students have the potential to incorporate collaborations with textile and production professionals throughout the course.  

The main site for this course is John Princes Street, however students will sometimes be required to attend lectures/seminars/workshops at other sites.

Design & Technology 

LCF students have access to the Digital Anthropology Lab and Digital Learning Lab. Researchers from the Digital Labs work with specialist technicians to advise and guide students to innovate in the area of integrated 3D Digital Design.  Using diverse production techniques, from couture craftsmanship to futuristic experimentation, students are able to explore their own perspectives to form the basis of their Masters collection. 

Work experience and opportunities

Some students may choose to undertake work experience.  LCF Graduate Futures can support the preparation of CV’s and application information.  LCF graduate futures can also support entrepreneurship and business planning.

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Work and Study in UK	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
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