About the course

Our practical postgraduate fashion design course is an ideal choice if you are passionate about developing a career in Fashion Design.

　　You’ll develop all the skills and knowledge needed to strengthen your personal creativity and style by taking a professional approach to fashion design.

　　You will plan your career and benefit from a series of topical lectures which explore major issues linked to the world of fashion design, followed by talks from leading industry practitioners. Many of our graduates go on to start up their own, or even develop existing family businesses.

　　Our programme is designed to ensure that upon graduating, you are:

　　A better and more confident designer

　　A reflective practitioner who has learnt how to keep developing as a designer

　　An independent thinker and researcher able to initiate your own creative projects individually and/or collaboratively

　　Able to conceptualise and discuss the nature of your work both orally and in writing

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Birmingham
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Birmingham
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Birmingham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Birmingham City University

Either a good Honours Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualifications and experience.

　　A digital portfolio is a required as part of your application. This should evidence competency in those skills relevant to the area of practice you would like to focus on for your MA study, for example fashion design and garment construction.

　　IELTS - 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all bands

　　TOEFL - 80

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Birmingham City University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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