Fashion Design MA

About this course<br/>The MA Fashion Design course at the University of Southampton (Winchester School of Art) is designed to help you develop your individual design identity and prepare for a professional career in the fashion industry. The program encourages students to be creative, push boundaries, and incorporate ethical and sustainable practices into contemporary fashion design.<br/>You will utilize research and advanced technical knowledge to create a professional, contemporary body of work. Key areas of focus include:<br/>• Ethical and sustainable practices<br/>• Zero-waste creative cutting<br/>• Critical analysis and reflection<br/>• Market awareness and trend research<br/>• Professional presentation and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) skills<br/><br/>We are ranked 8th in the UK for research quality (Complete University Guide 2026).<br/><br/>Key Features and Distinctiveness<br/>• Industry Links and Live Projects: Youll have opportunities to participate in live projects that simulate real-world scenarios and work with experienced designers affiliated with London Fashion Week and the British Fashion Council.<br/>• Practical Experience: Opportunities include planning and running photoshoots and catwalk shows, creating lookbooks, and attending industry events and field trips across the UK and Europe.<br/>• Focus on Identity and Entrepreneurship: Core modules emphasize developing a unique design identity and exploring crucial entrepreneurial skills required for self-promotion in a competitive industry.<br/>• Facilities: The course is based at the Winchester School of Art, which offers dedicated fashion and textile workshops with a wide range of facilities and equipment.<br/><br/>Your Future Career<br/>The course aims to graduate confident problem-solvers and independent thinkers with a refined design identity. Graduates commonly pursue roles such as:<br/>• Fashion Designer<br/>• Starting their own fashion labels (Previous students have presented collections at trade shows like Pure London).<br/>• Fashion Teacher<br/>• Other roles that capitalize on creative, critical, and technical design skills within the broader creative industries.<br/><br/>As a graduate from a top 20 UK university for employability*, youll be well-prepared for your next step.<br/><br/>Further Information<br/>• Course Lead: Reem Alasadi, who specializes in innovative, sustainable, and ethical design.<br/>• Course Duration: Typically offered as a full-time (one-year) masters.<br/>• Location: The course is based in Winchester.<br/>• Entry Requirements: A typical offer requires a 2:2 degree in a relevant subject<br/><br/>*Complete University Guide Graduate Prospects Ranking 2026.