University of Southampton
Fashion Design
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 - years | find out | find out | find out |
About Fashion Design, MA - at University of Southampton
- About this course
- 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.
- You will utilize research and advanced technical knowledge to create a professional, contemporary body of work. Key areas of focus include:
- Ethical and sustainable practices
- Zero-waste creative cutting
- Critical analysis and reflection
- Market awareness and trend research
- Professional presentation and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) skills
We are ranked 8th in the UK for research quality (Complete University Guide 2026).
- Key Features and Distinctiveness
- Industry Links and Live Projects: You'll 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Your Future Career
- The course aims to graduate confident problem-solvers and independent thinkers with a refined design identity. Graduates commonly pursue roles such as:
- Fashion Designer
- Starting their own fashion labels (Previous students have presented collections at trade shows like Pure London).
- Fashion Teacher
- Other roles that capitalize on creative, critical, and technical design skills within the broader creative industries.
As a graduate from a top 20 UK university for employability*, you'll be well-prepared for your next step.
- Further Information
- Course Lead: Reem Alasadi, who specializes in innovative, sustainable, and ethical design.
- Course Duration: Typically offered as a full-time (one-year) master's.
- Location: The course is based in Winchester.
- Entry Requirements: A typical offer requires a 2:2 degree in a relevant subject
*Complete University Guide Graduate Prospects Ranking 2026.
Entry requirements for this course
Contact University of Southampton to find course entry requirements.
View all courses at University of Southampton