M.A.
Fashion
Design
A research-driven postgraduate programme that bridges traditional craftsmanship with emerging digital practices, preparing critically aware, technologically agile, and creative designers for the evolving global fashion landscape.
Research-driven fashion design for a changing global landscape.
The M.A. Fashion Design programme aims to nurture designers who are critically aware, technologically agile, and creative. Rooted in research, sustainability, and innovation, it bridges traditional craftsmanship with emerging digital practices.
The broader academic intent is to cultivate reflective practitioners who can think critically, design responsibly, and contribute meaningfully to the creative industries as designers, researchers, strategists, or entrepreneurs shaping the next generation of fashion culture.
Craft, experimentation and responsible practice.
The programme develops technical and creative proficiency through material experimentation, disciplined craftsmanship, documentation, and responsible dyeing practices.
Holistic Skill Development
Master stitching, folding, and clamping techniques to develop both technical and creative proficiency.
Focus on Craftsmanship
Emphasize neatness, precision, and control in the dyeing process to achieve clear, well-defined patterns.
Creativity and Innovation
Create original patterns and explore new visual outcomes through experimentation with fabric manipulation.
Process Understanding
Understand how manipulation affects dye penetration and pattern formation, connecting theory to practice.
Documentation and Presentation
Present, label, and document process through photographs, sketches, and written reflections.
Sustainable Practice
Build awareness of responsible dyeing practices and encourage natural or low-impact dyes during experimentation.
Multiple entry. Multiple exit.
Entry and bridge-course requirements vary by the learner's academic background and the point of entry into the programme.
UG from a Design Background
Year 1 entry is open to candidates with an undergraduate qualification from a Design background.
Mandatory bridge: Fashion Fundamentals; Basic Patternmaking and Garment Construction; Fashion Illustration and Rendering Techniques; Digital Design Tools.
Optional bridge: Basic Draping Techniques; Introduction to Sustainable Fashion Practices.
Exit certification: PG Diploma in Fashion Design.
Year 2 entry: Honours in Bachelor's / PG Diploma in Fashion or Textile Design.
Year 2 bridge requirements: Advanced Research Methodology; Professional Portfolio and Communication Skills; Industry Practice and Ethics; Sustainable Systems and Future Fashion Innovation. Optional bridge areas include Entrepreneurship and Brand Building, Fashion Curation and Trend Forecasting, and Advanced Digital Prototyping / AR–VR for Fashion. Exit certification is the Master of Arts in Fashion Design.
Four semesters.
One research-driven fashion practice.
The curriculum progresses from research foundations, construction, and digital prototyping to sustainable materials, brand expression, professional engagement, and a major design thesis.
First Year: Research, Construction and Digital Prototyping
- Costume rendering and Virtual Prototyping
- Construction and Creative Patternmaking I
- Fashion Contexts and Research Foundations
- Studio 1: Research-Driven Design Development
- Smart and Sustainable Material Technologies
- Construction and Creative Patternmaking II
- Apparel Supply Chain and Production
- Studio 2 : Pattern , Texture and Visualisation
- Styling, Imaging and Creative Expression
Second Year: Brand Expression, Internship and Thesis
- Advanced Draping and Digital Fashion Integration
- Concept Development for Fashion Design
- Craft Documentation
- Studio 3: Research to Brand Expression
- Visual Branding for Fashion Retail
- Internship
- Design Thesis / Major Project
- Design Seminar and Publications
Design, technology, research and entrepreneurship.
Graduates enter a global fashion ecosystem spanning design, technology, research, and entrepreneurship, with growing opportunities in virtual prototyping, sustainable material innovation, and design strategy.
From entry-level practice
to global design leadership.
The programme supports progression from technical and visual roles into design, product development, digital fashion, brand strategy, leadership, research, and entrepreneurship.
Entry Level · 0–3 years
Assistant Fashion Designer; Fashion Illustrator / CAD Designer; Visual Merchandiser / Stylist; Sustainability Assistant / Research Intern.
Mid-Level · 3–7 years
Fashion Designer / Product Developer; 3D Garment / Virtual Fashion Specialist; Design Consultant / Brand; Trend Researcher / Forecasting Analyst; Merchandising or Buying Manager.
Advanced · 7+ years
Creative Director / Head Designer; Entrepreneur / Founder; Innovation and Sustainability Director; Fashion Educator / Research Scholar; Global Design Consultant / Curator.
Professional Engagement
Build industry experience through internships, apprenticeships, live briefs, external critiques, and collaborative projects with manufacturers, ateliers, and brands.
Entrepreneurship
Develop enterprise skills through EDP, founder shadowing, entrepreneurship projects, and a pathway from enterprise studio work toward a micro-brand MVP.
Questions,
answered.
Frequently asked questions regarding the Master of Arts in Fashion Design programme.
Is Fashion Design a high-paying job?
Is a Master's in Fashion Design worth it?
What skills do Fashion Designers need?
What qualifications do I need to be a Fashion Designer?
Shape the next generation
of fashion culture.
Explore the M.A. Fashion Design programme and develop the research, technical, digital, and strategic capabilities to contribute meaningfully to the creative industries.