Fashion Postgraduate Study
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Fashion Postgraduate Study
Fashion used to be a statement, now it makes a statement
Innovation is at the heart of what we do.
Our postgraduate degrees in Fashion, Fashion Industries, and Fashion Entrepreneurship will give you an all-encompassing overview of the industry, and an opportunity to build your portfolio. Our courses blend theory with practice to create a vibrant and exciting curriculum and help our students flourish creatively and professionally.
Alongside traditional learning, you will have the opportunity to meet with industry experts, participate in real-world projects, and gain professional fashion experience in an area relevant to your individual practice or desired career.
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Brands and designers are increasingly using their platforms to raise awareness for social and political causes, while consumers are looking for more socially and environmentally conscious options when it comes to Fashion.
Our industry-facing fashion courses focus largely on creativity and sustainability to prepare students for a wide range of careers, including fashion design, product development, and brand management.
Each student from our postgraduate fashion courses will have the opportunity to use their skills to support their communities and tell their story, their way.
Why choose us?
The university has built excellent fashion industry connections, and many of our teaching staff are actively working and have a wealth of connections and experience. Students have interned at Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith, Net a Porter and more. Students are also given the opportunity to work on live projects with industry partners and build on their business and enterprise skills with notable companies like Arcadia, Inditex and ASOS.
Contact time with staff and technicians who actively work in the industry will provide you with the opportunity to collaborate with people within the fashion industry and beyond. Cross-collaboration with disciplines such as fine arts, games, photography and journalism will allow you to build a network that will strengthen your career in fashion.
Our studio-based learning will also give you access to facilities including our Mac lab, sewing workshop, large textile print workshop.
What we're researching
Our academic team is passionate about furthering the knowledge around creative practice and how it impacts the fashion industry.
We have a particular focus on sustainable design within fashion and textiles, and our researchers at UEL are collaborating on a project to analyse and identify new materials and decorative techniques.
Joe Hunter, our senior lecturer for BA Fashion Design, has been committed to the ideology behind environmental design since the early 1990s. He has recently created a new soft sculpture, fashioned from denim offcuts and trash, which serves as an oversized soft toy designed to teach children about environmental preservation.
We are also exploring the potential of new digital technologies to enhance in-store customer engagement and revolutionise the fashion shopping experience. Kent Le, the leader of our MA International Fashion Business programme, is conducting his PhD on the use of augmented reality in fashion promotion. His research has been presented at international conferences, including the International Conference on Contemporary Marketing Issues.
Beatrice Newman, our Head of Department and Course Leader for BA Fashion Design is an entrepreneur who has launched her own brand, Korlekie. The brand specialises in unique made-to-order clothing that has been worn by celebrities like Alesha Dixon, Rita Ora, Ellie Goulding, and Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage. Beatrice's research focuses on building a sustainable fashion business that prioritises the development and preservation of craftsmanship using both traditional handcraft and digital technology.
Career
Our fashion students have gone on to achieve success upon graduating. Many have established their own businesses or gained freelance opportunities in various fields within the fashion industry, including creative direction, fabric sourcing, and design consultancy.
Previous students have worked with top brands and companies such as:
- Julien Macdonald
- Wallpaper magazine
- Alexander McQueen
- ASOS
- M&Co
- Net a Porter
- Marks & Spencer
At UEL, you'll have access to:
- Employability skills training such as interview techniques and CV writing.
- Career Assessment, allowing you to learn about yourself and Career Coach will help you to discover career suggestions based on your interests.
- UEL Skills Academy, where external professionals deliver sessions on the competencies most prized by graduate employers.
- Internships, placements and volunteering opportunities from our work placements team.
- Professional mentoring scheme, matching students with staff from major companies.
- Networking opportunities and annual careers fair.
- Support with setting up your own fashion business.
Career coach
Use our online Career Coach to find out the different career paths your chosen subject area can lead you to. Get information on specific careers, job roles, potential wages and available jobs in the sector. Or take a quick quiz to find a career to match your personality type!
Our location
Our location in one of Europe's largest regeneration areas and our extensive links to local employers will also give you access to fantastic fashion internships and placements. From heavy industry to high-tech, health and social care to the arts, there are so many opportunities right on our doorstep.
Our staff
Find out more about our staff by visiting our School of Arts and Creative Industries (ACI) page.
Postgraduate courses
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MA Fashion
Develop your creative vision with our Fashion MA. Work with industry mentors, gain hands-on experience, and build your professional portfolio. Apply now to shape the future of fashion!
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MA International Fashion Business
Advance your fashion career with our International Fashion Business MA. Choose Luxury Branding or Marketing Management pathways, gain industry experience, and travel to global fashion capitals.
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MBA Fashion Entrepreneurship
Launch your career in fashion with UEL's MBA in Fashion Entrepreneurship. Focus on inclusivity, sustainability & ethics for global leadership. Develop top business skills.
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MA Creative Enterprise
Launch your creative career with UEL’s MA in Creative Enterprise. Gain entrepreneurial skills, industry insights, and real-world experience across the creative industries.
