
Fashion Manufacturing MA
Harrow, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 15,500 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international fees | 11700 EUR ; UK fees
Introduction
The Fashion Manufacturing MA addresses current industry challenges and skills shortages by focusing on apparel production, systems, sourcing, and manufacturing processes. This research-driven, industry-informed course is designed to meet the evolving needs of fashion manufacturing, from design and product development to innovative production techniques.
Developed with our industry partner the UK Fashion and Textile Organisation (UKFT), the course aims to equip you with the knowledge and expertise to challenge traditional fashion manufacturing systems. It emphasises technology and design for manufacturing, helping you become a specialist capable of driving innovation in the industry. You’ll also have the opportunity to critically examine existing practices, addressing social, ethical, cultural, and political issues within the context of fashion.
The course explores new production models, advanced processes, and offers hands-on industry engagement, ensuring you are prepared for leadership roles. You’ll gain valuable skills in prototype manufacturing and garment production.
Throughout the course, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art industry machinery, specialist software, and expert teaching staff, providing a dynamic learning environment. This MA integrates global insights and practical expertise, preparing you to thrive in the digital fashion industry. It fosters employability, entrepreneurship, and global fluency, bridging design, business, and production.
Graduates will be equipped for leadership roles in fashion production, garment technology, and manufacturing management.
Top reasons to study with us
- Industry-Relevant Skills: Acquire practical skills in emerging technologies and innovations for fashion manufacturing
- Enhanced Employability: Develop advanced expertise in fashion manufacturing technology and gain hands-on knowledge of the latest techniques to boost your career prospects and meet industry needs
- Expert-Led: Learn from specialists in academia and industry and benefit from our industry partner, UKFT partnership with guest speakers and networking opportunities.
- State-of-the-Art Resources: Access cutting-edge software and tools, including CLO 3D
- Practical Learning: Engage in problem-solving and critical thinking to challenge existing practices and focus on real-world applications
Why study this course?
- Industry-ready - This course is designed with fashion industry manufacturing requirements at the forefront.
- Transferable skills - This course will equip you with a range of highly marketable and hands-on skills pertaining to fashion manufacturing.
- Stand out from the crowd - Qualified graduates with specialist skills in fashion manufacturing are currently in high demand in the job market.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible students.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
This course will equip you for a business management career in the domestic or international fashion industry. It offers an innovative and relevant fashion manufacturing curriculum that focuses on preparing you for senior roles in fashion production and manufacturing.
Our Fashion MA graduates have gone on to work in senior positions all over the world in many fashion roles, including for well-known brands such as Barbour, Jimmy Choo, Burberry, McQueen, LVMH and Stella Mc Cartney.
Many of our Fashion MA graduates have also gone on to study at PhD level and undertake further academic research, while others have set up their own businesses or work in fashion manufacturing overseas.
Job Roles
This course prepares graduates to understand clothing production, equipping them with international, entrepreneurial skills for successful careers and roles such as:
- Fashion Production Manager
- Sourcing Manager
- Product Development Manager
- Fashion Studio Manager
- Atelier Manager
- Fashion Production Operations Director
- Private Label Production Manager
- Bespoke Project Production Manager
- Fashion Procurement Specialist
- Fashion Supply Chain Coordinator