Overview
Key features
- Work in our outstanding knit facilities, with access to hand flat and power knitting machines, including Shima Seiki and Stoll
- Have space to work in our dedicated postgraduate studio, alongside other MA Fashion, Textiles and Knitwear Design students
- Benefit from the professional expertise of our academic staff, researchers and visiting designers such as Orsola de Castro, Juliana Sissons, Jo Cope, David Telfer, Moxham, and Christopher Raeburn
- Work with fellow students, practitioners and academic staff from different cultures and backgrounds
- Have the opportunity to visit London and join European study trips to Florence, Antwerp and Paris
- Have the opportunity to apply for specialist bursaries including ‘The Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters’ and sponsorship of yarns through links with industry and individual networking opportunities
- Be selected to exhibit at New Designers in London and have an opportunity to be selected for TexSelect (formerly Texprint)
- Opt for an additional advanced research module if you’re thinking of progressing to PhD or Professional Doctorate study
- Work with fellow students, practitioners and academic staff from different cultures and backgrounds
Careers and employability
This Fashion Knitwear Design course from Nottingham Trent University leads to a wide range of career opportunities including:
- knitwear / knitted textiles designer
- product developer
- sourcing manager
- technologist
- buyer, merchandiser
- production manager
- trend forecasting
- styling within companies and brands.
Some graduates also use this course to support careers in teaching, lecturing, journalism and progression to MPhil or PhD study.
Recent graduates have set up their own successful businesses, or work within related careers in the fashion and textile design sector. Others have returned to their previous job with a renewed focus and enhanced career prospects.
If you are interested in starting your own creative business, the University provides start-up training and support through The Hive, our centre for entrepreneurship and enterprise.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Fashion Knitwear Design
- Optional research module
- Advanced Art and Design Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- You can apply for this course throughout the year, but we'd recommend that applications should be received by the end of July for entry in September.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Design Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 550 other Masters in Design in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2.2 honours degree in a related subject.
- Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and / or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
- a creative portfolio.
Tuition Fee
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International
15850 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15850 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8800 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Nottingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.