Overview

The Digital Fashion Innovation programme at Arts University Bournemouth positions students at the forefront of the digital revolution within the global fashion industry. This course challenges traditional creative boundaries by integrating advanced technologies into design workflows. Students develop a sophisticated understanding of how digital tools can transform garment construction, textiles, and brand storytelling.

Why Digital Fashion Innovation at Arts University Bournemouth?

Arts University Bournemouth provides a specialist environment where digital artisanry meets high-level design thinking. The university offers access to cutting-edge facilities that allow students to journey through various digital realities, including augmented reality and 3D simulation. By studying here, students benefit from an industry-aligned curriculum that bridges the gap between physical craftsmanship and virtual innovation, supported by a dedicated Innovation Studio.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 19950 per year
National fee: GBP 9975 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on the seamless integration of emerging technologies with creative practice. Modules may include:

Digital Fashion Innovation
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Design Thinking
Storytelling
Practice-based Research
Digital Realities
Real-time Cloth Simulation

Careers with Digital Fashion Innovation

Graduates are prepared to lead in both established fashion houses and emerging digital sectors. The skills acquired during the programme are highly transferable, opening opportunities in the gaming industry, virtual garment design, and digital marketing. Former students have successfully applied their expertise to create outfits for digital personas in platforms like Fortnite or transitioned into roles focused on 3D technology and innovation management. The course ensures that professionals can navigate fluently between physical and digital industry requirements.

Programme Structure

Strategies for practice

This unit is comprised of a range of projects that begin with re-visiting the fundamentals of digital fashion. Although some properties are likely to be familiar, you’re encouraged to analyse and critically evaluate how and why they are manifested in your practice.

Master’s Project 1

Exploration: Requires you to formalise your intentions in a Study Plan, and to interrogate and explore contextual issues relevant to your study focus through your creative design practice.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

Early applications are encouraged to allow time to organise accommodation and arrange a visa (if required) before enrolment.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Innovation Management View 171 other Masters in Innovation Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will usually have BA (Hons) Degree graded at 2.1 or above, or an equivalent UK or international qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19950 GBP / year

≈ 19950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9975 GBP / year

≈ 9975 GBP / year

Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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