Overview

Course Details

This Fashion Management MA course offered by the University of Southampton is ideal if you’re from a creative, design, business or management background and want to specialise in fashion at management level.

You'll learn how society constructs meaning from fashion and what drives fashion consumption. Through studying aspects of sociology and anthropology as well as fashion, business, art and design.

We focus on sustainability and ethics throughout this UK master’s in fashion management. You’ll take part in debates on these topics and learn from an annual fashion sustainability forum. Academics who have worked with the United Nations will provide global insight.

Industry links and input will enhance your learning and career prospects through guest lectures, and internship opportunities. You’ll develop and practice industry specific skills such as:

live project briefs and business plans
digital tools in fashion
trend forecasting
retail reports and price positioning maps
marketing and brand communications
recognising commercial opportunity

The ability to match your learning to your career goals will give you a competitive advantage as a graduate.

International students will also be able to access free English Language sessions, as part of the University’s mission to enhance academic student support.

Career Opportunities

This master’s will prepare you to join the fashion industry at management level, or to start your own entrepreneurial venture.

You could go into a career as a:

fashion buyer or merchandiser
fashion sourcing or brand manager
supply chain, retail, or public relations manager
marketing consultant
fashion product developer

Graduates have gone on to work for companies such as:

Burberry
Arcadia Group
Longchamp
Seiko
BestSeller Group
Wuyoung

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fashion Management
Fashion Theory and Context
Professional and Academic Skills
Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
Digital Cultures
Entrepreneurship
Experimental Publishing
Exploring the Visual Language of Display

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-30 00:00:00 , National

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Applicants permanently resident in China: Monday 29 July, midday UK time

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

68

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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105

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

68

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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105

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need a 2:1 degree in a relevant subject such as:

advertising

business

communication

fashion design

HR

journalism

management

marketing

politics

psychology

public relations (PR)

sociology

textile design

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

27800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27800 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Southampton

697 - 1093 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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