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
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design Management of Creative Industries View 147 other Masters in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
You’ll need a 2:2 degree or equivalent qualification in one of the following subject areas:
- advertising
- administration
- art, events, or fashion hospitality
- supply chain management
- logistics
- tourism management
- marketing
- public relations (PR)
- cultural studies
- sociology
- psychology
- art or fashion design
- graphic art
- fashion and textile design
- textile engineering
Tuition Fee
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International
23000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23000 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
EU and international students pay £23,000.
Living costs for Southampton
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.