Overview

Course overview

The MA Pattern and Garment Technology degree at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will focus on creative and innovative technical skills rather than creative design skills. You will develop systematic knowledge and technical skills in 2D and 3D technology, along with critical awareness of current problems within the fashion industry.

This will enhance your employability in a range of roles within the apparel industries. Various methods of pattern development, garment construction and finishing will be explored by incorporating 2D and 3D digital technology, and specialist machinery. You will be encouraged to experiment with a range of technologies and techniques, materials and components in order to achieve your intended outcome. Individual research, experimentation and analysis to contextualise your work will be supported by a programme of workshops, lectures and team-working activities, both course-specific and collaborative, that will enable you to develop a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to your research or advanced scholarship.

You will also be encouraged to pursue projects and work placements through existing industrial contacts of the course or by using your own initiative and contacts. The course offers a global perspective and considers how pattern and garment technology are integrated within the global product development process.

This full-time course is a duration of 15 months (3 Blocks). Graduates from this course can seek employment across a range of product areas and markets, in a number of pattern and garment technology roles, including:

Pattern Technologist
Garment Technologist
Creative Pattern Cutter
Digital Pattern Cutter
Product Developer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Block 1 consists of 1 school specific 20 credit unit and 1 course specific 40 credit unit:
- Collaborative Challenge
- Pattern and Garment Technology
Block 2 consists of 1 cross-college 20 credit unit and 1 course specific 40 credit unit:
- Research Proposal
- Technical Analysis and Development
Block 3 is the 60 credit Masters project unit:
- Masters Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-18 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Fashion Design View 84 other Masters in Fashion Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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59

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An Honours degree at 2.1 or above from a fashion based course, supported by a digital portfolio evidencing abilities in pattern development and garment construction to intermediate level

OR equivalent qualifications in an alternative subject will be considered if supported by a digital portfolio which demonstrates significant evidence of technical skills

APEL (Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning)  Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by: 

Related academic or work experience (minimum of three years) 
The quality of the personal statement 
A strong academic or other professional reference 
OR a combination of these factors

Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case. 

Tuition Fees

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30890 GBP / year

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14420 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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