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Fashion Design at University of Huddersfield - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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Course summary

Our course is designed to develop creative problem solving and innovative fashion design skills, incorporating sustainable approaches and considering new technologies. The course encourages research and discussion of new methods and experimental techniques in fashion design, to develop practical and analytical skills. The course aims to support the development of imaginative approaches to problem solving within the technical and design sector of the fashion industry. The aim of this course is to enable you to:

  • Critically appraise the importance of social, technological and cultural dimensions of garment construction as applied to your personal practice and that of others.
  • Evidence advanced knowledge and understanding of the complete fashion design cycle, from concept to garment including its emerging and future trends.
  • Systematically plan, negotiate, and implement a coherent body of work underpinned by advanced practice and research in fashion design.
  • Contribute to the principles and processes inherent in design to extend the life of clothing.
  • Evidence awareness and relevance of your practice in relation to professional standards in pattern cutting and garment construction.
Practical modules are run by staff who are practicing designers with expertise in fashion design. You will acquire strong 2D and 3D technical skills required to establish your career or advance your current practice. Students are encouraged to engage with other departments within the University, such as 3D printing, laser cutting, textile print, embroidery and weave. This course is suited to applicants who wish to develop a future career within the industry or who wish to advance their existing skills in this area. Additional costs - Materials: You will need to cover the cost of some printing of your work for presentation during the course. You will also need to supply your own materials for some aspects of your studies, which may include sketchbooks, general art materials, and some specialist materials and tools for the Major Project. The cost of these items in recent years has been approximately £500 - £700. However, given the nature of the Masters course, where your own project design is the driving focus for specific outcomes, these costs are approximations only. It may be that, depending on the nature of what you intend to produce, the costs may increase or decrease. The costs vary depending on the materials you choose, the specialist area you pursue and how you present your work.

Modules

Research Methods and Project Proposal Creative Innovation and Entrepreneurship Creative Studio Professional Practice Fashion and Textiles Vision and Realisation Major Project

Assessment method

The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, tutorials, and a programme of design projects. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course. Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course are normally: * An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject or an equivalent professional qualification. * Alternative qualifications and/or significant experience may be accepted, subject to approval. * International students with qualifications in 'creative' or 'practice' subjects should submit a digital portfolio (pdf) of work with their application. * All suitably qualified applicants are normally invited in for an informal chat with a portfolio or considered for admittance under alternative arrangements.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages.

https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/where-are-you-from/

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £7900 Year 1
Northern Ireland £7900 Year 1
Scotland £7900 Year 1
Wales £7900 Year 1
Channel Islands £7900 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £7900 Year 1
EU £17600 Year 1
International £17600 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/ Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/ Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Fashion Design at University of Huddersfield - UCAS