Master of Arts in Fashion with Professional Placement Kingston University London - Kingston School of Art, Knights Park, UK

Fashion MA students will synthesise their individual design identities through a series of challenging projects that elevate the students' approach to research skills, their ability to critically reflect and analyse their work and the work of other practitioners. The projects hone the students' ability to design responsibly, their communication skills, and their ability to think through making as a methodology that enables thoroughly considered and industry-appropriate outcomes. As the students progress through the modules over the course of the academic year, they will also consider the professional application of their work and develop the professional skills needed for their future careers. This approach to PG fashion design education aligns with KU's Future Skills strategy.

The Fashion MA focuses on the craft of making enables skill-based making practices for elevated design outputs, which include exploration and innovation of manufacture, fabrication, responsible approaches to garment construction and slower small-scale production. This aligns with the UN Sustainability Goals of responsible consumption and production and climate action.

The craft of making aligns with the KSA philosophy of thinking through making, ensuring quality and skills are celebrated as professional attributes for future practitioners. An elevated understanding of how clothes are made is essential for many roles within the fashion industry; designer, pattern cutter, product developer, or artisanal crafts person working within a specialist atelier within a brand.

The course enables students to work independently and collaboratively, and to develop professional networks through engagement with industry projects and visiting professionals, preparing them for professional placement, employment, or further study.

The design team have diverse and relevant industry experience as well as the academic skills and experience needed to help nurture fashion design talent.

Guest speakers from our well-established industry links and partnerships are invited to talk directly to the students, sharing their knowledge, insight and experience, adding texture and depth to the students' understanding of the fashion machine.