This section includes all the information you need on how to apply, how your application is considered and what happens next.
There are 2 ways international students can apply to a postgraduate course:
Read our immigration and visa information to find out if you need a visa to study at UAL.
You can only apply to the same course once per year. Any duplicate applications will be withdrawn. Read the UAL international application advice for further information on how to apply.
Deferring your place
This course accepts requests from offer holders to defer their place for one academic year. Deferral requests are granted on a first-come, first-served basis until all deferral places are filled, or a deadline has been reached, whichever is sooner. Read our Admissions Policy for details, including how to request a deferral and by when.
External Student Transfer Policy
If you are currently studying at another institution and if you have successfully completed 60 credits in the equivalent units/modules on your current PG course and wish to continue your studies at London College of Fashion, you can apply to transfer. The Admissions Tutor will consider applications on a case by case basis, subject to places being available. You must apply directly to the course via the course webpage as early as possible.
Please check our Student Transfer Policy for more important information and be ready to provide us with your current course handbook and transcripts.
Please be ready to provide an official document (translated into English if necessary) from your current university, explaining the learning outcomes of the units you have completed.
Extra information required for applications to this course
When you are submitting your application form, you will also need to provide the following pieces of documentation in support of your application:
Curriculum vitae
You will be required to submit a Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) in support of your application. This should include your full education and employment history.
Personal statement
The personal statement is your opportunity to tell us about yourself and your suitability for the course that you intend to study.
Some key points to consider:
- Make sure that personal statement is your own work and is about you.
- Explain why you want to study the course you are applying to.
- Try to link your skills and experience required to the course.
- Demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm for the course and link these with your personality.
- Make sure it is organised and literate (grammar, spelling, punctuation check).
Essay
Applicants should submit a review of a dress-based exhibition, or a catalogue, of 750-1,000 words. You might find it helpful to look at exhibition and book reviews published in 'Fashion Theory' for guidance about how to approach this.
If you are reviewing an exhibition:
- Consider your evaluation by situating the show in relation to previous exhibitions that have relevance to the subject area and academic texts.
- Consider the venue and how this exhibition fits with previous ones. Are the Curator's objectives made explicit? Are they achieved and if so, how?
- Evaluate how the objects are displayed, juxtaposed and interpreted? Does the show break any new boundaries in its discipline? How did it make you feel when you entered? And, when you left?
Please provide a bibliography of any texts referenced and footnote any quotations used.
If you are reviewing a catalogue:
- Please situate the subject within a history of previous exhibitions and publications. Does it chart new territory or add to existing knowledge?
- Does it provide an insight into the intentions and nature of the exhibition or is it a 'stand alone' publication? Is there a statement from the Museum Director and/or Curator? Do they make their objectives explicit and what are their remits?
- How are the clothes displayed, illustrated and labelled (are the captions like museum labels)?
- Do you feel that it has provided you with a 'feel' for the exhibition and if not, does this or should it matter? You may wish to look at the Museum website and see what information is available about catalogue and exhibition.
Please provide a bibliography of any texts referenced and footnote any quotations used.
Study proposal
Applicants should submit an idea for an exhibition proposal that will form the basis of your final project.
It should:
- state briefly the background for the exhibition proposal;
- determine the precise area of study;
- set out clearly and concisely your aims and objectives for the period of study.
Your Study Proposal should have the following structure:
Introduction
Introduce your idea for your proposed exhibition. Briefly outline recent developments prior to application. Describe your anticipated programme of study in detail, demonstrating your knowledge of the fashion, curation or exhibitions for your area of study. Focus on specific areas or issues that underpin and frame the proposal.
Programme of study
Outline the sequence of practical and theoretical steps that you intend to follow. This will be vital to your programme of study in the development stage in which the Study Proposal will progress and take shape. For example, describe in detail the methodologies that you follow and their significance for the research process. (Advice and support will be offered by tutors on the course). Any supporting material should appear in the Appendices at the end of the proposal.
Research sources
Give details of libraries, exhibitions, museums, galleries and special archives that you have visited as part of your research towards the proposal.
Bibliography
Keep a full record of all original and documentary material consulted. List appropriate material using the Harvard Referencing System.
What happens next
Immigration History Check
After you have applied, you will need to complete an Immigration History Check to identify whether you are eligible to study at UAL. Do be aware, if you do not complete the Immigration History Check we will not be able to proceed with your application.
Initial application check
All application forms, personal statements and relevant documents are read and considered by the course team against the selection criteria listed in the Entry requirements and Selection Criteria sections.
If you meet these requirements, you will be asked to submit a video task and attend an interview.
Video task
We'd like you to submit a 2-3 minute video to help us learn more about you.
- Please speak clearly in English and face the camera.
- Your video task is submitted via PebblePad.
- Read our guidance for more information about how to submit your video task and the file types we accept.
As part of your video task, please respond to the following direction:
- Tell us about your previous study or professional experience, why you have applied to MA Fashion Curation, what you hope to study on the course and how you feel you will use what you learn in your future career.
Portfolio
Depending on the quality of your application, you may be asked to submit a number of images of your work. For this course your portfolio could include: drawings; photographs of realised designs; speculative design; sketch work; process; and photographs. Label and present any visual work with care, including dates and captions.
Interview
If the course team wish to consider your application further, you will be invited to attend an interview.
If you are selected for interview, these will take place online using Teams from Microsoft – please ensure that you download this software prior to the interview date; this is available as a free download from the Microsoft website. We will send you further details at a later point about how we will connect with you for your interview.
If you are successful at the interview stage you will be offered a place. Please note that applicants are not guaranteed an interview.
Please note that if you are unable to attend, the College may not be able to re-schedule.
How we notify you of the outcome of your application
The result of your application will be communicated to you through your UAL Portal. If your application has been successful, you will receive a full offer pack including details of accommodation, fees, and other important information.
Applications for this course can only be accepted for this year of entry. Applications for deferred entry cannot be accepted.
