The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:

• An Honours degree at 2.1 or above in a related discipline. Applicants with a degree in another subject may be considered, depending on the strength of the application;
• OR equivalent qualifications;

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.

English Language Requirements

IELTS level 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please check our main English Language Requirements .

The course seeks to recruit students from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and welcomes applications from mature students.

The  course seeks to recruit students who can demonstrate:

• A clear academic and practical interest in constructing an entrepreneurial project within the fashion sector through entrepreneurship (for-profit as well as social enterprise) and a multidisciplinary approach.
• Awareness and relevant experience of fashion and the fashion industry at large.
• Appropriate knowledge and skills commensurate with planned entry in the course.

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.

1 minute video pitch including a) a personal statement and b) a study proposal

a) The personal statement is your opportunity to tell us about yourself and your suitability and motivation for the MA Fashion Entrepreneurship & Innovation course.

Some key points to consider:

• The personal statement should be about you and who or what inspires you.
• Why you want to apply for the MA Fashion Entrepreneurship & Innovation course.
• Explain how your skills and experience support your application
• Demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm for the course and explain how your personal values will contribute to team learning and your own development

b) Explain the inspiration for your study proposal for the Master’s Project and why you think it is important to the fashion industry. Your proposal should include the following:

• A title
• Rationale (why is this idea or concept significant to the fashion sector and what is your personal motivation?)
• Overall aim of research
• A brief outline of the methodology
• Any work you have already done on the idea or concept

This will be requested after you have submitted your application and will be collected via our PebblePad portfolio tool

Essay (500 words) 

Write a short essay (excluding references/bibliography) on the following topic:

‘Identify and evaluate the contribution of a leading entrepreneur in the creative industries, who has inspired you’

Portfolio (optional)

There is no requirement to submit a portfolio for this course. However, if you wish to include a portfolio or other evidence to support your application, a digital portfolio can be submitted.

You may include examples of:

• Fashion Apparel
• Accessory Design
• Illustration
• Styling
• Artefacts / window displays

You may include a URL link to your portfolio within your CV.

After you’ve submitted your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email providing you with your login details for the UAL Portal. We’ll use this Portal to contact you to request any additional information, including inviting you to upload documents or book an interview, so please check it regularly.

Once we’ve reviewed and assessed your application, we’ll contact you via the UAL Portal to let you know whether your application has been successful.

Home / EU fee

£11,220

This applies for the 2020/21 academic year.

UAL Home/EU alumni receive a £1,000 discount.

Course fees may be paid in instalments.

International fee

£22,920

This applies for the 2020/21 academic year.

UAL International alumni receive a £1,000 discount.

Course fees may be paid in instalments.

Additional costs

In addition to tuition fees you are very likely to incur additional costs such as travel expenses and the cost of materials. Please read the information on our additional costs page.

Charges may be made for special clothing or equipment which students may need in order to participate in certain activities which form part of the course but which they retain. However, where such clothing or equipment is necessary for the student’s health or safety a charge may only be made for clothing and equipment which the student retains if the student also has the option of borrowing the clothing or equipment free of charge.

Accommodation

Find out about the accommodation options available and how much they will cost.

Scholarships and awards

There are a number of scholarships and awards available to students on this course. Use our search tool to find out more information.

Loans

Postgraduate loans of up to £10,000 are now available for eligible UK and EU students. A full list of eligibility criteria and information on applying can be found on the postgraduate loans webpage.

All our postgraduate courses offer career development, so that you become a creative thinker, making effective contributions to your relevant sector of the fashion industry.

LCF offers students the opportunity to develop Personal and Professional Development (PPD) skills while studying through:

• Access to speaker programmes and events featuring alumni and industry.
• Access to careers activities, such as CV clinics and one-to-one advice sessions.
• Access to a graduate careers service
• Access to a live jobsboard for all years.
• Advice on setting up your own brand or company.

Career paths

Examples of expected Graduate destinations:

• A role within a creative service based industry both physical and virtual; start-up or mature.
• An entrepreneurial role in an existing organisation.
• A business development role using entrepreneurial thinking to develop and extend business through innovation. This could be in retail, design, production or media.
• Working in Research and Development in a leadership/management role within service and design-led industries.
• A leadership/management role within an existing business or group.
• Establishing a new business venture.

Graduates of MA Fashion Entrepreneurship and Innovation have gone on to work in many roles within the industry, including Innovation team at Swarovski, Future Academy resident at AKQA and VIP Communications at David Morris.