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MA Fashion Entrepreneurship and Innovation equips fashion creatives and entrepreneurs with the essential skills and toolkit to launch and scale new businesses effectively and offers unrivalled networks across all sectors of the fashion industry.
Based on ‘learning by doing’ principles, the course offers a dynamic and immersive entrepreneurial experience. Team entrepreneurs learn through experimentation, by testing and validating their ideas in the ‘real world’, supported by dedicated and experienced team coaches. Bootcamps and International collaborations offer valuable insights into fashion business strategy and operations, leadership and team working in fashion-tech, fashion clothing and social enterprise, in the UK and global fashion markets.
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17 June 2020
This course is based at John Prince’s Street, Oxford Circus. Find out about the local area, including Marylebone, Mayfair and Soho, in our local area guides on the Student Life pages.
London College of Fashion is planning to move to a new single campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in 2023. This is part of a new development for London, prioritising culture, education and innovation, known as East Bank. Some students studying this course from September 2021 may start their studies in Lime Grove and transfer to LCF’s new site in East London to complete them. Please see LCF’s move to the Olympic Park for more information about the College’s relocation.
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is recognised by Royal Charter as the professional body for managers in the UK, with qualifications designed to support the development of management and leadership skills and enable learners to identify the links between coaching, mentoring and the achievement of business goals. In line with the key teaching and learning strategy of team coaching, MA Fashion Entrepreneurship and Innovation has been accredited by the CMI giving you the opportunity to graduate with an additional qualification: the CMI Level 5 Award in Management Coaching and Mentoring.
Course Leader for MA Fashion Entrepreneurship and innovation, Chitra Buckley, discusses the course
The 5 finalists of the Enterprise Challenge 2020 pitched their business projects to an expert panel led by Head of College, Roni Brown
A group of LCF alumni participated in the workshops organised during Activities Week and offered advice to current students.
LCF is delighted to announce that Professor Roni Brown has been appointed UAL Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of College at London College of Fashion.
London College of Fashion celebrated it's Class of 2019 at the official graduation ceremony last week.
MA Fashion Entrepreneurship and Innovation graduate Lu Zhou won the Social Enterprise Prize at the Creative Enterprise Awards 2019 earlier this month.
LCF postgrad student Violeta Vasquez López presents 'A la Mexicana', a project developed as part of her MA International Collaborative Unit.
Take a tour of LCF's world renowned fashion library, ideal for research and study.
Take a tour of lecture theatres and tutorial rooms across our central London sites.
Explore our social spaces, for collaborative study and breaks, across our six sites in London.
The MA Fashion Entrepreneurship & Innovation forms part of a portfolio of postgraduate courses in the Fashion Business School, London College of Fashion. Building on London College of Fashion’s world-renowned reputation for industry aligned programmes, this pioneering course was established to support the development of new businesses and corporate ventures in the fashion sector.
MA Fashion Entrepreneurship & Innovation is aimed at graduates with a distinct vision of innovation in fashion who want to construct their own entrepreneurial venture or intrapreneurial project within a larger fashion organisation. In a highly competitive, global fashion marketplace, entrepreneurs generate new business models and seek to disrupt and challenge the market status quo by creating value through state-of-the-art products and services in the fashion industry. Micro, small and medium sized enterprises are the catalysts for economic growth and employment. These enterprises require effective teamwork and entrepreneurial leaders who are resilient, skilled at handling uncertainty, measuring progress and building viable businesses through continuous innovation.
The course focuses on applied entrepreneurship and actionable theory in a real-world context. The ‘learning by doing’ ethos of the course is underpinned by teamwork and an innovative, self-determined approach to learning. The ‘team entrepreneur’ (student) sets personal and team objectives, builds strategic networks and creates viable fashion ventures. Inspired by the international success of Team Akademy, Finland, this course uses team coaching techniques to support team entrepreneurs in building the skills, mindset and practical experiences needed to define and achieve their own and their team goals in entrepreneurship. The Master’s Project provides the opportunity for you to develop an extensive research project in entrepreneurial practice that may lead to the launch or scaling of a viable fashion business or company project, and demonstrates the academic rigour appropriate to Master’s level work in entrepreneurship and innovation.
The Course is divided into three 15 week stages (full-time). The first stage is 60 credits and students who successfully complete this stage are eligible for the award of a PG Cert. The second stage is a further 60 credits and students who complete stage 1 and 2 are eligible for the award of PGDip. The third and final stage is the Masters Project, this is a 60 credit unit and students who successfully complete this stage are eligible for the award of a Masters. The final award grading is based upon the Masters Project only.
The following teaching and learning methods are employed to support the integrated achievement of the course outcomes:
Academic skills, design thinking for textiles and other workshops
Brainstorming sessions
Briefings, tutorials and feedback
Collaborative group project work
Lectures and seminars
Library and workshop inductions
Museum, gallery and other visits
Online learning
Presentations
Research methods
Studio teaching
The following assessment methods are employed to support the integrated achievement of the course outcomes:
Blogs
Essays, reports and dissertation
Final show examination
Mid-year reviews
Peer assessment
Portfolio of work
Presentation
Student self-evaluation
Tutorials
Chitra Buckley is course leader for Fashion Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Read Chitra Buckley's full profile here.
Stacia Bedford has more than 15 years marketing expertise, and 10+ years in fashion design, retail and management, She has a strong professional network, and an extensive background launching start-ups in diverse and disruptive industries by establishing operations, commercialising product, implementing benchmarks and accelerating growth. Stacia specialises in brand identity, consumer insights, trend-spotting, social media and omni-channel communications initiatives; and is regularly asked to speak at industry events and universities, on panels, advisory boards and conferences as a thought leader in entrepreneurship, fashion and the bridal industry. Stacia is a team coach.
Johnny Martin FCA is Entrepreneur in Residence at London College of Fashion. He is professionally, The Numbers Coach – an experienced director who now passionately explains business numbers and jargon to help young businesses find their business model. He is a British Library Business and IP Centre partner and runs regular workshops, as well as being a mentor for the Royal College of Art Innovation Unit.
We are committed to making university education an achievable option for a wider range of people and to supporting all of our students in achieving their potential both during and after their courses.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. If you have a disability (e.g. mobility difficulties, sensory impairments, medical or mental health conditions or Asperger’s syndrome) we strongly encourage you to contact us on disability@arts.ac.uk or +44 (0)20 7514 6156 so that we can plan the right support for you. All enquiries are treated confidentially. To find out more, visit our Disability & Dyslexia webpages.
The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:
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:
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
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:
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:
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:
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:
You may include a URL link to your portfolio within your CV.
This section includes all the information you need on how to apply and how your application is considered, and what happens next.
UK/EU students can apply to a postgraduate course at LCF by completing a direct application.
There are no official deadlines to submit your application. Applications are accepted, and offers are made throughout the year. The course will be closed once spaces are filled so we advise that you apply early.
London College of Fashion does not accept applications for deferred entry. You should therefore apply in the year you wish to study.
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. Further information can be found in our UAL External Student Transfer Policy.
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. The course team will select applicants to attend an interview. Interviews may be conducted in person, via telephone or via Skype.
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.
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.
This section includes all the information you need on how to apply and how your application is considered, and what happens next.
There are two ways international students can apply to a postgraduate course at LCF:
For further advice on how to apply please visit the UAL International Application page.
There are no official deadlines to submit your application. Applications are accepted, and offers are made throughout the year. The course will be closed once spaces are filled so we advise that you apply early.
London College of Fashion does not accept applications for deferred entry. You should therefore apply in the year you wish to study.
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. Further information can be found in our UAL External Student Transfer Policy.
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. The course team will select applicants to attend an interview. Interviews may be conducted in person, via telephone or via Skype.
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.
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.
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.
£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.
£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.
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.
Find out about the accommodation options available and how much they will cost.
There are a number of scholarships and awards available to students on this course. Use our search tool to find out more information.
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:
Examples of expected Graduate destinations:
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.
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