About the course

This course explores cultures of fashion, style and dress through critical fashion history and theory and prepares students to become informed critics and communicators, generating new knowledge about fashion in its multiple contexts. MA Fashion Cultures and Histories takes an interdisciplinary approach to the theoretical analysis of fashion as a key marker of social and cultural change, and a means of understanding the relationship between individuals and communities. Students on the course develop high level writing, research and analytical skills, preparing them to become informed critics and communicators, generating new knowledge about fashion in its multiple contexts and shaping the ways it is understood.

　　It is the only theory-based Master’s degree in a dedicated fashion college in London, providing students with a grounding in relevant, innovative and critical fashion histories and theories. This course is committed to embedding UAL’s principles for Climate, Social and Racial Justice. Taught by London College of Fashion’s Cultural and Historical Studies Department, students join a unique community of researchers at the forefront of fashion studies, using their knowledge to enact meaningful and transformative change.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 12 Month(s)Fees: GB£28,570

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	London
Autumn (September), 2024	London
Spring (January), 2025	London
Summer (April), 2025	London
Autumn (September), 2025	London

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of the Arts

All Official Transcripts. IELTS - 6.5. (Minimum 5.5 All Sections). TOEFL IBT - 90 (Listening 17, Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20). An Honours degree at 2.1 or above in a related discipline, such as photography, journalism, media or fashion. Applicants with a degree in another subject may be considered, depending on the strength of the application OR Equivalent qualifications.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of the Arts. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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