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University of the Arts London
MA Fashion Cultures and Histories
University of the Arts London

MA Fashion Cultures and Histories

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON

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Full time | London College of Fashion | 12 months | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Fashion / Textiles / Clothing (Craft) Cultural Studies

Course Summary

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.12 months

Modules

Collaborative Challenge (20 Credits)
Cultural and Social Theory (20 Credits)
Fashion Histories (20 Credits)
Fashion Narratives (20 Credits)
MA Project
Research Proposal (20 Credits)
Research for Professional Contexts (20 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£13,330

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£28,570

Entry requirements

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.

University information

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University of the Arts London (UAL) is one of the world’s leading and most prestigious arts universities, maintaining an internationally renowned list of alumni. Located in London, it is ideally positioned for students wishing to study a postgraduate qualification and gain valuable connections to a thriving creative sector. UAL ranks in the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2025). With modern campus sites spread across...more

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