Overview

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma in Fashion at University of the Arts London (UAL) is structured to support designers, equipping them to work in the international market. The course offers fashion graduates, or those from closely related disciplines, the opportunity to take a fresh look at their work. You will specialise in Womenswear or Menswear, with opportunities to explore other specialisms such as knit or print.

The course will support your creative development with design, technical and professional skills. Studies on the course are project-based, allowing you to experiment and redefine yourself in a creative environment. Through its tutorial structure, the course emphasises breadth and depth of research and an innovative approach to design. The curriculum will also introduce you to visual communication approaches, the articulation of design ideas and the development of presentation skills. You will graduate with a portfolio and realised design work which will support your progression into postgraduate study or entry into employment in the fashion industry.

During your studies, you will be guided by current practitioners in the field of fashion. This will allow you to benefit from the learning and teaching methods which have produced some of the world’s leading fashion design professionals. Graduates from the course go on to work across a wide range of careers in fashion. Many graduates also go on to postgraduate study, including Master’s degrees in Fashion and Fashion Communication at Central Saint Martins, London College of Fashion, Goldsmiths, Parsons School of Design and Polimoda.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Unit 1: Diagnostic: Research and Creative Development

You will be expected to present your work for presentation and critique. You will work on a number of projects, allowing the course team to assess your practice and support your development. You will also be introduced to London as a fashion and cultural capital and a resource for research.

Unit 2: Final Project and Portfolio: Development and Resolution

In this unit, you will define the rationale for your final design project. You will use the skills and knowledge developed in Unit 1 to realise design work which is targeted at a specific market. The major part of this period is given over to completion of the final project which defines what you have gained from the course. This comprises realised creative work, together with a portfolio of design work.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-18 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Fashion Design View 84 other Masters in Fashion Design in United Kingdom

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements

An honours degree in a relevant discipline such as fashion, fashion textiles, accessory design, or jewellery design

An equivalent EU / international qualification.

Personal Statement

Your personal statement should give us information about yourself and why you want to join the course (write between 300-500 words):

What are you doing at the moment educationally, professionally, personally?

Why do you wish to study on this course?

What is your relevant experience?

Do you have any relevant skills?

Why do you think you are a suitable candidate for acceptance?

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29990 GBP / year

≈ 29990 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14000 GBP / year

≈ 14000 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Fashion.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About

Overview

Course overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners