MA Fashion Innovation

LJMU's Fashion Innovation MA is designed to introduce students to various research methods, practical workshops, facilities, and experts and is very much a space, tool and springboard for individuals to test, develop and achieve. Expand your knowledge of fashion and contribute to the wider field of fashion through research-based critical work Develop innovative fashion practice and real-world understanding through guidance from academics and industry experts Work within an interdisciplinary, flexible, independent and modular programme of study Benefit from networking and collaboration opportunities in fashion and related industries as you decide which area of fashion you wish to investigate as you progress through the programme Take advantage of the generous Michael Pugh Thomas and Julia Carter Preston legacy £1000 scholarships offered to postgraduate applicants Apply for postgraduate Susan Cotton travel funding and the China Fashion Summer School initiative to expand your research and cultural experience This programme is also available in part-time study mode The Fashion Innovation MA is a programme with collaborative practice and discovery at its core. The programme aims to recruit Home and International students who are ready to challenge the fashion industry socially, ethically, culturally and politically forming individual project proposals which define existing practice and broaden its scope and ambition by addressing real-world issues which could extend beyond graduation. Students from both traditional fashion design and communication undergraduate programmes as well as those who have undergraduate qualifications in non-traditional subjects but have a real passion for fashion are equally encouraged to apply. It is this diverse cohort which provides the rich postgraduate community within LJMU. The programme aims to raise awareness of practical applications within fashion, and introduce students to resources and workshops which can provide the platform necessary for innovation and the realisation of individual practice and self-initiated project/s. The MA is designed to develop real world skills and establish which area of fashion students wish to focus on as the programme progresses. This allows students to explore Fashion Innovation projects in unexpected forms. The MA also aims to outline research which is happening in transdisciplinary areas, and to develop research skills and relevant approaches to practice as well as the critical techniques required to support students’ final project. Students will be expected to develop a personal practice that challenges traditional perspectives within fashion disciplines. A particular emphasis will be placed on developing existing skills and building opportunity to enhance and apply them within an appropriate fashion context. Alongside the current Fashion Innovation staff there will also be several opportunities to collaborate with students and staff from the schools other MAs in

You will need: Home International Qualification requirements Undergraduate degree Minimum 2:1 honours degree in a related subject area (Fashion/ Art & Design) (those with a 2:2, or non-related degree or non-standard background will be considered on an individual basis by the programme leader.) Further information Extra Requirements 2 x References 1 x Personal Statement 1 x Portfolio of work – approx. 8-12 images of any subject in any media or written work, that demonstrate your own practice and/or interest in Fashion. Please note we are unable to consider your application until this is received. Artworks made more than 3 years ago may be included if these relate to a direction you wish to focus on during postgraduate study. If you do not provide a portfolio at the point of application, you will be contacted to submit this to our attachment upload facility. RPL RPL is accepted on this programme International requirements IELTS IELTS English language requirement: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Further information Extra Requirements 2 x References 1 x Personal Statement 1 x Portfolio of work – approx. RPL RPL is accepted on this programme Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme. All applicants should be able to demonstrate a sufficient level of knowledge to embark on the programme (including the linguistic competence) and to complete the programme within time limits. Your personal statement should detail why you wish to study this programme and include personal experience and particular aspects of the programme that you find interesting. Please note: You do not need a traditional Fashion background or qualification to apply. Additional Information Interview not required. We recommend applications are submitted by July to allow sufficient time for these to be considered and necessary information and arrangements completed before the programme commences. Applications will however be considered up until the end of August.

IELTS IELTS English language requirement: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Further information Extra Requirements 2 x References 1 x Personal

International students: £9,590 per year

UK students: £9,590 per year

UK/Home: £9,590 per year

International: £9,590 per year

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