Study location	United Kingdom, Harrow, North-West London
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	2 year
Study language	English
Awards	MA
Course code	P052689

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) or a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in fashion, textiles or design-related subject areas and substantial relevant work experience. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 with 5.5 in all components.

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. The reference should be on letterhead paper, preferably typewritten and signed A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio, if this does not contain sufficient menswear content, applicants will then be required to create a virtual portfolio of three design projects that best evidence individual inspiration, and how this is developed through the process of designing. Applicants will also need to identify in writing a specific area of personal interest that they believe will create a positive contribution to the menswear industry and which they envisage studying in depth whilst on the course. Selected applicants invited to interview (who have not done sufficient menswear) will be sent a project which entails creating six menswear outfits. The work is to include a visual portfolio; inspirational design development ideas, including fabrics research and techniques; line-up with illustrations and flats including final fabrics and colour palette; working toile or single finished garment.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. westminster.ac.uk/../full-time/menswear-ma

Overview

It is essential in this time of creative ambiguity that we develop and empower the individual. Therefore, this entrepreneurial menswear MA will recruit ambitiously envisioned designers to work on their creative expression through personal research, process development and informed professionalism.

In order for our students to establish their aspirations and to define a sustainable career path within a global design context the Course is delivered by the most inspiring menswear design professionals who provide a learning environment that is supportive, challenging and informed.

Career opportunities

Westminster has a long history of producing menswear graduates capable of working at the highest levels of the international fashion industry. Menswear graduates from Westminster in the last four years now work in design roles for companies including Tom Ford, Burberry Prorsum, Alfred Dunhill, Topman, Alexander McQueen, Harrods, GAP, Belstaff, J.W. Anderson, Bottega Veneta, H&M, Adidas, Pull & Bear, Aitor Throup, Timothy Everest, and James Long. Others go on to set up their own design brands including Aaron Tubb, who set up Bazar14 and Liam Hodges, who was recently awarded the NEWGEN award and shows at London Collection Men.