Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MDes Fashion and Textiles in Glasgow United Kingdom | The Glasgow School of Art
The Glasgow School of Art
|
Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,000
(c. USD33,404.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Design in Fashion and Textiles at The Glasgow School of Art is an intensive postgraduate program tailored for driven fashion and textile graduates seeking to enhance and perfect their design expertise. The curriculum caters to two primary types of fashion design students, each with distinct methodologies. The first group focuses on textiles or surface design, adopting an outward approach that prioritizes fabric elements. The second group emphasizes silhouette or form, working inward from the garment's shape. Textile-oriented designers concentrate on fabric surfaces (prints, embroidery, embellishments) or structures (weaving), often employing two-dimensional thinking. Silhouette-driven designers prioritize garment contours, tailoring, and three-dimensional construction. Knitwear occupies a unique middle ground, as it combines fabric texture and garment form in a unified creative process.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants will be considered for admission who have achieved an
educational level equivalent to an Honours degree. Normally
applicants will be expected to have achieved a First Class or Upper
Second Class Honours Degree in Textile Design (with a strong fashion
bias) or Fashion Design. Consideration will also be given to
candidates from other relevant backgrounds if they can demonstrate:
An equivalent academic qualification
Professional qualifications, equivalent to an Honours Degree
A combination of professional qualifications and experiential
learning.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS for UKVI Academic with an overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in the components of Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking.
TOEFL (IBT) - 80+ overall, with the following minimum scores in each component:
Listening: 17
Reading: 18
Speaking: 20
Writing: 22
educational level equivalent to an Honours degree. Normally
applicants will be expected to have achieved a First Class or Upper
Second Class Honours Degree in Textile Design (with a strong fashion
bias) or Fashion Design. Consideration will also be given to
candidates from other relevant backgrounds if they can demonstrate:
An equivalent academic qualification
Professional qualifications, equivalent to an Honours Degree
A combination of professional qualifications and experiential
learning.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS for UKVI Academic with an overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in the components of Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking.
TOEFL (IBT) - 80+ overall, with the following minimum scores in each component:
Listening: 17
Reading: 18
Speaking: 20
Writing: 22
Tuition
GBP
25,000