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This program delves into fashion cultures, style, and dress through critical historical and theoretical lenses, equipping students to become knowledgeable analysts and communicators who produce fresh insights about fashion across diverse contexts. The MA in Fashion Cultures and Histories employs an interdisciplinary approach to examine fashion as a significant indicator of social and cultural transformation, as well as a tool for exploring connections between individuals and communities. Participants refine advanced writing, research, and analytical abilities, positioning themselves as expert commentators capable of creating original perspectives on fashion and influencing its interpretation.
As the sole theory-focused Master's program within a specialized fashion institution in London, it offers students foundational knowledge in progressive, critical fashion histories and theories. The curriculum actively incorporates UAL's commitments to Climate, Social, and Racial Justice. Under the guidance of London College of Fashion's Cultural and Historical Studies Department, learners become part of an exceptional research community at the cutting edge of fashion scholarship, applying their expertise to drive substantial, positive change.
12 months