MSc in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design in Kingston United States | University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island | Kingston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 30,652
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

A Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design degree provides comprehensive training across the entire supply chain, equipping you for diverse career paths in this field. Select from three specialized tracks that delve deeper into subjects like color theory and quality assurance, historical preservation and cultural studies, or retail management and consumer psychology. The program provides both thesis-based (30 credits) and non-thesis (33 credits) Master of Science degree options.

Specialization Tracks
Textile Science
Historical Fashion and Textiles, Preservation, and Cultural Studies
Fashion Retail Management

Available Courses
Kingston Campus
Day and Evening Sessions

Program Duration
Full-time: 24 months
Part-time: 36 months

Admission Periods
Fall or Spring Semester


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A bachelor's degree with adequate preparation for the proposed area of study is required. The undergraduate degree may be in textiles and clothing, or in a related field. Students with a degree from a related area may need to make up deficiencies without graduate credit.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution (some programs may require a higher or lower GPA).
Personal statement
College transcripts from all institutions attended (international applicants must show equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree by an evaluation from WES or other translation company).
-Official paper transcripts: Send to GradCAS Transcript Processing Center, PO Box 9217, Watertown, MA 02471
-Unofficial electronic transcripts can be uploaded
Two letters of recommendation for US students
Three letters of recommendation for international students
Resume
Certificate of Residency for RI residents or qualified regional applicants. All Residency forms and supporting documentation must be emailed as PDFs to the Graduate School at [email protected]
If English is not your native language, you'll need to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores (taken within the last two years). A minimum score of 91 for TOEFL under the new IBT-Internet Based Test or 575 under the paper based testing, and minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required. The URI Designated Institution Code for TOEFL is 3919.
Please note, neither the GRE nor the GMAT are required for admission to this program.

Tuition USD 30,652

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