The Fashion MA course at The Royal College of Art supports students in developing a critical approach to fashion design, leading to new aesthetics.

Join a master's programme looking to reform the dominant fashion paradigm. This programme creates an environment where to shift the focus from only making clothes to concerning ourselves with the environment, social responsibility and geopolitical and economic challenges.

On this MA, fashion is designed, articulated, manipulated and stimulated in both physical and digital spaces. It aims for a state of change, where students are open to new, emerging thinking, as well as to unlearning.

Students will have the opportunity to reflect on, discuss and strengthen their authentic identity and help others do the same. Modules for the Fashion MA include change agent, change perspective, the grand challenge, advanced practice and an independent research project.

Modules include Change Agent, Change Perspective, Advanced Practice, Grand Challenge, AcrossRCA and Independent Research Project.

School: The Royal College of Art
Course: Fashion MA
Type: Postgraduate
Location: London, UK
Course dates: September 2026 to July 2027
Application deadline: 19 January 2026

Applications to this course have now closed.

What will I learn during this course?

– Rethink fashion's systems and structures
– Question dominant fashion paradigms, considering identity, gender, digital aesthetics, social responsibility and the future of fashion
– Articulate your design voice, systems, and aesthetics reflecting on ethics, inclusion, nonhuman agency and alternative economic or cultural models
– Cross disciplinary approach to design
– Collaboration with students from other programmes on a self-initiated themed project that addresses cultural, social, environmental or economic issues
– Apply intellectual, technical and professional skills to briefs

What are the requirements?

– A portfolio showcasing work and artistic vision
– A personal statement (around 300 words) describing interests, motivations and future goals
– An introduction video (maximum two minutes) to introduce yourself and explain your artistic approach and project ideas

What facilities and resources are available?

– Infrastructure, discipline-specific tooling and support for students to master the skills for their particular aesthetic and approach
– Guidance from technicians in glass, metalwork, jewellery, embroidery, screen printing, dying or letterpress printing
– Specialist facilities across cutting-edge digital technologies such as VR, 360 sound, robotics, rapid prototyping, CNC milling and 3D scanning

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