MA Fashion Marketing and Sustainability
Entry requirements
The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:
- An Honours degree at 2.1 or above in a related discipline
- OR Equivalent qualifications;
APEL (Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning)
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
- Related academic or work experience (minimum of three years)
- The quality of the personal statement
- A strong academic or other professional reference
- OR a combination of these factors
English Language Requirements
IELTS level 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please check our main English Language Requirements.
Months of entry
September
Course content
This unique, specialist Master’s course targets the next generation of purpose-first business leaders who seek to drive transformative innovation for necessary change, thus shaping the future of the fashion industry and our perception of consciousness.
Why choose this course at London College of Fashion
- This MA is currently the only Master’s programme in the UK to apply strategic fashion marketing with sustainability.
- This course develops analytical, communicative, and entrepreneurial skills and knowledge to enable graduates to create a positive impact on communities and the environment through fashion marketing.
- This course showcases our strong partnerships with a wide range of fashion organisations through live project briefs, industry visits, workshops and speakers
- Course units are aligned with LCF's expert innovation and research centres, including the Centre for Sustainable Fashion, giving students the opportunity to focus on academic depth and rigour.
- Through a commitment to UN’s PRiME (Principles of Responsible Management Education) this course provides an in-depth appreciation of the complexity and dynamics of sustainable and ethical marketing management issues in the contemporary global fashion industry.
When prioritising people, planet, as well as responsible profit, the global fashion industry holds unique potential to positively transform local interconnected communities as well as wider society. MA Fashion Marketing and Sustainability is intended for the next generation of highly motivated, purpose-led business leaders who not only respond to the growing consumer demand for sustainability but also seek to drive the transformative innovation for necessary change.
This unique course critically explores fashion marketing tools through an international lens and applies them to implement and support sustainable business practices. Sustainability, social equity, and regenerative practices are embedded throughout teaching and coursework, within each taught unit. Additionally, the course seeks to examine, analyse and challenge current fashion business practices and explore alternative solutions in the complex global fashion supply chain, emphasising marketing communications and sustainable business practices. You will be encouraged to develop a deep understanding of the complexity of integrating and communicating transformational solutions.
What to expect
- Cutting edge research: Learn directly from academic and business leaders at the forefront of sustainable strategies and circular economy.
- In-demand skills and knowledge: Increase your understanding of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) foundations and marketing techniques.
- Industry informed curriculum: Academic content is continuously revised to adapt to current developments in industry.
- Knowledge Exchange: Take part in industry-led workshops, expert speaker series, and work together with students across LCF.
- Enterprise: Proactively engage in innovative problem-solving to tackle real-world challenges.
Industry experience and opportunities
Course curriculum will be supported by live projects with purpose-led industry partners, allowing you to directly apply theory to practice. You will be encouraged to engage with extra-curricular opportunities, for example: mentoring sessions and work placements.
LCF’s Move
From September 2023, this course will be taught on our new single campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This is part of a new development for London, prioritising culture, education and innovation, known as East Bank.
Fees and funding
You can also find out more about the Postgraduate Masters Loan (Home students only) and other types of funding.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- London College of Fashion
- fashion.contact@arts.ac.uk