MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Fashion Management
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | - |
| 2023-05-02 | - |
| 2023-09-26 | 2023-07-17 |
| 2024-01-16 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Goldsmiths' MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Fashion Management Pathway is a 15-month full-time program that equips students with management, entrepreneurial, and academic skills for commercializing creative practices and generating social impact in the fashion industry. The program emphasizes sustainability, integrates entrepreneurship into creative practices, and offers a range of assessment methods and teaching approaches. Graduates are prepared for careers in fashion entrepreneurship, brand management, product development, and other roles within the creative and cultural industries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- This innovative program focuses on developing management, entrepreneurial, and academic skills for commercialization of creative practices and generating social impact.
- Engaging with contemporary debates and concerns in Fashion Management, the program explores strategies for managing people, products, and services in the field.
- Sustainability is a key aspect of the program, reflecting its vital role in the modern fashion industry.
- Goldsmiths collaborates with various departments, individuals, and organizations in the creative and cultural industries sector to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
- The program integrates entrepreneurship into creative practices and takes a "creative" approach to developing new businesses and supporting infrastructure.
Outline:
- Program Duration: 15 months full-time, 27 months part-time
- Program Components:
- Four taught modules
- Dissertation or portfolio
- Compulsory Modules:
- Theories of Capital (30 credits)
- Entrepreneurial Modelling: From Idea to Operation (30 credits)
- Design and Fashion Management (30 credits)
- Methods and Approaches of Critical Analysis into Cultural Entrepreneurship (15 credits)
- Dissertation/Project:
- Dissertation (75 credits)
- Project/Portfolio (75 credits)
- Optional Modules:
- Business of Creative & Social Enterprises (30 credits)
- Industry Placement (30 credits)
- Attendance: Mandatory for all taught sections of the program. Collaborative learning approach encourages interaction between students from different pathways.
Assessment:
- The program uses a range of assessment methods, including essays, reports, presentations, projects, and portfolios.
- Assessment criteria vary depending on the specific module and assignment, but typically focus on critical analysis, application of theoretical concepts, understanding of key debates in Fashion Management, and development of entrepreneurial skills.
Teaching:
- The program offers a dynamic learning environment with a range of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, guest speakers, and industry visits.
- Faculty comprises experienced academics and practitioners in the field of Fashion Management with expertise in various areas, such as entrepreneurship, design, sustainability, and cultural studies.
- Goldsmiths promotes a collaborative and supportive learning environment that encourages student interaction and active participation.
Careers:
- The program prepares graduates for a range of careers in the fashion industry, including:
- Fashion entrepreneurs
- Brand managers
- Product developers
- Marketing and communications professionals
- Sustainability consultants
- Fashion journalists and critics
- Additionally, graduates gain the necessary skills and knowledge to launch their own businesses or work in consulting or research roles within the creative and cultural industries.
Other:
- Goldsmiths offers various scholarships and funding opportunities for postgraduate students.
- International students are welcome to apply and are subject to specific entry requirements and visa regulations.
- Entry requirements
Annual tuition fees These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £12520 International - full-time: £23660 Additional costs There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Overview:
Goldsmiths, University of London is a public research university located in South East London. It is known for its progressive teaching and world-leading research, particularly in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The university prides itself on fostering a space for self-discovery and offers a single-site campus experience.
Services Offered:
Student Support:
Goldsmiths provides a range of support services for students, including a library, IT support, and a dedicated Graduate School for postgraduate research students.Learning Resources:
The university offers access to the Learn.gold virtual learning environment (VLE) and the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC).Campus Life:
Goldsmiths offers a vibrant campus experience with accommodation options, campus tours, and opportunities to connect with students through the Unibuddy platform.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Goldsmiths offers a unique campus experience in the heart of South East London. Students can explore the campus through virtual tours and learn about the local area through area guides. The university also hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Progressive Teaching:
Goldsmiths is known for its innovative and forward-thinking teaching methods.World-Leading Research:
The university boasts a strong research reputation, particularly in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.Vibrant Campus Community:
Goldsmiths fosters a diverse and inclusive campus community with a strong sense of belonging.Career Success:
A high percentage of Goldsmiths graduates move on to highly-skilled work after their studies.Academic Programs:
Goldsmiths offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts:
Fine Art, Design, Music, Theatre, Film, and MediaHumanities:
English, History, Philosophy, Languages, and LiteratureSocial Sciences:
Sociology, Psychology, Politics, and EconomicsComputing:
Computer Science, Digital Media, and Information TechnologyOther:
Entry Requirements:
The entry requirements for the MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Fashion Management Pathway are as follows:
EU Home Students:
- You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant/related subject.
- You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren't a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.
International Overseas Students (outside the EU):
- You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant/related subject.
- You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren't a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.
- International qualifications: We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- If English isn't your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme.
