MA Fashion Knitwear Design
City Campus
INTAKE: September
Program Overview
The Master of Arts (MA) in Fashion Knitwear Design program at Nottingham Trent University offers students a specialized and comprehensive curriculum aimed at developing their creative skills and technical expertise in the realm of fashion knitwear. This program caters to individuals with a passion for knitwear design, innovation, and the fusion of art and technology.
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Specialized Curriculum: The MA Fashion Knitwear Design program provides a specialized curriculum that covers various aspects of knitwear design, including textile manipulation, pattern development, digital knitwear design, and garment construction.
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Creative Exploration: Students are encouraged to explore their creativity and experiment with different knitting techniques, yarns, and materials to create innovative and visually striking knitwear designs.
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Technology Integration: The program embraces the integration of technology in knitwear design, allowing students to explore computer-aided design (CAD) software and digital knitting machines to produce intricate and complex knitwear.
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Industry Collaboration: Through collaborations with industry professionals, guest lectures, and workshops, students gain insights into the latest trends, technologies, and practices in the knitwear industry.
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Sustainability Focus: The curriculum addresses the importance of sustainable practices in knitwear design, encouraging students to consider ethical materials, production methods, and environmental impact.
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Portfolio Development: Throughout the program, students have the opportunity to build a comprehensive knitwear portfolio that showcases their design skills, technical prowess, and ability to create unique and marketable knitwear pieces.
Location
City Campus
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 15850
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
- Academic Qualifications: International students applying for postgraduate programs at NTU are required to hold a relevant undergraduate degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Percentage Requirement: NTU typically expects international students to have achieved a minimum of 65% or above in their previous academic qualifications. However, specific entry requirements may vary depending on the program and the country's educational system from which the student has graduated.
- English Language Proficiency: Similar to undergraduate programs, international students applying for postgraduate programs at NTU are required to demonstrate English language proficiency. The accepted English language tests and minimum scores are the same as for undergraduate programs:
- IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5, with no less than 6 in each component.
- TOEFL: A minimum score of 81 on the internet-based test (iBT).
- PTE: A minimum score of 62.
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
These scholarships provide opportunities for talented students to pursue their studies at Nottingham Trent University:
- International Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship: NTU offers the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for international students. This scholarship is highly competitive and awarded based on academic excellence, with a focus on the applicant's achievements and potential contributions to NTU and their chosen field of study.
- International Postgraduate Scholarship: NTU offers postgraduate scholarships for international students pursuing a master's degree or research program. These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and can help cover a portion of the tuition fees.
- Country-Specific Scholarships:NTU offers scholarships tailored to students from specific countries or regions. These scholarships aim to attract talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and may have specific eligibility criteria, such as academic achievement or residency in a particular country. International students are advised to check the NTU website or contact the admissions office for information on country-specific scholarships.
- External Scholarships:NTU encourages international students to explore external scholarship opportunities. There are various organizations, foundations, and governments that offer scholarships to support international students studying in the UK. NTU provides guidance and resources to help students identify and apply for these external scholarships.
It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines may vary from year to year.
Graduates of the MA Fashion Knitwear Design program from NTU have a range of exciting career prospects within the fashion and textile industries.
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Knitwear Designer: Graduates can work as knitwear designers, creating original and innovative knitwear collections for fashion brands, knitwear manufacturers, or their own labels.
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Textile Technologist: With expertise in knitwear, graduates can pursue roles as textile technologists, developing new knitwear fabrics, textures, and patterns.
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Pattern Developer: Graduates can specialize in pattern development for knitwear, translating design concepts into detailed patterns for production.
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Product Developer: Graduates can work as product developers, overseeing the entire lifecycle of knitwear products from design to production.
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Knitwear Technician: Graduates can work as knitwear technicians, operating and maintaining digital knitting machines and other technical equipment.
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Fashion Entrepreneur: Many graduates choose to establish their own knitwear brands or businesses, offering unique and creatively designed knitwear products to the market.
