Master in Ma Design Fashion

At Sheffield Hallam University, tuition is Home: £10,940 for the course / International/EU: £18,600 for the course.

Design today must move beyond mere aesthetics to address the pressing complexities of our era, from the climate crisis and gender inequality to the shifting needs of an ageing population. The MA Design (Fashion) is an interdisciplinary, studio-based programme that challenges you to position your creative practice as a vital tool for societal and environmental change. By fostering an ethical, user- and planet-centric mindset, this course empowers you to develop as a researcher and practitioner capable of navigating the global fashion landscape with purpose and innovation.

A Collaborative Creative Community

You will work alongside designers from a wide range of specialisms—including product, interaction, graphics, and performance sports—creating a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment that mirrors the collaborative nature of the modern creative industries. Based in bespoke studios and state-of-the-art workshops at the City Campus, you are encouraged to challenge conventions, test new concepts, and refine your professional voice. With guidance from expert practitioners and researchers, you will learn to bridge the gap between creative vision and professional application, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to culture, industry, and life systems.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.