Course Summary
Accessories is the fastest growing sector of the fashion design industry and the need for good accessory designers is extremely strong globally.
Our Fashion Accessories Design MA addresses contemporary challenges with a focus on material innovation and cutting-edge design. Leveraging our strong industry relationships, we offer live, authentic project briefs that capitalise on our international reputation for excellence in fashion design education.
This course equips graduates with professional skills and expertise in emerging technologies and innovations in textile and fashion systems, preparing them for future-focused careers in the fashion industry.
Why this course?
The Fashion Accessories Design MA equips students with the professional knowledge and the key technical skills needed for successful careers in the growing accessories sector of the fashion industry.
- Learn from experts – You'll be taught by highly experienced staff in both academia and the fashion industry, who specialise in historical and cultural research, materials and fabrication, digital specifications, drawing, sampling, and prototyping
- Strong connections with industry – Fashion at Westminster has close links with brands like Asprey, Mulberry, Burberry, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Loewe, Armani and Balenciaga
- Westminster Menswear Archive – You'll have access to over 2,500 designer menswear items and accessories, enhancing your understanding of material properties and production techniques
- Outstanding design facilities – You’ll have a dedicated studio equipped with industrial sewing machines, pattern cutting tables and mannequins
Who is this for?
This course is designed for internationally minded, entrepreneurial graduates aiming to excel in accessory design within the global fashion industry. Graduates will be prepared for careers working on leather goods, handbags, printed accessories, and more.
This course prepares students for design leadership roles, equipping them with creative strategies to support leading accessory brands in various fashion settings.
Job roles include:
- Accessories Designer
- Pattern Cutter in accessories
- Trend Researcher
- Freelance creatives
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Why Westminster?
Our Fashion Accessories Design MA draws on the success of our Fashion courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Our courses are widely recognised for their professional practice, global industry links and their impact on the fashion industry.
Industry-ready
This course is designed with fashion industry requirements at the forefront and underpinned by our renowned Westminster Menswear Archive.
Transferable skills
This course will equip you with a range of highly marketable and hands-on skills pertaining to fashion accessories and circularity.
Stand out from the crowd
Qualified fashion accessories designers are currently in high demand in the job market.
Supporting you
Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
- Study support — workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
- Personal tutors — support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
- Student advice team — provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
- Extra-curricular activities — volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more
Our design students have their own dedicated studio to work in, equipped with individual design spaces.
Each of our design studios are equipped with industrial sewing machines, pattern cutting tables and mannequins that replicate the environment of real-world design studios.
Each of our design studios are equipped with industrial sewing machines, pattern cutting tables and mannequins that replicate the environment of real-world design studios.
All students enjoy access to the University’s library resources across our campuses. Our Harrow library is equipped with books and resources for our creative disciplines. It features professional standard hardware and software, as well as collaborative and private workspaces.
Our Fashion students benefit from our industry-standard suite of photography equipment, studios, darkrooms, print and finishing facilities, enabling them to bring their fashion photography projects to life.
Our Fashion students benefit from our industry-standard suite of photography equipment, studios, darkrooms, print and finishing facilities, enabling them to bring their fashion photography projects to life.
Our Fashion students benefit from our industry-standard suite of photography equipment, studios, darkrooms, print and finishing facilities, enabling them to bring their fashion photography projects to life.