Master in International Fashion & Media Management (MA)

MA Content

• Fashion Enterprise Skills
• Social Media for Entreprenuers
• Influencer Marketing
• Social Enterprise
• Research Methods for Managers

Students choose one option out of the two subjects below (subject to minimum group numbers):

• Aspects of Fashion Journalism
• Holistic Retail Design

In addition to taught modules students need to submit a research project (15,000-18,000 words). The dissertation gives students the opportunity of undertaking a significant piece of independent research which applies appropriate business management and academic research concepts to investigate a significant organisational issue or problem.

Programme Delivery

This is a blended learning programme which is designed so that you can learn and work at the same time. It’s definitely possible to find the time to build your career and still gain knowledge and skills on this course. As a student on the programme you will have access to our student platform at any place and time. Even when you are away you can access the teaching material, get in touch with tutors as well as your fellow students regarding group work and study questions. And you have access to mentors and tutors who are business professionals as well as talented academics, so your network will grow and you will gain the support you need in your career.

We deliver the programme over a limited number of weekends (please see the full information guidance) and you will get the chance to spend some time in Milan, as well as teaching taking place in Germany and in London.

Entry Requirements

The programme is suitable for applicants with a Bachelor degree or equivalent professional education and is aimed at people wishing to follow a career in the fashion business.

The programme has been designed to meet the needs of young graduates who aim to work in fashion media, journalism, as a consultant agent or stylist.

A good level of proficiency in the English language is required as the entire programme is delivered in English. Applicants need a minimum score of 6.0 (overall) in the IELTS test to prove their English skills. You do not need to take the IELTS test if you have already achieved a Bachelor from a UK university.

Work and Study

We have designed this MA programme to offer professionals a practical and internationally orientated business education with a flexible but compact teaching schedule. The block seminar structure requires you to only take a few ‘out-of-office’ days each academic year, allowing you to develop and accelerating your career whilst following the concept of lifelong learning.

The MA prepares you for future challenges and enables you to understand changing and challenging business processes in a global business context. Elective modules allow you to customise the programme content according to your professional needs and interests.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are charged by the European College of Business and Management as a partner organisation of LJMU as follows:

First year: £5,975 
Second year: £5,975
Total: £11,950*

* Tuition fees are subject to change. Fees are payable annually (instalments are available by arrangement). The first year and second year are invoiced separately.

Accommodation and travel expenses are not included.