MA Culture, Style and Fashion MA
- Level(s) of Study: Postgraduate taught
- Start Date(s): September 2020
- Duration: 1 year (45 weeks) / 2 years (90 weeks)
- Study Mode(s): Full-time / Part-time (day)
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
This unique research-based course is for people who are fascinated by trends and meanings in visual and material culture, and who want to become expert in understanding how surface appearance and changing fashions in diverse fields relate to cultural ideas and values.
You’ll learn through the study of core histories and theories, and develop advanced knowledge of academic approaches to key concepts such as glamour, cool, nostalgia, and authenticity.
You’ll communicate your ideas about culture to a range of audiences in professional and innovative ways. Assessments take the form of academic conference papers, short audio / visual presentations, or documentaries and journalistic articles. This will prepare you for careers in cultural research, or as a commentator.
Key features
- Study on a full-time or part-time basis, with flexible teaching and learning
- Negotiate your projects to support your personal and professional aspirations
- Learn through an innovative curriculum, studying across fields and genres, focusing on key themes within visual and material culture
- Gain an understanding of the political, social, environmental and ethical implications of style culture
- Learn to communicate your ideas about culture in a professional way, through media such as academic conference papers, documentaries, and journalistic articles
- Attend workshops for creative thinking, writing for different audiences and media, and relevant software like Adobe InDesign, Premiere Pro and Shorthand
- Develop your practical skills in the basics of mobile journalism and communications
- Opportunity to take part in live briefs and collaborations, allowing you to network and gain experience
- Benefit from guest speakers who will share their specialist knowledge, challenge perspectives, and give insight into current cultural developments
- Attend study trips to local and international archives, galleries and trend-forecasting agencies
- Be taught by experienced lecturers who are experts in their field and committed to excellence and innovation in teaching and learning
- Prepare for further study, such as a PhD
What you’ll study
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Careers and employability
This course will help you to develop a range of postgraduate attributes including:
- independence and self-direction
- literacy
- team-working
- communication in a range of media
- the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Graduates from this course will be equipped with expert and current knowledge and skills relevant to a range of potential careers and further study. These include:
- cultural journalism across a range of subjects and media
- authoring cultural books and commentary for a wider audience
- research and consultancy where understanding of trends and issues affecting consumers is needed
- curation or communication roles in cultural institutions such as museums and galleries
- teaching at further education or higher education level
- progression to PhD study with the goal of teaching and / or research
Connections with Industry
Where possible, live or realistic briefs will provide opportunities with real vocational purpose and value, allowing you to network and gain relevant experience for careers in academia and beyond.
For example, you’ll prepare an academic paper for NTU’s annual Visual and Material Delights symposium. There may also be opportunities to collaborate with other students to provide content for Notts TV, to curate a film season, or to write articles to a brief set by a magazine. You’ll be able to negotiate with your tutor the form your final outcomes take, allowing you to build on your strengths and tailor your experience towards a chosen professional field.
Guest speakers will enrich the course with specialist academic knowledge, challenging perspectives and providing insight into current cultural developments and the relevant creative industries.
Within the department trips are offered each year to various cultural centres, which you may be able to participate in. Visits to observe and engage in current cultural events relevant to the course will be offered too.
YouFirst – working with our Employability Team
Our friendly, experienced careers consultants will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice you won't find in a book or on the internet. You can benefit from this at any time during your studies and up to three years after completing your course.
Get inspired
Take a look at a recent zine produced by our graduating Masters students to get a flavour of the innovation and creativity that goes on within the School of Art & Design.
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How to apply
Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can. Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow the instructions for applying.
Application deadline
You can apply for this course throughout the year, but we'd recommend that applications should be received by the end of July for entry in September.
Writing your application
Be honest, thorough and persuasive in your application. Remember, we can only make a decision based on what you tell us. Make sure you include as much information as possible, including uploading evidence of results already achieve, as well as a personal statement.
Keeping up to date
After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process - so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.
You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU in our postgraduates' guide. Here you'll find advice about how to write a good personal statement and much more.
Getting in touch
If you need any more help or information, please contact us at Ask NTU or call on +44 (0)115 848 4200.
Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can. Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow the instructions for applying.
Application deadline
You can apply for this course throughout the year, but we'd recommend that applications should be received by the end of July for entry in September.
Make sure you take into account the time required to apply for a visa (if applicable) before applying.
Writing your application
Be honest, thorough and persuasive in your application. Remember, we can only make a decision based on what you tell us. Make sure you include as much information as possible, including uploading evidence of results already achieve, as well as a personal statement.
Keeping up to date
After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process - so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.
You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU in our postgraduates' guide. Here you'll find advice about how to write a good personal statement and much more.
Next steps
Please also take a look at our International students page and our application guide for international students, which are full of advice and information about the University.
If you need any more help or information, please contact our International team or call on +44 (0)115 848 4200. Alternatively, you can speak to one of our official NTU representatives for your country.