Course Description

The Fashion industry is continuously evolving, and this degree programme aims to address the requirements in the various specialisations within the industry. The programme focuses on various spectrums such as fashion/costume design and production, as well as retail and marketing. Learners are supported by contextual studies to understand how fashion designers inspire their creativity. The degree programme provides learners with the specialist skills to create patterns using traditional techniques, as well as modern software (CAD/CAM) within fashion production processes, on small and mass production scales. Moreover, the programme offers specialist units addressing retail and marketing content. The programme targets new, evolving digital technologies for individuals who wish to set up their own firm with the required entrepreneurial skills, as well as those who wish to progress in the fashion business.

Career Prospects

Fashion Production Manager,
Outlet Layout Designer,
Fashion Merchandiser, Fashion Designer,
Fashion Events Coordinator,
Retail Manager,
Fashion Marketing Manager,
Customer Service Manager,
Brand Manager,
Fashion Entrepreneur

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Fashion and Retail
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Art and Design
(with a textiles major project)

OR

2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes
Compulsory A-Level: Art or Graphical Communication or Engineering Drawing or Physics or Home Economics and Human Ecology or Fashion, Textiles and Interiors

Applicants may be asked to sit for an Interview and/or present their Portfolio.

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

Full MQF Level 4 Qualifications awarded by the Malta School of Art can be submitted as part of the required documents uploaded at point of application for this programme of studies, and will be reviewed accordingly with a view of considering, or otherwise, eligibility.

Any possible alternative qualifications (local and European) which may be presented instead of the above clearly set compulsory subjects, must very clearly be evidenced / documented as being equivalent to the set compulsory subjects in terms of Level, volume (in credits), and Content coverage. It will not be possible to consider variances, given the expected preparation and foundations in possession of the applicant asking to be considered for this MQF Level 6 Degree programme of studies.