Fashion

A proud part of Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester Fashion Institute is one of the largest fashion schools in the UK. We have over 1,700 students working to become our next generation of professional designers, art directors, buyers, merchandisers and more.

We’ve worked with industry partners to ensure our courses combine academic expertise with industry experience – to make sure our graduates are career-ready. Matching creativity with employability, we offer a truly engaging learning experience with live industry projects, international exchanges, guest lectures, workshops and study trips.

By combining creative arts, digital technology, commercial insight and research, we give you everything you need to shape your development and seize opportunities within the fashion industry.

Why Manchester Met?

Teaching Excellence

We ranked as one of the top 10 universities in the UK to study Fashion and Textiles in the Guardian University League Tables 2024.

Accreditations and Memberships

We’re proud to hold a number of accreditations and memberships with bodies including the Chartered Management Institute, the Textile Institute and the British Fashion Council’s Colleges Council.

Industry Connections

We offer access to an impressive network of professional contacts throughout the fashion industry, and develop course content through close consultation with industry experts.

Career Prospects

Today, you’ll find our graduates working with fashion brands including Burberry, Gieves and Hawkes, Roland Mouret, Adidas, Urban Outfitters, and Calvin Klein – in roles ranging from designers and merchandisers to fashion editors and brand managers.

Placements and Partnerships

We have over 35 years of experience providing fashion industry placements for our students, fashion brands like Alexander McQueen, ASOS, Puma, JD Sport and Ralph Lauren. Thanks to our network of partner institutions in China, the US, India and Europe, you may also have the opportunity to take part in exciting international exchange programmes and study trips.

Industry-standard Facilities

We have an extensive collection of industry-standard fashion facilities, with an array of studio spaces, sewing rooms, photo studios, textile testing labs, and a 24-hour library with specialist fashion literature and databases.

During my time at Manchester Fashion Institute I acquired in-depth technical knowledge and experience that has allowed me to fully realise my ideas. The incredible facilities, not only for traditional garment construction, but also innovative technologies have allowed me to push the boundaries of what I can do. My tutors were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, they supported me in following my own path and continue to do so now that I have graduated.

Charlie - BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology

During my time at Manchester Fashion Institute I acquired in-depth technical knowledge and experience that has allowed me to fully realise my ideas. The incredible facilities, not only for traditional garment construction, but also innovative technologies have allowed me to push the boundaries of what I can do. My tutors were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, they supported me in following my own path and continue to do so now that I have graduated.

Charlie - BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology

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BA (Hons)

Fashion