Direct answer
For the 2026/27 academic year, Goldsmiths, University of London requires applicants to the MA Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship: Fashion Management Pathway to hold (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant or related subject. Applicants who are not graduates or whose degree is in an unrelated field may be considered if they have relevant experience and can demonstrate the ability to work at postgraduate level. All applicants must have a business idea, or already be self-employed or have their own business. The programme accepts a wide range of international qualifications. If English is not your first language, you need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0, or an equivalent English language qualification.
Programme overview
The MA Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship: Fashion Management Pathway is a 15-month full-time or 27-month part-time programme within the School of Creative Management. It offers both a September and a January start, which you choose at the point of application. The programme integrates entrepreneurship with the development of creative practices and takes a creative approach to developing new businesses and the infrastructure that supports them. It is taught in partnership with subject areas across Goldsmiths and with key individuals and organisations in the creative and cultural industries sector.
Academic entry requirements
You should have, or expect to be awarded, an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant or related subject. Goldsmiths states that you might also be considered if you are not a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, provided you have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. The official page confirms that Goldsmiths accepts a wide range of international qualifications. For specific guidance on qualifications from China, you should consult the university’s international qualifications page, as the programme page itself does not list country-specific academic equivalencies.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0. Goldsmiths also accepts equivalent English language qualifications. If you need assistance with your English, the university offers a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate study.
Application requirements
You apply directly to Goldsmiths using the online application system. When applying, you must specify the Fashion Management pathway. Your application must include details of your academic qualifications, the email address of your referee or a copy of your academic reference, copies of your educational transcripts or certificates, a personal statement, and a one-paragraph elevator pitch for an entrepreneurial business idea that you plan to develop through the course. The elevator pitch is not a business plan; it is a brief paragraph that clearly and concisely expresses your core entrepreneurial idea. You can submit it as a document or as audio or video. There is a file size limit of 20MB, but Goldsmiths can accept audio or video hosted online if you provide a link in your application. You must demonstrate in your written application and in interview that you have capacity for creative and cultural entrepreneurship and that you can meet the intellectual demands of the programme.
Selection process and deadlines
Admission to many programmes is by interview, unless you live outside the UK. Occasionally, Goldsmiths makes candidates an offer of a place on the basis of their application and qualifications alone. For both the September and January start, the university encourages you to complete your application as early as possible, even if you have not finished your current programme of study. It is very common to be offered a place that is conditional on achieving a particular qualification. Late applications will only be considered if there are spaces available. If you are applying for funding, you may be subject to an earlier application deadline.
Tuition fees
For students starting in the 2026/2027 academic year, the international full-time tuition fee is £27,500. The home full-time fee is £14,300 and the home part-time fee is £7,150. The official page states that it is not currently possible for international students to study part-time under a student visa. If you think you might be eligible to study part-time while on another visa type, you should contact the Admissions Team for more information.
What the programme teaches
The programme contains taught modules and a further dissertation or portfolio component. Compulsory modules include Theories of Capital (30 credits), Entrepreneurial Modelling (30 credits), Methods and Approaches of Critical Analysis into Cultural Entrepreneurship (15 credits), and Design and Fashion Management (30 credits). You then choose either the Business of Creative and Social Enterprises module (30 credits) or an Industry Placement (30 credits). You also complete a final dissertation (75 credits) or a project, critical reflection and essay (75 credits). Attendance is mandatory for all taught sessions. The programme aims to develop business and entrepreneurial skills, team-working and leadership skills, and effective communication skills.
FAQ
What is the minimum undergraduate degree classification required?
You should have an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant or related subject. If your degree is in an unrelated field, you may still be considered if you have relevant experience and can demonstrate the ability to work at postgraduate level.
Do I need a business idea to apply?
Yes. The official entry requirements state that you should have an idea for a business, or already be self-employed or have your own business. You must also submit a one-paragraph elevator pitch for an entrepreneurial business idea as part of your application.
Can I study part-time as an international student?
The official page states that it is not currently possible for international students to study part-time under a student visa. If you think you might be eligible to study part-time while on another visa type, you should contact the Admissions Team for more information.
Is an interview part of the selection process?
Admission to many programmes is by interview, unless you live outside the UK. Occasionally, Goldsmiths makes candidates an offer of a place on the basis of their application and qualifications alone.
What are the English language requirements?
You need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0, or an equivalent English language qualification.
When should I apply?
Goldsmiths encourages you to complete your application as early as possible for both the September and January start, even if you have not finished your current programme of study. Late applications will only be considered if there are spaces available.
Official sources
- MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship programme page
- MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Fashion Management Pathway page
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