Advance fashion practice through research

This stripe recognises exceptional research capabilities in the field of fashion, emphasising the ability to conduct rigorous, innovative, and ethically sound academic investigations. It focuses on developing advanced skills in critical inquiry, comprehensive literature analysis, sophisticated data interpretation, and effective communication of complex ideas. The stripe prepares students to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of fashion through scholarly research, fostering a deep understanding of both established methodologies and cutting-edge approaches in the field.

 To earn this credential, recipients must complete a final dissertation that demonstrates outstanding research acumen across multiple dimensions. This includes formulating precise and insightful research questions, conducting a thorough literature review, employing appropriate and innovative research methodologies, and analysing data with sophistication. Students must showcase exceptional critical thinking throughout their work, presenting cogent arguments grounded in evidence. The final dissertation should communicate findings with clarity, precision, and creativity, while adhering to the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical research conduct. Recipients must demonstrate not only a deep understanding of existing knowledge in fashion design but also the ability to identify gaps and contribute new insights to the field, potentially pushing the boundaries of conventional practices in fashion research.