the ma pattern and garment technology will focus on creative and innovative technical skills rather than creative design skills. you will develop systematic knowledge and technical skills in 2d and 3d technology, along with critical awareness of current problems within the fashion industry. this will enhance your employability in a range of roles within the apparel industries. various methods of pattern development, garment construction and finishing will be explored by incorporating 2d and 3d digital technology, and specialist machinery. you will be encouraged to experiment with a range of technologies and techniques, materials and components in order to achieve your intended outcome. individual research, experimentation and analysis to contextualise your work will be supported by a programme of workshops, lectures and team-working activities, both course-specific and collaborative, that will enable you to develop a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to your research or advanced scholarship. you will also be encouraged to pursue projects and work placements through existing industrial contacts of the course or by using your own initiative and contacts. the course offers a global perspective and considers how pattern and garment technology are integrated within the global product development process. this full-time course is a duration of 15 months (3 blocks). graduates from this course can seek employment across a range of product areas and markets, in a number of pattern and garment technology roles, including: pattern technologist garment technologist creative pattern cutter digital pattern cutter product developer climate, social and racial justice we are committed to ensuring that your skills are set within an ethical framework and are working to embed ual’s principles for climate, social and racial justice into the course.