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Discover your passion. Transform your future with a degree from Marshalls.
Discover your passion. Transform your future with a degree from Marshalls.
The Advanced Diploma in Fashion Technology at Marshalls is designed for creative individuals who want to turn their passion for fashion, styling, and accessory design into a professional career. This program blends design creativity, technical precision, and business acumen, giving students the complete toolkit needed to thrive in today’s fashion industry.
Over two and a half years, students learn to conceptualize, design, and produce garments and dressing accessories that meet global standards. The program covers pattern drafting, garment construction, computer-aided design (CAD), product development, and fashion entrepreneurship, alongside accessory design.
You’ll also explore the art of creating bags, hats, jewelry, belts, and other dressing accessories, developing the technical and creative skills that bring full fashion collections to life. By combining apparel and accessory design, this diploma offers a comprehensive understanding of fashion styling, coordination, and product integration, preparing you to work confidently across the entire fashion value chain.
The curriculum follows international fashion education standards while reflecting local textile traditions, sustainability practices, and African creativity — producing graduates ready to compete both locally and globally.
The Advanced Diploma in Fashion Technology is a 2½-year program (five semesters) designed to give students ample time to build strong technical, creative, and entrepreneurial foundations.
Each semester combines studio practice, practical workshops, digital design labs, and industry exposure, ensuring a well-rounded and progressive learning experience.
A Senior High School Certificate (WASSCE, NECO, or equivalent) with passes in relevant subjects.
Mature applicants with work experience or a creative portfolio may be considered for direct entry.
A portfolio (sketches, garment samples, or digital designs) and a statement of purpose explaining your creative goals are encouraged.
International applicants may need to provide proof of English proficiency and verified academic credentials.
Assessment combines both theoretical learning and practical application to ensure students graduate with professional competence and creative confidence.
Evaluation methods include:
Studio projects and practical design assignments
Portfolio development, featuring garment samples, accessory prototypes, and CAD work
Written coursework, reports, and reflective journals
Mid-semester and end-of-semester evaluations
Final year project or mini collection, showcased at the annual Marshalls Fashion Exhibition
Performance is measured not only by academic results but also by originality, technical precision, and creative presentation.
Hands-on learning is at the heart of the program. Students engage in:
Studio and workshop sessions on sewing, draping, patternmaking, and accessory crafting.
Industry placements or internships with local and international fashion brands.
Collaborative projects with textile producers, stylists, and creative professionals.
Field trips to design studios, fashion events, and textile production centers.
Annual fashion showcases, where students present their garments and accessories to industry experts and the public.
Marshalls University provides access to fully equipped fashion studios, CAD labs, and accessory-making workshops, ensuring students experience the entire creative process — from concept to creation to runway.
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