The programme of research is designed in such a way to enable the student to acquire competence in research methods and scholarship and to display sustained independent effort and independent original thought.
The degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) shall be awarded to a student who, on completion of an approved programme of study and research and on fulfilling the coursework requirements for graduation, presents a thesis embodying the results of his/her research and satisfies the examiners in an oral examination (and other examinations if required) in matters relevant to the subject of the thesis.
MPhil students are required to satisfactorily investigate or evaluate a chosen area, to show understanding of the context and significance of the work, and to present a clear, complete thesis of a quality worthy of publication.
The MPhil degree is awarded to a student who completes all stipulated coursework requirements, presents a thesis embodying the results of their research and satisfies the examiners in an oral examination (and other examinations if required) in matters relevant to the subject of the thesis.
Fashion and Textile Business
The Institute of Textiles and Clothing offers research degree programme leading to the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil). The primary objective of the MPhil programme is to educate students at the Master's degree level with a view to preparing them for PhD studies in the near future.
Consumer behaviours in fashion; consumer psychology in fashion; fashion branding; fashion marketing and merchandising; fashion retailing; fashion business intelligence; quality management; fashion supply chain management; international trade of textiles and clothing.