Explore Fashion and Technology in Milan

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TAC students studying the following undergraduate programmes are eligible to apply: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Applied Computing, Computing, Business Data Analytics, Business Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Fashion Design, Fashion Communication and Styling, Fashion Buying, Fashion Marketing, Contour Fashion, Fashion Textile Design, Textile Design, Footwear Design, Fashion Management and Marketing, Sustainable Textile Technology, Fashion Contour Innovation, Fashion and Textiles, Digital Design

There is a maximum of 30 places available, with a minimum of 15 participants required for this opportunity to take place. Students are recommended to check the eligibility criteria before applying.

This trip is designed to provide Computing and Fashion students with a high‑impact international learning experience that directly supports their academic development, employability, and long‑term career progression. Milan offers a unique destination where technology, creativity, and industry innovation intersect, giving students the opportunity to explore how digital transformation is reshaping one of the world’s most influential fashion and design capitals.

A core focus of the trip is the enhancement of interdisciplinary learning, enabling students from both subject areas to understand how their fields increasingly overlap in professional practice. Fashion students will gain insight into how emerging technologies influence design, production, and consumer engagement. Computing students will see how their technical expertise underpins innovation in areas such as digital fashion, e‑commerce platforms, AI‑driven retail, and immersive brand experiences. By engaging in joint activities students develop a broader perspective on how creative and technical disciplines collaborate in modern global industries. This cross‑disciplinary exposure strengthens their adaptability, problem‑solving skills, and awareness of new career pathways that blend computing and design.

The itinerary will include talks and visits with industry contacts or companies and the chance to engage with a Milan-based DMU Alumni who’s completed a placement year, as well as a potential academic visit to support students in building international networks, gaining insight into global career pathways, and understanding the skills required for competitive graduate and placement roles. Exposure to Milan’s academic landscape also helps students make informed decisions about postgraduate study.

Finally, interactive and creative careers sessions will help them strengthen their abilities further and support reflection and skills development in line with the DMU Graduate Attributes.

Learning objectives

The main objective of the trip is to widen the career aspirations of Fashion and Computing students by introducing an innovative sector where fashion and technology intertwine. They will see and experience different career options they could pursue with their degrees which might be alternatives to the more traditional paths most graduates take.

The trip also aims to expose students to innovation and new developments in the industry. This objective ties in with improving graduate outcomes, and activities on the trip will include careers workshops that support developing students’ graduate attributes and employability skills. Finally, students will grow their professional network and get the chance to enhance their networking and communication abilities by speaking to various industry contacts and/or DMU Alumni and learn about further study opportunities abroad by exposure to universities in Milan offering English language Master courses.

Skill development

This opportunity has been designed to help develop the following DMU Graduate Attributes:

Self-confidence

Communication & Networking

Collaboration

Agility & adaptability

Cultural activities

Students visiting Milan can choose from a range of cultural, sporting, and educational activities. Football fans may enjoy a tour of the iconic San Siro Stadium, while art enthusiasts should consider visiting The Last Supper (Il Cenacolo), Leonardo da Vinci’s famous mural, for which advance booking is essential.

The magnificent Duomo di Milano is a must-see, offering access to both the cathedral and its rooftop terraces with panoramic city views. Students can also explore the Milano Castello, and nearby Parco Sempione, or discover Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions at the Museo Scienza. Those interested in shopping can browse the many stores along Corso Buenos Aires or experience the luxury fashion houses of the Quadrilatero della Moda. Finally, the Museo del Novecento, located beside Piazza del Duomo, features an excellent collection of modern Italian art and impressive views of Milan Cathedral.