Kanye West 'applies for fashion degree'

Kanye West has reportedly applied to study a Masters degree in fashion at a London university.

The rapper apparently flew to the UK on Wednesday to meet with Professor Louise Wilson, the head of the course at Central Saint Martins College, to be interviewed for a place.

"Kanye spends a lot of time with fashion students and often hooks up with Central's arty pupils when he is in London," a source told The Sun. "The rapper already has work experience with Fendi and Louis Vuitton on his CV.

"Now that he has been interviewed the school's board will have to decide whether to allow him to start the MA fashion course later this year."

Rumours regarding the status of his application are reportedly circling among current students. "They are saying he has been turned down for a place because his portfolio wasn't up to standard," the source added.

Past students at the institution include Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and M.I.A..