Textile Sustainability and Innovation MSc

at University of Leeds

In the first semester you’ll build on foundational skills to develop your knowledge in textile and fashion design technology. You’ll also begin to explore issues surrounding sustainability in the specific context of the fashion and textile sector, and engage in activities to propose solutions that textile design technology could provide to tackle these issues.
 

In the second semester you’ll explore aspects of product development in the textile sector, whilst gaining an in-depth understanding of the innovative manufacturing processes, considering the impact on sustainability at all stages.
 

In line with your aspirations, selected optional modules in both semesters will enable you to gain a specialist understanding of key areas such as technical textiles, colour technology or a specific application of textiles such as in digital printing or healthcare.
 

You’ll undertake a major research dissertation, under the supervision of a subject specialist, which will give you the chance to direct your own study, developing key skills in laboratory research and conducting independent research into a specialist area of your interest.
 

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

You'll study the following core modules

• Research Dissertation    
• Textile and Apparel Design Technology  
• Sustainability and Fashion    
• Sustainable Innovation and Manufacturing    
• Textile Product Design, Innovation and Development    

You’ll need a bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent qualification, preferably in: a textile-related subject, management, business, design, or a related science, engineering or social science subject.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

 

Fees

• UK: £12,750 (total)
• International: £25,250 (total)
   

This degree will equip you with a diverse range of knowledge and professional skills. Career opportunities include sustainability management roles in fashion and textile industry and retailors, textile innovation and/or product development, fashion buyers, textile management, technical consultancy, garment technologists, testing laboratory professionals, technical marketing and support, colour technologists, retail and supply chain management, textile technology/engineering positions, project scientists and quality assurance. You could also choose to continue with postgraduate research at PhD level.