MA Sustainable and Ethical Fashion
Option for Placement Year
Option for Study Abroad
Option for Placement Year
Option for Study Abroad
Challenge Fashion. Create Change.
This Masters will equip you with the knowledge to become an expert in ethics and sustainability, anticipating the demands of the future fashion industry.
MA Sustainable and Ethical Fashion is a flexible course, suited to those who wish to work both academically and with an industry focus. You will have room for exploring new ideas, as well as practical applications, that bring positive change to the fashion industry. You will challenge fashion by fulfilling a self-directed project relevant to your professional trajectory. A design background is not required.
You will have access to premium facilities including a photography studio, machine room, print room, knit studio, and as well as a MA Fashion Design studio space.
This full-time research-driven course responds to significant industry, consumer, and political demand for graduates who can effectively address global challenges in our ever- changing world.
Full UK Fee: TBC
Full International Fee: TBC
ADDITIONAL COSTS
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You will graduate with the expertise and knowledge required to become a world-class designer and design change-maker.
Throughout the year, you will have the opportunity to engage in a range of events such as conferences and guest lectures to help further your knowledge and build networks towards your future career aspirations. You will also work on industry-led, collaborative projects that practically reflect the nature of working within the design industry.
Our graduates have followed different career paths, including research-focused roles like Ph.D. positions and sustainable fashion researchers, as well as exciting opportunities in fashion design, product development and sustainability compliance within fashion brands.
Krishma Sabbarwal
How can I upscale my slow fashion brand while utilising textile waste and offcut fibres, taking inspiration from my heritage and ancient culture of upcycling, reusing, and remaking?
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Anna Stout
What is the role of community in post-growth fashion, and how can providing a space for knowledge exchange influence consumer behaviours?
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Bridget Upton
Improving the sustainability and durability of performance swimwear through fabric innovation and consumer knowledge.
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Erica Singer
What is the role of community in post-growth fashion, and how can providing space for knowledge exchange influence consumer behaviours?
Find out moreUpon graduation, you will emerge as a highly employable Sustainable and Ethical Fashion graduate. Our course nurtures forward-thinking, confident, and skilled graduates who possess extensive knowledge of sustainable and ethical practices, self-led learning, collaboration, curiosity, and problem-solving abilities. Consequently, our graduates are consistently sought after for a diverse range of positions in the fashion industry, including Designer, Researcher, Product Developer, Technical Manager, Garment Technician, and Fashion Entrepreneur.
Together, though your self-led project, we help you to develop your skills for the future you aspire too.
Bridget Upton
Improving the sustainability and durability of performance swimwear through fabric innovation and consumer knowledge.
Find out more
Erica Singer
What is the role of community in post-growth fashion, and how can providing space for knowledge exchange influence consumer behaviours?
Find out more
Krishma Sabbarwal
How can I upscale my slow fashion brand while utilising textile waste and offcut fibres, taking inspiration from my heritage and ancient culture of upcycling, reusing, and remaking?
Find out more
Anna Stout
What is the role of community in post-growth fashion, and how can providing a space for knowledge exchange influence consumer behaviours?
Find out moreOur skilled and experienced team has expertise in Sustainable and Ethical Fashion, from design through to product life extension strategies. We create engaging projects through our academic and professional connections and involve you in research initiatives like our Repair Hub and Impact+ research group.
The MA Sustainable and Ethical Fashion course offers an immersive learning environment. You have access to two large, dedicated studio spaces known as the 'MA Fashion Lab', equipped with Macs running the latest creative software, industrial sewing equipment, and pattern cutting tables.
The workshops are designed to industry standards, allowing for both traditional and digital pattern cutting methods, as well as access to printed textiles, constructed knitwear, photo-labs, laser cutting, and 3D printing.
Skilled technical staff are available to assist you in making the best use of these facilities.
Additionally, the 24/7 library contains a comprehensive collection of fashion design references, accessible through the 'Blackboard' eLearning Portal, to support seminar preparation and independent research.
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Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with possible restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors if this is deemed necessary in future.
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