MA Sustainable and Ethical Fashion

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.  

Our partnerships with industry organizations, including the UK Fashion and Textiles Association, the British Fashion Council, and the IMPACT+ UKRI research group, focus on exploring the environmental impact of fashion. These collaborations foster a space for innovative thinking and knowledge exchange, enhancing our curriculum. As a result, you are well prepared to secure high-profile employment both in the UK and internationally upon graduation. This course collaborates with local businesses like St Oswald's and well-known brands such as Berghaus to provide valuable, real-world experience.

You will have access to premium facilities, including an MA Fashion Design studio, a photography studio, an industrial machine room, a print room, and a knit studio.

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.

Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants with appropriate work experience and/or a relevant professional qualification will be considered.