Kingston University

Sustainable Fashion: Upcycling and Repair

Kingston UniversityKingston upon Thames, London

Course overview

Join the circular fashion movement Enhance your approach to sustainable fashion practices using pre-existing materials. This course suits both creatives and general fashion consumers looking to gain valuable experience in sustainable design. Spread over three days, participants will explore ethical and environmental choices in their own work and the wider world, while discussing the fashion industry’s direction regarding climate and respectful working practices.

A practical introduction to upcycling and extending the lifecycle of garments forms a key part of the three days. Participants will examine the choices and responsibilities of designers at each stage of the process whilst learning to approach design development through draping and drawing.

Key highlights

  • Practical introduction to upcycling and extending the lifecycle of garments
  • Explores ethical and environmental choices in fashion design
  • Discusses the fashion industry's direction on climate and working practices
  • Examines designers' choices and responsibilities at each design stage
  • Design development taught through draping and drawing techniques
  • Suitable for both creatives and general fashion consumers

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500
  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500
  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Sustainable Fashion Designer
  • Upcycling Designer
  • Garment Repair Specialist
  • Textile Designer
  • Fashion Sustainability Consultant

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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