MA Sustainable and Ethical Fashion

The MA Sustainable and Ethical Fashion course at Northumbria University is for individuals who are passionate about fashion and responsible practice. The programme will equip you to become a designer or an expert in ethics and sustainability. Students will work with vision and integrity, possessing the ambition to make an impact on the wider world of fashion. A design background is not required for this course.

This full-time, research-driven course responds to significant demand for graduates who can address global challenges. You will study a series of interconnected modules primarily through project-based learning. Modules are designed to mirror the realities of the design industry. You will undertake modules on Design Thinking, Design Process, and your specialism. The final module, a project or thesis, will allow you to consolidate your learning.

Northumbria University is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with campuses also in London and Amsterdam, known for its academic quality and has a strong record of graduate employment. The university has been ranked in the UK's top 25 for research power and is a leading institution for graduate start-ups. The university also offers many different undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across different fields, including engineering, business, law, and health.

To be enrolled, you need to submit a personal statement, and a relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. You can also upload your CV along with your applications to demonstrate your work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• You need at least a second-class undergraduate degree in a relevant field. A different degree will be acceptable if you have sufficient relevant work experience.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from a non-English speaking background are required to have a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with 5.5 in each section, or an approved equivalent test score like TOEFL.

The tuition fee for the full-time MA Sustainable and Ethical Fashion at Northumbria University, Newcastle, for international students is £19,350.

Northumbria University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries for postgraduate students. This includes a 20% Alumni Discount for former Northumbria students. Specific, externally funded scholarships, such as the Aziz Foundation Scholarships and Chevening Scholarships, may also be available; however, applications for these are often managed directly by the funding organisation.

Graduates of the MA Sustainable and Ethical Fashion at Northumbria University, Newcastle, work as:

• World-class designer
• Design change-maker
• Product developer
• Fashion entrepreneur
• Ethical fashion consultant
• Sustainability manager

Applications for this course are submitted directly through the university’s online application form. Our trained counsellors are available to help you.