MA Sustainable Fashion: Business and Practices at Kingston University

Programme overview

Kingston University’s MA in Sustainable Fashion Business and Practices will give you the change-led perspective you need to make a real impact in the industry.

What you will study

You will study the human and environmental impacts of the mainstream fashion system throughout the entirety of the value chain. The programme offers sustainable methodologies for the development of fashion businesses, services and practices. Modules - core modules for teaching block 1: Sustainable Fashion Impacts and Responses, Sustainable and Ethical Practices; core modules for teaching block 2: Business Operations and Innovation, Design for Social Impact; core modules for teaching block 3: Capstone Project.

Career pathways

The Sustainable Fashion Business and Practices curriculum helps to prepare students for a multitude of sustainably focused undertakings and employment opportunities that include: ; Brand and product development ; Sustainable supply chain management ; Sustainable systems and services ; Materials sourcing ; Sustainable fashion communications ; Artisan collaborations ; Progressing to MPhil and PhD level study As part of the course, you’ll have opportunities to work on live briefs with sector partners that champion social and environmental sustainability. Potential clients include: This course incorporates live briefs with sector partners in pursuit of social and environmental sustainability.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: The typical requirement for this course is a 2:2 or above honours degree in a fashion or business-related undergraduate course. Possible subjects include (but aren’t limited to):; Fashion design; Fashion buying; International business; Retail; Communication; Product design; Marketing If you have relevant experience or qualifications in other subjects, we will consider your application individually. Portfolio: Please submit a portfolio with 3–5 examples of your creative exploration. Your pieces should demonstrate creative thinking through social and environmental sustainability. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,500 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years part time / 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://osis.kingston.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PPFSB1FSB20BD01&code2=0501

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