MA Sustainable Fashion Business at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Our Sustainable Fashion Business MA is a postgraduate masters degree for students who want to shape the future of the global fashion industry. You’ll develop a strong understanding of sustainable fashion practices from a creative business perspective. This course explores how sustainability and innovation can transform fashion businesses – whether they are large global brands or independent start-ups.

Faculty: School of Art and Media | Department: Fashion, Textiles and 3D Design | Duration: full-time: 1 year or 2 years with a placement; part-time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: January and September start dates | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this course, you will explore the fashion business from creative, strategic and sustainable perspectives. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to challenge conventional systems and shape a more responsible future of the global fashion industry. This module provides hands-on experience of basic fashion product development and design processes, while introducing the principles of sustainability in fashion. Through exploratory, critical and practical work, and with reference to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, you will examine the social, cultural and industrial contexts that shape sustainable fashion. Modules include Sustainable Fashion Materiality & Practice, Sustainable Strategic Management, Disrupting the Fashion Industry, Sustainable Fashion Insight: Research for Change, Responsible Fashion Narratives, Entrepreneurial and Intrapreneurial Practice in Sustainable Fashion.

Career pathways

Graduates of this postgraduate sustainable fashion business course will be well qualified for roles such as: Beyond your course, our Careers and Employability team are here to support you as you discover (and rediscover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree and experience. Honours degree in any subject normally with a minimum 2:2 or equivalent. Other applicants with extensive industry experience will be considered on an individual basis. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,242 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,792 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: January and September start dates

Duration: full-time: 1 year or 2 years with a placement; part-time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://evsipr.brighton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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