Sustainable Fashion (Accelerated Degree)
Entry requirements
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
24 points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
UCAS Tariff
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points for entry to undergraduate courses, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma. You can check how many points your qualifications are worth using the online UCAS Tariff Calculator. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed. We encourage you to get in touch if you are predicted points below this range, thinking about transferring from another institution, or if you have other qualifications or professional experience as we may be able to consider you. If English is not your first language, we accept a range of recognised language qualifications that are equivalent to the IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. If you require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, you must take an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) to fulfil government visa requirements.
A minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
About this course
Making sure that fashion’s future is sustainable and ethical has never been more important. Our new BA (Hons) Sustainable Fashion undergraduate degree will teach you the essential skills and knowledge you need to make a difference in the industry and ensure that the future of fashion is sustainable. You’ll explore the social responsibility of the fashion industry in a global context, look at the role of the retail sector from an ethical perspective and examine the impact of regulations on business practices. This is a brand-new course created in collaboration with industry to give students the most up-to-date knowledge and skills.
Through lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and projects, you’ll develop the essential technical knowledge and analytical and communication skills needed to succeed in a sustainable fashion career.
You will:
- Explore the core principles of environmental, social and governance framework and the fast-evolving ethical and legal requirements effecting the fashion industry
- Be assigned a personal industry mentor to work with throughout the course
- Explore the economics of ESG in fashion, the benefits and costs of ethical and sustainable practice
- Explore the role of technology in sustainable practice and look at how emerging technologies for production and distribution will impact ESG
- Examine fashion imagery and see how fashion storytelling relates to communication through various forms of visual media
- Work on live projects set by our brand partners and complete work placements with our industry partners
- Learn how to adopt an analytical mindset and create innovative solutions
- Complete a self-directed Personal Professional Project that allows you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge
Modules
Throughout the course you’ll develop the technical, analytical and creative skills needed for a career in sustainable fashion. You’ll learn through a mix of classes and lectures, individual study, creative projects and industry enrichment that is integrated throughout the course in the form of masterclasses, live projects, mentorship schemes and work placements.
Year One
In your first year of study, you’ll look at the social responsibility of the fashion industry and the role of the retail sector from an ethical perspective. We’ll teach you a range of practical skills to underpin the theoretical knowledge, and you’ll examine if the fashion industry can be sustainable, ethical and could contribute to the global drive to net zero. You’ll discover the benefits and negatives of onshore and offshore production, how to source sustainable and ethical materials and the costs of logistics.
Modules:
- Fundamentals of Environmental, Social Governance (ESG) for Fashion – 40 Credits
- Economics of ESG – 40 Credits
- Product Management & Ethical Supply Chains – 40 Credits
- Study & Research Skills – 20 Credits
- The Fashion Industry – 20 Credits
- Consumer & Data Insights – 20 Credits
Year Two
In your second year of study, you’ll explore the role of technology in sustainable practice and look at how emerging technologies for production and distribution will impact ESG. Look at circular design, zero waste and demand-based manufacturing as well as the roles of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and VR (Virtual Reality) in fashion. You’ll undertake an individual project that allows you to showcase your professional knowledge and skills.
Modules:
- Innovation, Technology & ESG – 40 Credits
- Personal Professional Project – 40 Credits
- Live Project & Industry Experience – 40 Credits
- Consumer Behaviour – 20 Credits
- Global Markets – 20 Credits
- Entrepreneurial Practice – 20 Credits
*This course is subject to validation. Modules may change during the approvals process.
Assessment methods
This course is assessed via 100% coursework. The assessment tools include, but aren’t limited to, professionally relevant projects, essays and presentations.
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