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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Newcastle City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This Masters will equip you with the knowledge to become an expert in ethics and sustainability, anticipating the demands of the future fashion industry. 

MA Sustainable and Ethical Fashion is a flexible course, suited to those who wish to work both academically and with an industry focus. You will have room for exploring new ideas, as well as practical applications, that bring positive change to the fashion industry. You will challenge fashion by fulfilling a self-directed project relevant to your professional trajectory. A design background is not required.  

Our partnerships with industry organizations, including the UK Fashion and Textiles Association, the British Fashion Council, and the IMPACT+ UKRI research group, focus on exploring the environmental impact of fashion. These collaborations foster a space for innovative thinking and knowledge exchange, enhancing our curriculum. As a result, you are well prepared to secure high-profile employment both in the UK and internationally upon graduation. This course collaborates with local businesses like St Oswald's and well-known brands such as Berghaus to provide valuable, real-world experience.

You will have access to premium facilities, including an MA Fashion Design studio, a photography studio, an industrial machine room, a print room, and a knit studio.

This full-time, research-driven course responds to significant industry, consumer, and political demand for graduates who can effectively address global challenges in our ever-changing world.

Tuition fees

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£ 19,350per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, England

Specialist country advisers offer support and guidance to international students via in-country visits, online events, and a one-to-one booking system.
Northumbria is based in the heart of multicultural Newcastle, famous for its safety and friendliness. Accommodation is only a short walk from campus.
Newcastle is known for its affordability, with a low cost of living that helps your money go further.

Subject rankings

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    45th out of 123 1

    32nd out of 90 2

  • Entry standards

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    133 61%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    33rd

    4
  • Student satisfaction

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    3.10 78%

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    26
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    136 65%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

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    85.0 85%

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    4
  • Student satisfaction

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    3.00 75%

    69th

    4

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