Program Overview

Introduction to the Sustainable Fashion BA Program

The University of Leeds offers a comprehensive BA program in Sustainable Fashion, designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive the shift towards a more ethical and sustainable fashion industry. This program enables students to rethink, redesign, and transform the future of fashion while addressing the cultural, social, and industrial factors that shape the fashion sector.

Program Overview

The BA Sustainable Fashion course focuses on fashion business practices, providing students with a wide range of skills highly desirable to employers in the fashion industry and the wider sustainability community. Students will address current challenges in the fashion system and propose innovative, sustainable business strategies to shape a bold vision for the future of sustainable and ethical fashion.

Career Opportunities

The demand for sustainable fashion professionals is rising rapidly as the fashion industry comes under increasing pressure to address environmental and social impacts, social justice, the circular economy, and sustainable development goals. With the holistic knowledge of product development, fashion technology, the supply chain, and the industry provided by the program, students will be equipped to succeed in a range of different careers, including:

• Ethical sourcing or supply chain assistant
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) advisor
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) analyst
• Sustainable sourcing or raw materials specialist
• Product compliance officer
• Sustainability coordinator or manager
• Circular fashion strategist
• Fashion buyer (with a sustainability focus)
• Sustainable fashion officer at NGOs or Think Tanks

Course Structure

The program is structured over three years, with each year comprising compulsory and optional modules. The course covers a wide range of topics, including sustainable fashion, fashion lifecycle, green processes, fashion management issues, and strategic marketing for the creative industries. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad scheme or a placement year between the second and third years.

Entry Requirements

The typical A-level offer for the program is ABB, with GCSE requirements of at least 5 at Grade 4 (C) or above, including English and Mathematics. Alternative qualifications, such as Access to HE Diploma, BTEC, Cambridge Pre-U, International Baccalaureate, and Irish Leaving Certificate, are also accepted. International students must meet the English language requirements, with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any component.

Fees

The tuition fees for UK students starting in 2026/27 are ｣9,790, while international students will pay ｣28,750 per year. The University offers various scholarships and financial support to help students fund their studies.

Applying

Students can apply to the program through UCAS, with the UCAS code W250. The University's admissions policy and procedures are outlined on the University's website.

Related Courses

The University of Leeds offers several related courses, including:

• Art and Design BA
• Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year BA
• Fashion Design Innovation BA
• Fashion Marketing BA
• Graphic and Communication Design BA
• Textile Innovation and Sustainability BSc

Student Profiles

The program has a strong track record of producing talented and motivated graduates, with many going on to successful careers in the fashion industry. Student profiles, such as Achazya Yuwono and Fionn O'Neill, demonstrate the program's ability to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the industry.