Overview

MA Sustainable and Ethical Fashion is a flexible course from Northumbria University , 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 links with industry partners UK Fashion and Textiles Association, British Fashion Council, the IMPACT + UKRI research group exploring the impact of fashion on the environment, creates a space for future thinking with knowledge exchange that enhances the curriculum and enables students to graduate into high profile employment both in the UK and internationally. This course collaborates with local businesses like St Oswald's and well-known brands such as Montane to provide valuable, real-world experience.

Key facts

You will graduate with the expertise and knowledge required to become a world-class designer and design change-maker.
Throughout the year, you will have the opportunity to engage in a range of events such as conferences and guest lectures to help further your knowledge and build networks to further your future career aspirations. You will also work on industry-led, collaborative projects that practically reflect the nature of working within the design industry. 
Our graduates have followed different career paths, including research-focused roles like Ph.D. positions and sustainable fashion researchers, as well as exciting opportunities in fashion design, product development and sustainability compliance within fashion brands.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Thinking

Design Process

Project / Thesis

Fashion Design Proposal

Fashion Design Experimentation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00 , National

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UK: The standard application deadline is the 6 October. It is strongly recommended that you apply in time to enrol for the start of your programme

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Fashion Design View 84 other Masters in Fashion Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants with appropriate work experience and/or a relevant professional qualification will be considered.
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19850 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9950 GBP / year

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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