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Textile Sustainability and Innovation MSc at University of Leeds

The Textile Sustainability and Innovation MSc course at the University of Leeds equips students with the knowledge to produce textile solutions to environmental challenges in the fashion industry.


School: School of Design, University of Leeds
Course: Textile Sustainability and Innovation MSc
Location: Leeds, UK
Course dates: September 2022 to September 2023
Application deadline: 30 June 2022 for international applications, 19 August 2022 for UK applications

Fashion and textile businesses across the world are seeking sustainable raw materials and manufacturing methods for designing innovative products, all while maintaining quality and meeting the needs of their consumers.

This course will prepare you to discover and drive sustainable and innovative textile solutions to address environmental and societal challenges facing the global fashion and textile industries.

You'll gain an advanced understanding of the role of technology in the development of textile materials and products, including contemporary innovations in the fashion and textile industry.

You'll also develop core skills in textile and apparel technology, whilst gaining commercial awareness and an understanding of product development, design and manufacturing processes.

Optional modules will also give you the chance to specialise in areas aligned to your interests and career aspirations.

Practical experience including laboratory research, problem-solving and report writing will prepare you for your future career.

You'll be taught by leading academic staff with a range of expertise and industry experience spanning performance design, sustainability, textile technology, colour technology, healthcare and technical textiles.

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