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University of Leeds
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Leeds
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Course summary
Transform the future of fashion as you explore how to drive the industry towards more sustainable and ethical practices.
Sustainability in fashion strives toward fairer labour practices while reducing harm to the environment, for the betterment of everyone.
With this course, you’ll rethink, redesign, and reshape the future of fashion as you shift your mindset to more ethical and sustainable practices. You’ll explore how cultural, social and industrial factors shape the fashion sector today, before studying the positive role of sustainability.
By delving into the industry through blended learning, you’ll identify the environmental and social challenges that the fashion world faces. Study how products are made, sold, and used, and the resources needed to push them through each stage of their lifecycle. We’ll also help you harness your creativity and critical approach. You’ll develop resilient skills that will set you up for success in the fashion industry and many other sectors.
Your studies will empower you to find innovative solutions that can benefit consumers, workers, business and the planet.
Student profile: Fionn O'Neill
"The Sustainable Fashion course was exactly what I was looking for, as it is a relatively new course, it is constantly on the front line of research and innovation, meaning you learn alongside the development of sustainable fashion as an industry."
Fionn O'Neill, BA Sustainable Fashion
Why study at Leeds
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Secure your future: Future-proof and tailor your career with optional modules, including Creative Thinking, Colour Design and Application, and Fashion Styling and Photography.
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Specialist facilities: Test your skills with our laser cutting and 3D print workshop, XLab for Immersive Technologies and other practical studios.
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Gain hands-on experience: Get a taste of the world of fashion and sustainability with our optional placement year.
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Access to experts: Glean insights from industry-recognised visiting speakers from across the world.
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Rankings amd awards*
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6th in the UK for Art and Design, Complete University Guide 2026
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53rd in the world for Arts and Humanities, QS World Rankings by Subject
Where this degree could take you
Upon graduation, you’ll be able to choose from a diverse range of career paths and roles, including:
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ethical sourcing or supply chain assistant
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corporate social responsibility advisor
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environmental, social, and governance analyst
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sustainable sourcing or raw materials specialist
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product compliance officer
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sustainability coordinator or manager
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circular fashion strategist
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sustainable-focused fashion buyer
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sustainable fashion officer at a non-governmental organization or think tank
Careers support
Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research
At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.
Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Time abroad (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- L23
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Leeds has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- L23
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelABB
T Level
Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.
Scottish Higher
BB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers OR B in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers OR AABBBB in Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may be required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including a 4 in English.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM1M1M2
GCSE/National 4/National 5
at least 5 at Grade 4 (C) or above including English and Mathematics
Other
Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level):
H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3
H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (SCC) / Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is acceptable in place of an A level. Applicants must achieve a grade B alongside AB at A level (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking)
UAL Extended Diploma: Distinction in the UAL Extended Diploma (or High Merit where available).
Art Foundation course:
We welcome Art Foundation course students. However, the qualification is not a requirement for entry and doesn’t usually count towards entry requirements, which are based on A-levels and equivalent qualifications. In exceptional cases, we may make you an offer conditional on achieving an Art Foundation qualification.
If you’re taking the EPQ, we may make you an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. In this case that would be BBB, plus EPQ grade A. https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/202223/j391/sustainable-fashion-ba#section3
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- Alternative entry: We’re committed to identifying the best possible applicants, regardless of personal circumstances or background. Access to Leeds is a contextual admissions scheme which accepts applications from individuals who might be from low income households, in the first generation of their immediate family to apply to higher education, or have had their studies disrupted. If you live in a neighbourhood where there is low participation in higher education, we may be able to give priority to your application. Find out more about Access to Leeds and contextual admissions. Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year: This course is designed for students whose backgrounds mean they are less likely to attend university (also known as widening participation backgrounds) and who do not currently meet admissions criteria for direct entry to a degree. The course will give you the opportunity to be taught by academic staff and provides intensive support to enable your development of academic skills and knowledge. On successful completion of your foundation year, you will progress to your chosen degree course. Find out more about the Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year Alternative Entry Scheme for Mature Students: If you are a mature applicant (over 21) and you don’t have the required A Levels or GCSE English and maths qualifications, you can complete our Alternative Entry Scheme (subject to meeting the eligibility criteria for the scheme). As part of this, you may be asked to take tests in English and maths and to write an essay. Contact the Lifelong Learning Centre for more information.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in each component of listening, reading, speaking and writing |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 87 | with no less than 20 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing |
| PTE Academic | 60 | with no less than 56 in each component of listening, reading, speaking and writing |
https://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/123100/admissions/143/entry_requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
If the most common grade accepted is higher than our entry requirements, this is due to the attainment of our applicants. If you have been made an offer and you meet or exceed the grades of your offer, you will be accepted.
If grades lower than our entry requirements have been accepted, in most cases this is because we operate contextual admissions as part of our decision making, which considers factors beyond grades. For more information about contextual admissions, please visit our website.
International entry requirements
International students who do not meet the academic requirements for undergraduate study may be able to study the University of Leeds International Foundation Year. This gives you the opportunity to study on campus, be taught by University of Leeds academics and progress onto a wide range of Leeds undergraduate courses. Find out more about International Foundation Year programmes.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For further information please see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduatefees
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