Course contact details
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Email:study@leeds.ac.uk
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT
Course summary
Learn how you can engineer novel textile solutions to address environmental and ethical concerns and change the textile industry for the better.
Fast fashion, environmental concerns and labour exploitation are huge challenges facing the textile industry today. That’s why the next generation of socially aware innovators are in high demand.
This course will empower you to drive sustainable textile innovations to help unravel global issues in the industry.
You’ll grasp the fundamentals, before specialising in areas you’re interested in, like social design, fashion management, or digital design and printing.
You’ll come to fully understand how technology feeds into the craft of innovative and sustainable textiles. Discover how textile firms are sourcing new materials and techniques to engineer innovative products to meet global demand.
There’s a huge need for environmental alternatives to today’s materials and solutions. You’ll explore how the shift to sustainability and reuse is changing the landscape of the textile industry. After your course, you’ll be able to play your part in designing the ethical processes and sustainable products of the future.
Student profile: Fionn O'Neill
"Learning from lecturers who are involved in leading research and innovation within sustainable fashion gives such valuable insight into what the future of the industry will look like."
Fionn O'Neill, BA Sustainable Fashion
Why study at Leeds
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Secure your future: Future-proof your career by embracing the latest textile innovations.
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Get industry backing: Apply to study your course under a scholarship with the UKFT.
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Learn in expert facilities: Test your skills with our spaces and professional-grade tools, like our state-of the art equipment for polymer synthesis fibre extrusion, yarn and fabric development, digital printing studio, and laboratory for materials testing and characterisation.
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Year in industry: Gain invaluable contacts and real-world experience with the industry.
Rankings and 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 2026
Where this degree could take you
As a graduate, you have a huge range of potential careers open to you, including but not limited to:
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fashion buyers
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garment technologists
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colour technologists
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project scientists
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quality engineers
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R&D engineers
Our graduates have gone on to work a variety of companies, including:
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Amey
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Bradbury Lewis
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Bridal Apparel
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Carrington Textiles
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Cherry Red Advisory
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 Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Time abroad (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 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.
See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?
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
including at least one Maths or Science subject. Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking
We also require a pass in the science practical.
We also require a pass in the science practical.
Scottish Higher
BB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers OR B in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers OR AABBBB in Highers including a maths or science subject.
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 5 in maths or science and 4 in English.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM
DDM in maths or science.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
at least 5 at Grade 4 (C) or above including English and Mathematics.
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).
Other
Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level):
H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3 including maths or science.
H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3 including maths or science.
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.
Typical Access to Leeds offer: BBC at A Level and pass Access to Leeds.
Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year:
If you would like to study arts, humanities, and cultures at university, but don't currently meet the typical entry requirements for direct entry to a degree, you might be eligible to apply for the Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year course.
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 theLifelong 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) | 80 | with no less than 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 19 in writing |
| PTE Academic | 60 | with no less than 59 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
We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. For more information, contact the School of Design Undergraduate Admissions team.
International Foundation Year:
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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