Fashion Sustainability

University of Westminster, London
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

About this course

Sustainability is at the heart of driving change in the fashion industry. Our Fashion Sustainability MA addresses the pressing challenges of overconsumption and its impact on global fashion production and distribution, focusing on sustainable innovation in materials, systems, and practices.

This research-informed course explores circularity, waste management, and responsible fashion systems, equipping graduates. It provides graduates with advanced skills to build transformative relationships among suppliers, retailers, and consumers, through innovative strategies, ethical practices, and sustainable business models. By challenging traditional approaches, the course fosters the development of creative solutions that promote social justice, environmental stewardship, and systemic change.

Ideal for fashion design, business, and marketing graduates – as well as industry professionals seeking to transition into sustainable practices – this course provides you with the advanced knowledge to build successful careers in sustainable fashion. With a strong industry focus, you’ll gain expertise in zero-waste design, conscious sourcing, and circular systems, enabling you to forge transformative relationships between suppliers, retailers, and consumers.

The MA provides opportunities to engage with real-world challenges and is led by teaching staff with expertise across global fashion sectors. You’ll develop your own areas of focus, ensuring that your projects have practical applications and contribute meaningfully to sustainability in society, culture, and ecology.

Based at our spacious Harrow Campus, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, collaborative studio spaces, and professional networking opportunities. The course combines critical thinking with practical application, enabling graduates to create value-added sustainable practices and take on leadership roles in a rapidly evolving industry.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

7125 Visual merchandisers and related occupations
3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
5413 Tailors and dressmakers
3421 Interior designers
3429 Design occupations
3553 Merchandisers

Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Harrow
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design