Course summary
Reasons to choose Kingston
- Kingston University is consistently rated among the best institutions in the UK for fashion, and related disciplines.
- Kingston School of Art includes world leaders on the topic of sustainable fashion, who bring a depth and breadth of understanding to the topic.
- The programme’s approach to pedagogy challenges the current system of fashion, plotting an alternative and more sustainable future for fashion businesses, and related activities, based on critical thinking and creative problem solving.
- The Fashion System
- Sustainable and Ethical Practices
- Responsible Innovation (industry project)
Modules
Example modules: The Fashion System; Sustainable and Ethical Practices; Responsible Innovation (industry project). For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Assessment method
Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), practical (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation). The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course is as follows, though depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. 100% coursework
Entry requirements
In order to apply, you'll need: A 2:1 or above honours degree in a fashion or business-related undergraduate course including, but not limited to, fashion design, fashion buying, international business, retail, communication, product design or marketing. A 300-word personal statement will be required as part of the submission criteria, that highlights your motivation for application. Evidence of 3-to-5 examples of creative exploration that demonstrate forms of creative thinking via projects that show concern for social and environmental sustainability. Examples can be in the form of writing (articles or essays that you've written); a website or app that you've built; a video, blog or social media account; products that you've made (i.e. garments, furniture, graphic design). You should include your development process, including notes, sketches, wire frames and prototypes that led to the final outcome. The selection of work should represent you and reflect your own interests, values and approach to problem solving and should be saved with all images combined into one PDF file not larger than 10MB in size.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10900 | Year 1 |
| International | £18700 | Year 1 |
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 international fees, please visit:
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/
Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ