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Colour at University of Leeds - UCAS

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Course summary

This Masters course focuses on colour and its application to design and manufacturing. Colour is an inherently multi-disciplinary topic and this unique course gives you the opportunity to understand colour from three related perspectives and develop deep specialist knowledge in one of them. Whatever your background you will gain the skills and knowledge that you need to develop, implement and evaluate innovative solutions that focus on colour in real-life scenarios. You’ll gain first-hand experience of current needs and trends across a range of sectors, and at the end of the programme you’ll submit a substantial research project that demonstrates the knowledge and skills that you’ve gained in your chosen specialism. Taught by diverse staff with internationally recognised research profiles, you’ll build an interdisciplinary approach to colour in a stimulating environment while being exposed to and involved in cutting-edge research. You’ll gain practical and research skills to prepare you for a wide range of careers. We have a suite of well-equipped laboratories. You will have the opportunity to use the latest colour measurement and communication tools and understand how these are used in modern manufacturing and supply chains. You will be able to use a lighting laboratory to explore the effect of colour on human wellbeing and performance. You will have access to laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment for making and using colorants for a wide range of materials including textiles and printing. You will benefit from membership of the Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour and our deep relationships with UK and global companies. The University of Leeds has a long heritage of teaching and research in the area of colour that goes back to the 19th Century. Today, Leeds is unique in being able to provide the breadth and depth of colour expertise (in design, chemistry and digital imaging) to support students to achieve a deep understanding of theoretical and applied colour.


Entry requirements

Normally students will have achieved 2:1 Hons in an appropriate degree subject or 2.2 with appropriate experience In exceptional circumstances, we may also consider applicants who don’t have a degree but do have a professional qualification and/or relevant work experience.  A personal statement is essential part of the application. It should demonstrate your motivation and interest to study this particular programme and indicate your future career plans.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5with no less than 6.0 in each component skill
TOEFL (iBT)88with no less than 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing
PTE Academic64with no less than 60 in any component

Please click here for further details of our English requirements

https://www.leeds.ac.uk/international-admissions/doc/entry-requirements


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

Fees are listed on our website: https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/
Colour at University of Leeds - UCAS