Sustainable Fashion Business and Practices
Kingston University, United Kingdom
MA Sustainable Fashion: Business and Practices
Kingston University London
Sustainable Fashion & Business
Program Overview: MA Sustainable Fashion at Kingston University
The MA Sustainable Fashion: Business and Practices at Kingston University London challenges current thinking in the fashion industry by embedding holistic sustainable design and business solutions throughout the curriculum. As a practice-based program, it equips you with the knowledge and skills to effect positive change through creative problem-solving, management expertise, and innovative decision-making.
Delivered within the Kingston School of Art, this program is designed to create systemic change and help combat fashion's unsustainable footprint. You will study the human and environmental impacts of the mainstream fashion system throughout the entirety of the value chain, developing tangible solutions that contribute positively to society, culture, and ecology.
The program is a registered member of the United Nations Education and Academia Stakeholder Group (EASG) in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. You can choose your individual area of focus with either a practice, business, or systems-design outcome, ensuring your outputs have real-world applications and transformational potential.
Key Program Highlights
- United Nations EASG member program supporting the Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on the four pillars of sustainability: economic, environmental, social, and cultural
- Part of Kingston School of Art, ranked No.1 in London for Fashion and Textiles in the 2025 Guardian University Guide
- Practice-based learning with live briefs from sector partners such as Build a Nest New York and the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market
- TEF Gold-rated teaching quality with access to state-of-the-art workshops designed by Stirling Prize-winning studio Haworth Tompkins
Curriculum & Modules
The MA Sustainable Fashion: Business and Practices curriculum is structured around critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and hands-on project work. All modules adhere to the four pillars of sustainability — economic, environmental, social, and cultural — preparing you to develop implementable solutions that challenge existing fashion industry practices.
Fashion's Value Chain
30 CreditsThis module addresses the diversity of impacts and challenges within the fashion system, focusing on the value chain to develop an in-depth understanding of the ethical and environmental problems perpetuating the industry's unsustainability.
Sustainable Design Principles, Perspectives and Practices
30 CreditsExplores key principles and perspectives that inform various practices of sustainability, sustainable development, and sustainable design in both developed and developing world contexts, examining how contemporary design practice relates to the sustainability agenda.
Social Design and Community Partnership
30 CreditsA partnership project with an under-represented community, using fashion as a lens to tackle societal bias and stereotyping while encouraging critical discourse about inclusion, diversity, and representation.
Sustainable Business Models and Technology
30 CreditsReviews alternative business types and operational strategies that positively impact people and planet, with a particular focus on the role technology plays in the sustainability of business, product, and operations.
Artisan Collaboration Project
30 CreditsFocuses on human-centred design modalities, working collaboratively with textile artisan communities to develop strategies that sustain or expand upon their material culture, re-evaluating the hierarchies embedded within the western fashion system.
Major Capstone Project
60 CreditsThe capstone project consolidates knowledge from earlier modules, challenging you to push boundaries with radical outputs that have transformational potential. You negotiate your own output — from brand development and services to technological solutions — as long as it affects positive change in the fashion industry.
Elective & Interdisciplinary Options
Admission Requirements
The MA Sustainable Fashion: Business and Practices welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds including fashion, business, multimedia, and design. The program values critical thinking, creativity, and a genuine commitment to sustainability. All applications are handled through Uni4Edu to ensure a seamless process.
Academic Requirements
- Undergraduate DegreeA 2:2 or above honours degree (or international equivalent) in a fashion or business-related subject
- Alternative QualificationsApplicants with relevant experience or qualifications in other subjects will be considered on an individual basis
- PortfolioA portfolio may be requested by the admissions tutor during the application review process
- Personal StatementA statement demonstrating your interest in sustainable fashion and your motivation for pursuing the program
- InterviewShortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview with the admissions tutor
English Language Requirements
- IELTS AcademicOverall score of 6.5 with no element below 5.5
- TOEFL iBTContact Uni4Edu for current accepted TOEFL scores
- Pre-sessional EnglishApplicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible for a pre-sessional English language course
Required Documents
Application Deadlines
For personalized admission guidance, document verification, and application support, please contact Uni4Edu
Scholarships & Funding
Kingston University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support postgraduate students on the MA Sustainable Fashion: Business and Practices. These funding opportunities can significantly reduce the financial burden of your studies. Contact Uni4Edu for guidance on eligibility and how to apply.
Inspire the Future Scholarship
40% reduction in tuition feesAvailable to progressing Kingston University graduates enrolling on taught masters or postgraduate diploma courses with September start dates. A limited number of scholarships are offered each year.
International Postgraduate Scholarship
Up to GBP 5,000International postgraduate students may receive up to GBP 5,000 towards tuition in their first year of study. Eligibility criteria apply — contact Uni4Edu for details.
Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award
GBP 2,500Awarded annually to a student in MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion to support the development and production of work during the final year leading up to the final presentation.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects
The MA Sustainable Fashion: Business and Practices prepares you for a rapidly shifting industry where sustainability is an increasing focus across all sectors. Graduates are trained to develop their own work profiles as independent practitioners, advisors, and professionals who can integrate into the brand and corporate world with the flexibility to enter fashion-specific and non-fashion roles alike.
Potential Career Roles
Industry Partners & Potential Employers
Rankings & Recognition
Kingston University is recognised for its strong performance in fashion and creative arts education. The university holds a TEF Gold rating across all three categories — teaching quality, student experience, and student outcomes — placing it among an elite group of just 26 UK higher education providers with this distinction.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion and Textiles | Guardian University Guide | #1 in London, #4 in UK (2025) |
| Art and Design | QS World University Rankings by Subject | #101-150 (2024) |
| Fashion (BA Hons) | Business of Fashion | 4 Badges of Excellence |
| Business and Management | Guardian University Guide | #84 (2025) |
How to Apply
Applying for this program is easy with Uni4Edu. Our team will guide you through every step of the process — from document preparation to final enrolment.
Contact Uni4Edu
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Prepare Your Documents
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Submit Your Application
Uni4Edu will submit your application on your behalf and keep you updated on its progress throughout the review period.
Receive Your Offer
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