Leather Technology MPhil / PhD/ PhD by Published Works
Key Facts
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Level:
Postgraduate
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Duration:
MPhil Full Time (on and off-site): 12 months – 3 years
MPhil Part Time (on and off-site): 30 months – 5 years
PhD Full Time (on and off-site): 2 – 4 years PhD Part Time (on and off-site): 3 – 6 years
PhD by Published Works Part Time (on and off-site): 1 – 2 years -
Starting:
October, March
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Fees UK 24/25:
Full Time: £5,500
Part Time: £2,775 -
Fees International 24/25:
Full Time: £15,950
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Overview
If you are a graduate in a physical science or similar discipline, this Leather Technology MPhil/ PhD / PhD by Published Works programme offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills within the leather industry and other allied industries. Successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher with the highest qualification that any UK university can award and offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management positions within the industry.
Find out more about the Institute for Creative Leather Technologies.
MPhil Applications
PhD Applications
PhD by Published Works Applications
The closing dates for applications is 1 August for the October intake and 11 December for the March intake.
Updated 29/11/2023
Highlights
- Access to on-site working tannery and laboratories.
- This course is unique to the University of Northampton.
- Bursaries and scholarships available for leather students.
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We are the only university in the UK to integrate leather technology with fashion, and the only university with a tannery. Industry leading leather experts deliver research, science, technology and supply chain knowledge on an international level. This programme allows you to research an area of particular interest and expand your skills and knowledge in this area whilst working within a research active and commercially focused department.