Leather Technology MPhil / PhD/ PhD by Published Works

Course Content

• Course Details

  This Leather Technology PhD programme is a way for you to develop a specialism in the leather industry and improve your technical skills.

  While developing and setting up research projects, you will initially receive general, discipline based and project specific training so that you can go on to conduct your research work effectively and independently. When you finish this course, you will be able to find research and development roles in chemical companies and tanneries or progress into an academic career or enter business at a managerial level.

  We are one of the foremost centres for leather education in the world and we are dedicated to delivering theoretical and practical education at the highest standards.

  Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 22/23. The modules relating to the academic year 23/24 will be available from June 2023.

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• Entry Requirements

  We normally ask you to have a recognised first or upper second-class honours degree or Master’s Degree from a UK university or International equivalent in a relevant subject area.

  Students with lower-level qualifications or qualifications in a different subject area, but relevant experience will also be considered on an individual basis.

  All suitable candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.

  All offers of a place on the programme are subject to:

  • successful interview by the University
  • suitable Research Supervision Support

  For additional information on how to apply to study with us, how to find a potential Supervisor and what documents are required as part of the application process, please see our How to Apply page.

  More detailed information about the research degrees is available on our Postgraduate Research Information page.

  English Language Requirements

  If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate that you meet the minimum English language requirement of IELTS at 7.0, with no component less than 6.5 (or equivalent). Applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components will not be considered.

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• Fees and Funding

  22/23 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 22/23 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK – Full Time: £5,085
  • UK – Part Time: £2,565
  • International: £14,750

  Additional costs

  • £100 to cover PPE (one white lab coat, one blue lab coat, wellington boots and gloves) and contribution to raw material costs
  • student Membership to the Society for Leather Technologists and Chemists (six journals per year and free attendance to the Annual Conference) This is optional and costs £26.50
  • individual Spray Gun, £35 (Sponsorship may be available)
  • a field trip to Italy usually costing around £150, due to subsidies from industry contacts

  21/22 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 21/22 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK – Full Time: £4,985
  • UK – Part Time: £2,515
  • International: £14,460

  Additional costs

  • £100 to cover PPE (one white lab coat, one blue lab coat, wellington boots and gloves) and contribution to raw material costs
  • student Membership to the Society for Leather Technologists and Chemists (six journals per year and free attendance to the Annual Conference) This is optional and costs £26.50
  • individual Spray Gun, £35 (Sponsorship may be available)
  • a field trip to Italy usually costing around £150, due to subsidies from industry contacts

  For tuition fee and studentship information, please email researchdegrees@northampton.ac.uk

  For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.

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• Facilities

  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.

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