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Key Facts

  • Level

    Postgraduate

  • Duration

    Full Time: 6 weeks

  • Starting

    January

  • Fees UK 23/24

    Full Time: £2,670

  • Fees International 23/24

    Full Time: £5,490

  • Location

    Waterside
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For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK/EU Students enquiries

study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772

International Students enquiries

international@northampton.ac.uk
+44 (0)1604 893981

Overview

This six-week Postgraduate Certificate in Leather Technology (Professional) course will further enhance your critical and analytical knowledge of leather manufacture and finishing. Study will take place on a theoretical basis, enhanced by hands-on-practical work in both our tannery and laboratories. The close relationship with industry during your study provides networking opportunities and further enhancement of employment within an exciting and global industry.

Find out more about the Institute for Creative Leather Technologies.

Updated 12/02/2024

Highlights

  • Brand new facilities including working tannery and laboratories
  • Working and networking with key industry members

Gallery

Microscope and laptop in a ICLT laboratory
Hand using a leather-making tool on a dark yellow piece of leather
Inside UON's ICLT tannery workshop
Seminar in an ICLT laboratory
Inside a UON ICLT laboratory
Entrance and outside of UON's ICLT building

Course Content

  • Learning, teaching and assessment

    For our Postgraduate Certificate in Leather Technology (Professional), we use a range of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, workshops and practical sessions. Our virtual learning environment allows you and your course tutors to exchange ideas as well as submit assignments from home. You will be mainly assessed though coursework including practical reports, reflective portfolios and presentations.

    Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 23/24. The modules relating to the academic year 24/25 will be available from June 2024.

  • We look for applicants with an undergraduate degree or equivalent in a science or leather related subject.

    English Language Requirements
    All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

    • Recommended standard – IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) – may require a skype interview.

    For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  • 2023/24 Tuition Fees

    Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

    • UK – Full Time: £2,670 (60 credits)
    • International – Full Time: £5,490 (60 credits)
    Additional Costs

    There are some additional costs incurred on this course for various key materials. These include:

    • £100 to cover PPE (safety glasses, one white lab coat, one blue lab coat, safety glasses, 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, £40 (Sponsorship may be available)
    2022/23 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: £2,550
    • International – Full Time: £4,740
    Additional Costs

    There are some additional costs incurred on this course for various key materials. These include:

    • £100 to cover PPE (safety glasses, one white lab coat, one blue lab coat, safety glasses, 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
    • Individual Spray Gun, £40 (Sponsorship may be available)

    For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.

  • This 6 week course involves intense delivery of lectures and practical sessions daily from Monday to Thursday. This leaves Friday for self study which may include background reading, formative assessments, practical write-ups, and tutor meetings. A full on and stimulating delivery focused on developing a mind set of critical evaluation within the field of leather technology.

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