Three month Professional Leather Development course
Overview Updated 15/01/2020
If you are already working in the leather industry, this course will help you to develop your skills. You will be taught by experts in the field, covering a comprehensive overview of leather science and technology, and combining theory and practice over the course of 12 weeks. You will produce a portfolio of work at university level to demonstrate what you have learned.
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Further information
For more information about the course and to apply, please email iclt@northampton.ac.uk.
Course Details
This course is split into units that are studied intensively for one or two weeks at a time, as well as one optional unit, Leather Science, that runs every Friday throughout the course. We encourage you to develop a critical and analytical approach to leather making and related issues.
Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk
Current student enquiries
SID@northampton.ac.uk
International student enquiries
international@northampton.ac.uk
Enquire online
Online enquiry form
Applying for 2020
Facebook Applicant Group
Office hours:
Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
Fri: 9am – 4.30pm
Phone Call
Home / EU: 0300 303 2772
International: +44 (0)1604 894503
Entry Requirements
Please contact Marc Gummer for application enquiries.
Places on this course are given by discretion of ICLT staff. We do advise that you have some prior knowledge of the leather industry.
You may be interviewed for this course.
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.
Course Content
- Research and Analytical Methods
- Advanced Leather Processing
- Sustainable Manufacture within the Leather Technology
- Advanced Leather Finishing
- Quality Evaluation and Systematic Problem Solving
- Leather Science
Facilities &
Special Features
We are the only university in the UK to integrate leather technology with fashion, and the only university with a tannery. We have industry leading leather experts that deliver research, science, technology and supply chain knowledge on an international level. The course is integrated with the commercial sector, producing industry-ready graduates.
Research
We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.
Visit our Research Hub page for more information.
Business and Enterprise
We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.
Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.
Fees & Funding
20/21 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £7,650
19/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £7,500
20/21 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £7,650
19/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £7,500
*Course data provided by Unistats
Waterside
Our brand new £330 million campus.
- Designed to adapt to 21st century teaching.
- Full range of integrated learning environments.
- 24/7 library and learning zone.
- Low environmental impact.
Updated 15/01/2020
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We'd love to meet you in Chennai or Hong Kong
Drop by to talk to our staff, meet up with fellow alumni and catch up on all the latest developments in Leather education, training and research at the ICLT.
IILF Chennai 1-3 February 2020
APLF Hong Kong (UK Pavillion) 31 March – 2 April 2020
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Career Opportunities
Once you have finished this three month course you will be in an excellent position to find work at higher levels within the leather industry.
This course offers a progression route onto Master’s level courses, subject to approval using accredited prior learning (APL). Please visit the Leather Technology (Professional) MSc course page for more information.
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We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.
Visit our Research Hub page for more information.
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We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.
Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.
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*Course data provided by Unistats