Ethics in Fashion (Communication, Consumerism and Sustainability) MSc/Diploma

Postgraduate

In Currie

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    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Currie (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Home Postgraduate study Fashion, Textiles and Design Ethics in Fashion (Communication, Consumerism and Sustainability)Ethics in Fashion (Communication, Consumerism and Sustainability) MSc/DiplomaHow to apply »DeliveryFull-time, Part-time, Per courseProgramme typeTaughtStudy locationScottish BordersEntry dateSeptemberOverviewProgramme contentEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewIntroduction Ethics are growing in prominence both globally and in the practice of fashion. This unique new programme holistically analyses and engages with the current and future areas of ethics in fashion research, production and design practice. This MSc has been created for those wishing to work, or already working in the fashion and textiles industries, in design, sourcing management, buying, journalism and corporate affairs. The qualification provides a set of fresh perspectives and insights for an existing first degree qualification, or relevant experience in any of the above areas or similar for those wanting to be part of the dynamic changing industries. This MSc is a research led, taught programme, focussed on analysing and understanding the industry, whilst mapping the changes in practice, and monitoring the voices and diversity of stakeholders in the supply-chain. The programme offers a chance for ethically aware graduates and established professionals to refresh and extend their knowledge and skillset. An escalating need for an Ethics in Fashion programme has been identified, and Heriot-Watt University is uniquely placed to respond to this need with its subject specific research faculty, global industry links and outstanding fashion and textiles facilities. "A Masters of Science on Ethics in Fashion is exactly what was missing in fashion education. Sustainability and ethics are key issues for this industry. Those who are not able respect people and the environment in their supply chain cannot stay in the sector for long. Today, all major players...

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Edinburgh Campus, Riccarton, EH14 4AS

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  • Ethics
  • Industry
  • Textiles
  • Design
  • Supply
  • Communication Training
  • Global
  • Management
  • IT Management
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  • University
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Course programme

OverviewIntroduction

Ethics are growing in prominence both globally and in the practice of fashion. This unique new programme holistically analyses and engages with the current and future areas of ethics in fashion research, production and design practice. This MSc has been created for those wishing to work, or already working in the fashion and textiles industries, in design, sourcing management, buying, journalism and corporate affairs. The qualification provides a set of fresh perspectives and insights for an existing first degree qualification, or relevant experience in any of the above areas or similar for those wanting to be part of the dynamic changing industries.

This MSc is a research led, taught programme, focussed on analysing and understanding the industry, whilst mapping the changes in practice, and monitoring the voices and diversity of stakeholders in the supply-chain. The programme offers a chance for ethically aware graduates and established professionals to refresh and extend their knowledge and skillset. An escalating need for an Ethics in Fashion programme has been identified, and Heriot-Watt University is uniquely placed to respond to this need with its subject specific research faculty, global industry links and outstanding fashion and textiles facilities.

"A Masters of Science on Ethics in Fashion is exactly what was missing in fashion education. Sustainability and ethics are key issues for this industry. Those who are not able respect people and the environment in their supply chain cannot stay in the sector for long. Today, all major players have a CSR officer integrated in their business, a profile that didn’t exist until a few years ago. Having this MSc is a true work of innovation."

Simone Cipriani, Head, ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative (United Nations)

Our students

The taught programme has been created for those wanting to work, or already working in the fashion and textiles industries, in design, sourcing management, buying, journalism and corporate affairs. The qualification provides a set of fresh perspectives and insights for an existing first degree qualification, or relevant experience in any of the above areas or similar for those wanting to be part of the dynamic changing industries.

Industry links

The School of Textiles and Design, and the research staff have strong global industry and NGO links in design, corporate social responsibility reporting and corporate affairs, social enterprise. In addition teaching staff are Fellows of the Fellowship of 500, in the Ethical Fashion Forum. There are both courses, and research opportunities to work with local and international industry.

The programme has been designed to utilise selected core postgraduate courses offered within the School and introducing courses specific to Ethics in Fashion, thus encouraging inter-disciplinary participation and discourse, and membership of the a growing research community.

"There is a growing demand from consumers that the clothes they choose to wear haven’t been produced in sweatshops. Tragedies such as the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh have only heightened public concern. This is why it is critical that fashion colleges and universities are incorporating ethics into their programs of work. Ethical sourcing is increasingly becoming the norm for the clothing & footwear industry and we see this only growing in the future."

Simon McRae, National Manager, Ethical Clothing Australia

Objectives
  • Analyse the ethics in supply-chain practice
  • Speculate on, and develop, effective methods of communicating ethics
  • Identify and map outcomes and consequences of unethical and ethical practice
  • Speculate and apply new criteria within the supply-chain
  • Analyse the motivations and roles of consumers in the ethics discourse and practice
  • Identify best practice models across the traditional fashion and textiles industries, social enterprise and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
  • Research independently the role of ethics in fashion practice and theory
Programme duration

MSc: 3 semesters, 12 months

PGDip: 2 semesters 9 months

Additional information

Programme contentStudents working with their supervisor select and pursue courses to acquire knowledge and understanding in an area of fashion and textiles that supports their individual dissertation. The areas available across the School reflect the breadth of expertise relevant to fashion and textiles. Semester 1 Ethics in the Fashion Supply Chain Fashion Management Research Methodologies Either Design Context or International Compliance and Ethics Semester 2 Communicating Ethics Brand Management Business Enterprise Consumer Motivations Semester 3 ...

Ethics in Fashion (Communication, Consumerism and Sustainability) MSc/Diploma

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