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BSc (Hons) Textile Innovation and Sustainability Bachelor's degree at the University of Leeds
BSc (Hons) Textile Innovation and Sustainability at University of Leeds. Textile Innovation and Sustainability places materials science and circular design at the centre of an engineering degree.
BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
92%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Textile Innovation and Sustainability is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Leeds. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Engineering and technology graduates from this provider, 92% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Engineering, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.6
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent81
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional92
Stronger evidence Published sample: 140. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 92% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent85
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Sustainable Textile Manufacturing and IndustryCompulsory40 credits
Module details
This module will enable you to fundamentally understand the key terms, technologies and global supply chain behind the production of textile materials. You'll be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and laboratory demonstrations. This will encompass the full manufacturing chain (fibres, yarns, fabrics, coloration, finishing, apparel manufacturing), and the complex global geographical spread and emerging trends. You'll also identify the key innovation challenges and the desired inte
- Textile FibresCompulsory20 credits
Module details
In this module, you'll learn about various types of fibre materials that are used to make textiles: how they are grown or made, as well as their structure, properties and performance. You'll investigate the qualities and value that the different textile fibres bring to the textile product, and gain an understanding of their standing from a sustainability viewpoint. Later in the module, you'll investigate some recent innovations in the field focussed on improving sustainability and facilitating a
- Yarn ManufacturingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will cover material parameters, process steps and technologies employed to convert fibres (staple/filaments) into yarns, in the context of global environmental, social, and economic impacts. You'll be able to classify yarn in reference to intended application, demonstrate methodical understanding of the manufacturing process, and explore the key methods to assess yarn quality and its implications on product performance. This module will also cover the technological innovations and th
- Fundamental of Fabric ManufacturingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will introduce you to the principles and processes used in the manufacture of knitted and woven textiles. You'll gain a broad understanding of the relationship between fabric characteristics and the various manufacturing parameters. In addition, you'll learn about some of the key commercial criteria: factors that determine the cost of fabrics and the sustainability impact of knitting and weaving.
Year 2 5 modules
- Design Studies: ExplorationCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to introduce you to a range of critical issues, theories and methods pertinent to textile research today. This will enable you to identify a research area and test potential methodologies for the Level 3 Dissertation. This module equips you with the skills to become independent researchers by inspiring them to understand how research shapes material/processes and introducing them to a wide variety of theoretical resources and research methods. This module will be de
- Advanced Fabric ManufacturingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
In this module, you'll learn about the properties and production processes of more complex knitted and woven textile constructions. You'll deepen your understanding of the relationship between fabric characteristics and the various manufacturing parameters. In addition, you'll gain an understanding of more advanced commercial criteria with a particular focus on the sustainability impact of the production of knitted and woven textiles.
- Textile Coloration and FinishingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
In this module, you'll learn how textiles are coloured (including the impact of preparation steps) and how specific physical, aesthetic and performance properties are provided through finishing. A key focus is to gain a full understanding of the sustainability issues associated with textile preparation, coloration and finishing. You'll then learn about emerging technologies that are likely to impact positively the current challenging sustainability profile of textile preparation, coloration and
- Performance Evaluation and Quality ControlCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Ensuring that a textile fulfils both the expectations of the consumer, and its legal compliance are key components of a successful product. In this module, you'll learn about the quality control and quality assurance processes and how they can be applied in textile manufacturing. You'll also learn about the principles of performance evaluation and quality testing, then move onto gaining a deeper understanding of testing protocols for prevalent properties (such as fabric strength, fabric breathab
- Garment ManufacturingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will cover the manufacturing steps that are required to turn textile materials into apparel. You'll learn about the key factors that affect the garment's manufacturing cost and quality, and how to best select garment construction specifications to meet specific cost and quality criteria, with a particular attention to sustainability criteria. The complex relationship between manufacturing costs and social and environmental consideration will be discussed, including design for disasse
Year 3 3 modules
- Major Research ProjectCompulsory40 credits
Module details
As the culmination of the degree programme, this module provides students with the opportunity to investigate a topic of relevance to their programme of study or design more broadly. By conducting original research as part of the final-year project, students will demonstrate coherent and detailed subject knowledge which is informed by the latest thinking in the discipline. While research will be conducted independently, students will be supervised by a member of academic staff.
- Nonwoven Products and ProcessesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Nonwoven fabrics constitute a large family of textile materials used particularly for technical and healthcare applications. They offer a very wide range of properties depending on the manufacturing process and can fulfil the needs of numerous applications. They have found niches in terms of low-cost/sustainable disposable textile items, hygiene and technical textile applications. The market for nonwoven textile continues to expand and, in this module, you'll learn about the manufacturing (web f
- Technical and Innovative TextilesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Technical textiles, for which function and performance are the most important criterion, are essential to our modern society. Incidentally, the UK is renowned worldwide for its innovation in this field. In this module you'll gain specialist knowledge and understanding of technical and innovative textiles. You'll study the structure and properties of high performance and functional fibres and the structure-property-performance relationships in technical and innovative textiles.
Modules 4 modules
- Contemporary AdvertisingOptional20 credits
- Collaborative Marketing and PromotionOptional20 credits
- Fashion Styling and PhotographyOptional20 credits
- Social DesignOptional20 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course focuses on textile engineering and its role in creating sustainable materials and processes. You'll study how textiles are designed, manufactured and improved to meet environmental and performance standards. Your course typically progresses from foundations to specialism. In Year 1, you'll usually cover engineering mathematics, mechanics and materials, alongside practical design skills and CAD. Year 2 moves into applied engineering systems, analysis and computing, often with a group design project working to a real specification. In Year 3, you'll choose specialist options such as energy and sustainability, complete professional engineering practice modules covering ethics and project management, and undertake an individual project, typically a substantial design or research investigation of your own. Throughout, you'll blend theory with practical workshop experience and real-world problem-solving.
Who it's for
This course suits you if you're drawn to engineering but want to work on something tangible and human-scaled. You need curiosity about how materials behave and why design choices have environmental consequences. You'll thrive if you enjoy moving between theory and hands-on work, testing fabrics, running experiments, then reflecting on what they mean. If you want your degree to point towards meaningful problems in manufacturing, fashion or resource efficiency, and you're willing to challenge how industries currently operate, this course gives you both the technical foundation and the professional grounding to do so.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 90% of engineering graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Among those working, 80% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Early-career earnings for engineering graduates range from £29,000 to £35,000; after five years, the range widens to £33,150 to £46,800. Textile and materials engineering opens paths into sustainable fashion brands, technical textiles, industrial innovation roles, supply-chain management, and research institutions. Many graduates also move into consulting, product development, or founding ventures focused on circular economy solutions.
University & format
You'll study full-time at the University of Leeds, a public Russell Group university in England. The course runs for 3 years and is taught in English, leading to a BSc (Hons) award in Textile Innovation and Sustainability. The University of Leeds is a recognised UK degree-awarding body. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality from the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Published entryABB typical offer · specific subject requirements
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
PlacementPublished placement option
Year in industry. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of ABB specific subject requirements. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent80% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 160 - 175 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check the University of Leeds's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 80% |
| another higher-education qualification | 10% |
| a Baccalaureate | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Competitive entry
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
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Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesA*A*A*A-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeJ425quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code J425). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask University of Leeds whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at University of Leeds →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
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Careers & earnings
What Engineering graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £32,000 | £30,000 – £36,000 | 140 |
| 3 years after | £31,000 | £27,000 – £37,000 | 465 |
| 5 years after | £38,500 | £32,500 – £48,000 | 485 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 140. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
92%
in work or further study 15 months on
90%
in highly skilled work or study
85%
continue past their first year
88%
find their work meaningful
86%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in engineering · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Engineering nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£32,000
£29,000 – £35,000After 3 years LEO
£31,000
£26,775 – £37,800After 5 years LEO
£38,500
£33,150 – £46,800national rangethis course’s medianaxis £25,000 – £48,500
National figures for Engineering graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
92 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
81% working5% working and studying6% in further study90% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 140. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Engineering courses at the same study level.
This course £38,500Peer median £38,500Middle 50% £35,500–£42,500
48th percentile
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Brunel University of LondonBEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering£38,500Brunel University of LondonBEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Placement Year£38,500Brunel University of LondonMEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering - integrated£38,500Brunel University of LondonMEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering - integrated with Placement Year£38,500
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 57% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 11% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 325; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Engineering courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes80%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled88%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Engineering graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Engineering & manufacturing firms
- Automotive & aerospace
- Energy & utilities
- Defence & consultancies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Engineering graduates.
Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)BAM UK & IrelandEngineering Operations Project ManagerFdo Consulting LimitedEngineering ManagerVerto PeopleEngineering ManagerRobert WaltersEngineering ManagerPremier Technical RecruitmentEngineering ManagerRedline Group LtdLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
92% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £32,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.6 out of 10: NSS 81% · in work or study 92% · continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Leeds
All students34,580
International31.5%
Aged 25+13.6%
Engineering and technology across the UK
Students176,530
Aged 25+23%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around The University of Leeds
3,846 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 1125Shoplifting 724Other Theft 322Public Order 319Anti Social Behaviour 305
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Engineering right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Leeds from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Leeds; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Leeds’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Leeds and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is competitive. Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 160 - 175 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by the University of Leeds. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Engineering and technology graduates from this provider, 92% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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