Leather Technology MPhil / PhD/ PhD by Published Works
Key Facts
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Level
PostgraduatePG PhD
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Duration
MPhil Full Time (on and off-site): 12 months – 3 years MPhil Part Time (on and off-site): 30 months – 5 years
PhD Full Time (on and off-site): 2 – 4 years PhD Part Time (on and off-site): 3 – 6 years
PhD by Published Works Part Time (on and off-site): 1 – 2 years -
Starting
October, March
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See Fees and Funding
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See Fees and Funding
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Updated 27/02/2025
Updated 27/02/2025
Get in touch
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
Overview
If you are a graduate in a physical science or similar discipline, this Leather Technology MPhil/ PhD / PhD by Published Works programme offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills within the leather industry and other allied industries. Successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher with the highest qualification that any UK university can award and offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management positions within the industry.
Find out more about the Institute for Creative Leather Technologies.
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PhD
March 2025
October 2025
MPhil
March 2025
October 2025
Highlights
- Access to on-site working tannery and laboratories.
- This course is unique to the University of Northampton.
- Bursaries and scholarships available for leather students.
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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.
Course Content
Fees and Funding
2025/26 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Doctor Of Philosophy Degrees
- UK – Full Time: £5,700
- UK – Part Time: £2,845
- International – Full Time: £16,350
- International – Part Time: £7,640
Doctor of Philosophy Degrees by means of Published Works
Including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by means of published works.
- UK – Part Time: £3,600
- International – Part Time: £7,840
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.