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BSc (Hons) Leather Technology

University of Northampton ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

For those with a technical/scientific/creative interest, this Leather Technology BSc (Hons) qualification will provide opportunities to work and travel within the global leather industry; the benefits offered by this hands-on course are outstanding.

This Leather Technology BSc course is unique in the UK and makes our graduates highly sought after by employers. During this leather engineering course, you are able to specialise in and focus on an aspect of the leather industry that you find particularly interesting. You will be exposed to a number of science disciplines and interact with industrial experts during workshops and seminars.

General Eligibility

A minimum of:

CCC at A Level or,

MMM at BTEC or,

Pass (C and above) at T Level

If you have a creative background, you will be considered on your GCSE (or equivalent) science grades and advised not to take Leather Science as a 20-credit module choice but take a marketing- or business-based module instead. You will also be advised to attend our weekly science club.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Stage 1

Compulsory:

  • Leather Technology and Materials Evaluation - Raw to Tanned

  • Leather Technology and Materials Evaluation - Tanned to Crust

  • Raw Materials and End Use

  • Surface Coatings 1

Designated:

  • Foundations of Marketing

  • Introduction to Marketing Communications

  • Introduction to Management

  • Introduction to Science

  • Leather Science 1

2 Stage 2

Compulsory:

  • Leather Technology 2

  • Cleaner Leather Manufacture

  • Mini Project*

  • Surface Coatings and Performance Evaluation*

Designated:

  • Leather Science 2

  • Integrated Marketing Communication

  • Operations Management 1

  • Information Technology for Business

3 Stage 3

Compulsory:

  • Project

  • Leather Technology 3

  • Leather Manufacture and Sustainability

Designated:

  • Leather Science 3

  • Supply Chain Operations Management

  • Principles of Marketing Management

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at the undergraduate level

Additional Information

This course is available within the foundation year (4 Years) & 4 Years Part Time

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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