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Leather Technology BSc (Hons)
Leather Technology BSc (Hons)

Leather Technology BSc (Hons)

  • ID:UNIC440236
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Fees (GBP)

* Spray gun, lab coat, boots and gloves.

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Admission Requirements

Entry requirement

  • a minimum of CCC at A-Level or MMM at BTEC
  • studied a physical and/or biological science subject at A-level or an equivalent qualification
  • Potential students from a creative background will be considered on their GCSE science grades and advised not to take Leather Science as a 20-credit module choice but take a marketing- or business-based module instead.

English requirement

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands

Course Information

For those interested in a technological or scientific qualification that will lead to an opportunity to work and travel within a manufacturing industry, the benefits offered by this course are outstanding. With a wave of retirements of the Boomer Generation within the next decade, the industry, which is already short of technically skilled staff, is searching for well-trained young executives to support and prepare for these senior positions.

This course is unique in the UK and makes our graduates highly sought after by employers. Through this 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.

Our three year Honours degree course is a complete preparation for entry into the leather industry. Our graduates can work in tanneries and leather chemical companies around the world with an increasing demand for leather skills amongst the top leather-using brands that include companies in the sports, luxury goods, footwear, automotive and fashion sectors.

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Pre Courses

You may be required to complete an English Language course or Foundation program before being able to enrol on to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program.

  • Pre-sessional English Program (PEP)
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Pathway Courses

  • Foundation Pathway in Leather Technology
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Careers in leather industry, chemical sales
  • Technical manager

Ability to settle

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