Module manager: Eunsuk Hur
Email: e.s.hur@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module considers the changing dynamics of the fashion system driven by the pressure for greater sustainability. The module will introduce the fashion system, and will explore sustainability theories and concepts as they apply to fashion by considering the perspectives of different stakeholders within the system.
The aim of the module is to introduce key concepts of sustainability as they apply to the global fashion system. This is achieved by exploring the role and the impact of different stakeholders, which includes brands, suppliers, government, consumers and individuals. Through the use of lectures, seminars and presentations the course will explore how students could as professionals working in future graduate roles influence the sustainability of the system.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Recognise and reflect upon the broad definitions of sustainability in a context of the fashion system
2. Identify environmental and ethical issues associated with the fashion industry.
3. Examine the factors driving the need for a sustainable fashion system
4. Identify the interactions between sustainability, business, the consumer and society.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
5. Apply effective written/visual/other communication skills to present ideas.
6. Analyse qualitative and quantitative research effectively
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| presentation | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Lecture | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Seminar | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Private study hours | 176 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 24 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
The presentation and seminars are designed to provide structured formative feedback at four touchpoints throughout the module.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Group Project | Group Project Report | 50 |
| Portfolio | Reflective Report (Individual) | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Check the module area in Minerva for your reading list
Last updated: 25/09/2025
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