Course Summary

The overall aim of the programme is to educate the future leaders in the international leather industry. The course covers aspects of the leather supply chain from raw material to end use with leather manufacture as the central theme.

Course Details - Modules

STAGE 1 • Leather Technology and Materials Evaluation – Raw to Tanned (compulsory) • Leather Technology and Materials Evaluation – Tanned to Crust (compulsory) • Raw Materials and End Use (compulsory) • Surface Coatings 1 (compulsory) • Leather Science 1 (designated) • Foundations of Marketing (designated) • Introduction to Marketing Communications (designated) • Introduction to Management ( designated) • Enterprise and Opportunity (designated) Module information is quoted for 17/18 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

Course Details – Assessment Method

The course is assessed in a number of ways: • Practical reports • Assignments • Presentations • Reflective portfolios • Examinations The student is conferred one of the following awards, Technologist Award, Technician Award or Pass Award, upon completion of the Leathersellers’ Certificate.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: J431

Institution code: N38

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

The University of Northampton
Waterside Campus
University Drive
Northampton
NN1 5PH

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