BSc (Hons) Leather Technology in Northampton United Kingdom | University of Northampton

Designed for technically and creatively minded individuals, this Leather Technology BSc (Hons) program opens doors to global career opportunities in the leather sector, with exceptional advantages from its practical learning approach.

As the only UK-based program of its kind, our Leather Technology BSc produces graduates in high demand. Throughout this leather engineering program, you'll concentrate on specialized areas of interest while engaging with multiple scientific fields and industry professionals through workshops and seminars.

This comprehensive three-year honors degree thoroughly prepares students for careers in the leather industry. Graduates find employment in tanneries and leather chemical firms worldwide, or with premium leather brands in sports, luxury goods, footwear, automotive, and fashion sectors where leather expertise is increasingly valued.

The curriculum includes mandatory and elective modules totaling required credits. Combining theoretical instruction with extensive hands-on practice in our tannery and labs, the program features 100 compulsory credits. Students then choose additional 20-credit modules to complete the 120 annual credits, with these options available:

Leather Science module: Develops professional values and deep technical knowledge of leather production processes.
Marketing module: Merges marketing theory with practical business applications relevant to the leather trade.
Business module: Equips students with essential tools and skills to advance innovation in the leather industry.