Sustainable Fashion: Creative Design and Zero Waste Clothing . Summer School

Entry requirements

• You are 18 years or older on 5 July 2025.
• You have completed at least 1 year of Undergraduate study in July 2025.
• You have the necessary level of English to study at university. If you do not live in an English-speaking country, you will need to send us evidence of this. The English language requirements for the Summer School are in line with the Undergraduate programme requirements at University of Southampton, with Duolingo tests being accepted. For more information, visit English Language Proficiency.

You generally don't need to have a specific academic background to undertake one of our summer school courses. Any exceptions are highlighted in the course descriptions.

Months of entry

July

Course content

Take on the exciting challenge of reshaping the future of fashion! Did you know that for much of human history, zero-waste clothing wasn’t the exception but the norm? Early garments like saris, kilts, and kimonos were skillfully crafted to use every bit of material, reflecting a deep respect for scarce resources. But today, the fashion industry faces a serious waste crisis. This project is your chance to tackle that problem head-on.

In this course you’ll learn about zero-waste design, using research, techniques and experimentation to create garments that generate zero waste. To keep your focus on creativity, you’ll work with white Tyvek fabric, leaving colour and print aside to fully explore bold techniques, inventive cuts, and striking forms. You’ll learn a variety of innovative methods and bring your unique ideas to life!

Course dates and costs:

• 10 day course, overall period: Saturday 12 July to Sunday 27 July 2025
• Tuition fee: £1,250
• Cost with accommodation (some catering is included. Visit the 'Your student experience' tab of this website for more information): £2,221. Accommodation is optional.

Information for international students

You’ll need to check if you need a UK visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the country for up to 3 weeks. You can check if you need a UK VISA on the GOV.UK page: Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK.

Did you know you have other options for short-term study in the UK if you are doing a degree in another country?

Spend a semester or a year in the UK by doing an exchange or joining us as a Study Abroad student.