Sustainable Fashion and Circularity
Creativity, strategy and innovation to transform the fashion industry
Bilbao
ESP
Official Master Courses
Language
Spanish
Start date
October 2027
Frequency
Afternoons and Saturdays
Duration
9 Months
Credits
60 ECTS
Price
15.100 €
Specialise in sustainability and circularity applied to the fashion industry by integrating creative thinking, business vision and material experimentation to develop responsible, viable and competitive models.
The Official Master’s Degree in Sustainable Fashion and Circularity combines applied creativity and design experimentation with a strategic and business-oriented approach aimed at driving the sustainable transformation of the industry. It analyses the fashion system from an economic, regulatory and value chain perspective, while positioning innovation in processes, materials and methodologies as a key driver of change.
The programme explores the potential of bio-design, upcycling, new biomaterials and research into production techniques as tangible tools to redefine the sector. At the same time, it examines the financial, social and environmental impacts of the current production model and proposes alternatives based on circular economy principles, regeneration and corporate responsibility.
Throughout the master’s programme, you will learn to rethink the value chain, identify emerging opportunities linked to the ecological transition, assess the technical and economic feasibility of new solutions, and develop proposals that connect creativity, innovation and profitability.
Information to decide
Prepare to take on positions of responsibility in fashion companies, retail, consultancy or entrepreneurial ventures, leading transformation processes that integrate strategic vision and creative capability. This master’s degree positions you in a high-growth professional field where the combination of management expertise and applied innovation becomes a distinctive asset.
The programme combines business analysis, regulatory frameworks and systems thinking with a strong practical and experimental component. Alongside theoretical sessions and case studies, students develop real projects and engage in laboratory work, where applied research, material exploration and process experimentation become fundamental learning tools.
The master’s fosters a transversal approach that integrates strategy, creativity and technical innovation, enabling students to assess the economic feasibility of their proposals while developing them materially and conceptually.
Teamwork and individual projects strengthen key competencies such as leadership, analytical thinking, decision-making and critical thinking, while promoting experimentation as a driver of transformation within the industry.
Designed for professionals seeking to specialise in sustainability applied to the fashion industry and differentiate their profile in a rapidly evolving economic landscape:
- Designers aiming to expand their profile towards management, strategy and ethical business models.
- Entrepreneurs looking to design and launch ventures aligned with the sector’s emerging paradigms.
- Technological innovators and material specialists interested in developing and implementing responsible solutions.
- Graduates in Business Administration, Economics or related fields who wish to orient their careers towards the fashion industry from a strategic perspective.
- Professionals in operations, production or supply chain seeking to integrate circularity and traceability principles into their processes.
- Consultants and strategic profiles wishing to deepen their expertise in sustainability within the textile and fashion sectors.
- Professionals interested in incorporating ESG criteria and circular economy principles into corporate planning and business management
The Master’s in Fashion and Circular Economy at IED Kunsthal positions you in one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand professional fields: the structural transformation of the fashion business in a context of regulatory, technological and market change.
You will learn to analyse business models and regulatory frameworks while also experimenting with new materialities, methodologies and applied proposals that generate real market value. This combination prepares you to become an agent of change within the industry, capable of driving responsible, viable transformations aligned with emerging social, environmental and economic paradigms.
Syllabus
Values, culture and communication
Current context: linear vs. Circular
Mission and vision
System design and interdisciplinarity
Sustainable culture and circular economy
Sustainable fashion communication
Craft, materials and production
Technique and the language of materials
Material culture: craftsmanship in the contemporary context
Future crafts: technology and innovation
Research and creation laboratory
Business models and legal framework
Circular supply chain
Certification, standards and legal parameters
Scalability and commercialization for a new industry
Innovative entrepreneurship and business models
Work experience
Practical application of the knowledge and skills acquired during the degree course
Final Project Master's Thesis
Inside the labs
+4
Textile Workshop
+3
Prototyping Workshop
+3
Printmaking Workshop
+2
Multidisciplinary Workshop on Artistic Techniques
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