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University of the Arts London: Cosmetic Enterprise and Innovation

Institution University of the Arts London View institution profile
Department London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
Web arts.ac.uk
Email enquiries@fashion.arts.ac.uk
Telephone 020 7514 7400
Study type Taught

Summary

Global cosmetic markets continue to grow, driven by increased personalisation and consumption of products and by the rapid increase of small and innovative privately owned brands facilitated by e-commerce.

Cosmetics are a highly technical and tightly regulated product category, strongly driven by consumer demand and branding.

The emphasis of this course is on developing and applying systematic approaches to data generation, analysis and decision-making in both scientific and business contexts, as well as on developing soft skills such as communications and team working.

Commercial and scientific drivers will be examined via the prism of climate and social justice in other to promote the development of sustainable and ethical business growth.

What to expect

  • A unique, interdisciplinary course: this course blends the strengths of the cosmetic science and business disciplines to meet industry demand for skilled graduates in this area. Taught in two subject strands (cosmetic science and innovation and cosmetic business for sustainable growth) you will explore applications of chemistry and biology to the formulation and efficacy of cosmetic products, as well as business management, marketing and branding strategies in the context of the cosmetic industry.

  • A focused and industry-aligned curriculum: this course offers a curriculum that will allow you to identify, research, manage and influence key scientific, technological and market drivers for cosmetic product innovation.

  • Blended delivery mode: This course is delivered in a low residency format. In weeks 5 & 6 of the course, you will attend a two-week residential school in London. Here you will be taught a blend of practical product formulation and evaluation activities, demonstrations of analytical instrumentation usage, data analysis and a range of networking opportunities. This face-to-face element will support the building of a course community which will enhance your online learning experience for the duration of the course. The remaining course curriculum will be delivered online full-time.

  • Diverse career opportunities: the knowledge and experience gained on completion of the course will enable you to become a cosmetic entrepreneur or to work in larger cosmetic businesses in a new product development (NPD) management or marketing role.

Industry experience and opportunities

Students will benefit from the wide range of industry and alumni networks via access to eminent guest speakers from companies such as Procter and Gamble, The Good Housekeeping Institute, Bulldog UK, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Surfachem UK.

Mode of Delivery

MSc Cosmetic Enterprise and Innovation is a full-time course which runs for 45 weeks over 12 months. It is taught via a low-residency method, delivered mainly online but with a requirement to attend a two-week residential school in London as per the timetable.

Residential school: Scheduled learning and teaching activity which may include lectures, seminars, laboratory workshops and tutorials.

Online teaching: Scheduled learning and teaching activity which may include live and pre-recorded online lectures, seminars, group and individual tutorials.

Master of Science - MSc (PG)

About University of the Arts London

University of the Arts London has ranked second in the world in Art and Design for the fifth year in a row in the 2023 QS World University Rankings.

We have a track record for launching and furthering careers. Our graduates can be found in every part and at every level of the creative and cultural sectors, from heads of global businesses to self-employed practitioners, and on …

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