The Certificate of Higher Education in Colour Physics from the Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) offers an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking to advance their knowledge and career in textile coloration. The module is designed to broaden and deepen learners’ understanding of the fundamentals involved in the interaction between electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye (light), colourants, and textile substrates, as well as the resulting colours and surface effects perceived by humans.
SDC Certificate of Higher Education – Program Highlights
- Flexibility: Choose and purchase specific modules that suit your career or personal interests. All TCST level 6 modules are available online to enrolled learners via a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Modules are available 24/7 to give the learner maximum study flexibility, in terms of learning pace and accessibility. Modules require a high degree of self-discipline and time management.
- Certification: Awarded upon successful completion of a formal examination.
- Progression: Complete six modules within ten years to achieve the Associateship of the Society of Dyers and Colourists (ASDC), comparable to a UK Level 6 qualification (comparable to a BSc honours degree).
- Professional Status: ASDC holders can apply for Chartered Colourist (CCol) status, the only professional qualification for colourists worldwide.
- Benchmarking: Modules are independently benchmarked by Ecctis, the UK national agency for qualifications.
Colour Physics – Content
- The nature of colour
- Biological aspects of colour vision and theory
- Theoretical basis for practical applications
- Photo physics (the link between colour and colourant structure)
- Colorimetry and colour space systems
- Standard observers and colour chromaticity
- CIE LAB and colour difference
- Colour measurement in textiles
Application Details
- Deadline: 01 September of the year of intended study.
- Start Date: October of the year of intended study.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the TCST level 6 Prospectus 2026.
This program is a great way to advance your career in textile coloration, especially with the support and recognition from the SDC.