BA (Hons) Textile Design
When can you start this course? | UCAS code | Fees | Course length | Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
- It's a specialist programme, which emphasises creative design using traditional crafts and new advanced technology.
- You'll develop textile design skills and gain an in-depth understanding of a constantly changing industry.
- You'll have the use of excellent textile design and production facilities and learn a distinctive combination of techniques.
- In the first semester you'll be introduced to the basic elements of constructed textiles, surface pattern, pattern cutting and manufacturing.
About the course
Initially you will enjoy an introduction to different aspects of textile design and its relation to fashion and interiors. This will be followed by opportunities to develop a range of skills, including visual research, creative design, textile and information technology, as well as communications. You'll learn about the history of textiles and their place in culture, gaining an awareness of the international industry. Our enthusiastic and highly experienced team will make sure you have a creative, supportive and friendly environment to study in.
Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...Your career
Textiles graduates enter the exciting world of textile design working as designers, managers and production advise in either woven, knitted or printed textiles in a wide range of organisations. Like many recent graduates you could make your name and your living as a designer or producer selling your own product line through the internet and galleries.
You could work on a freelance basis, establishing your own workshops or follow a career in fashion, forecasting, illustration or buying. Textiles is a global industry and offers you many opportunities to travel as part of your career.
How you'll learn
You will develop and realise your potential through a varied programme of studio-based projects, lectures, debates, competitions, live project work, group critiques, field visits, tutorials, technical demonstrations, written assignments, seminars and practical workshops.
Fieldtrips
There are opportunities to study abroad through our well-established links in Vienna or Finland. A European professional and cultural fieldtrip is generally undertaken in the second year of study.
Anything else?
We'll be accepting applications until the 24 March 2010, however, we would encourage you to apply by the 15 January 2010.
Click here to find out more about about applying for the second or third year of the course.
Start dates
If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:
- September 2010 (part time only, if available)
- September 2011
See a list of courses we are still taking applications for in September 2010.
If you're from a country outside the EU you can apply to study this course full time in:
- September 2010
- September 2011
UCAS code
W230
Fees *
UK/EU students
- Full time: £3,290 (per year)
- Part time: £270 per single module (you usually take 24 of these modules in total)
International students
- Full time: £8,500 (per year)
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2010 and August 2011. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year and there may be extra costs eg for exams, trips or special modules.
Course length
Full time: three years, or four years with Year Zero.
Part time: available by negotiation.
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are usually 180-240 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent ...
