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BA (Hons)

Textile Design

Duration
3 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
WWF7
Delivery
In-person

The BA (Hons) Textiles Design course has a vibrant hands-on approach. You'll explore a wide range of textile techniques and surface pattern design. With a strong emphasis on experimentation.

Why study with us

  • 1st
    in the North West for student satisfaction
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    2025
  • Our Fashion courses are ranked in the Top 80 of the Best Fashion Schools in the World for 2020 (CEOWORLD Magazine)
  • We have a British Fashion Council membership. The BFC Colleges Council represents the leading fashion departments in universities and colleges throughout the UK.
  • Students showcase their work to leading industry professionals and feature on global platforms such as Graduate Fashion Week.
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What you'll do

  • We work with a variety of industry partners on live project briefs to develop your professional skills and understanding of the industry. You’ll get involved in work shadowing and placements during your second year.
  • You'll be encouraged to enter competitions during the course. Many students have gone on to achieve recognition and success in national design competitions.
  • You'll have the opportunity to go on research trips in the UK and abroad. These trips are a fundamental part of developing your inspiration for project briefs.
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Jasmin Honeyball won the top prize in the Childrenswear category at Graduate Fashion Week 2024.
Jasmin Honeyball won the top prize in the Childrenswear category at Graduate Fashion Week 2024.

What is textile design?

Textile design is the process of using fibre-based materials to create two-dimensional patterns, known as repeats. It also involves designing three-dimensional objects using these materials. Many commercial, conceptual or narrative textiles can be created using fabrics and threads. Embroidery is another technique used to produce these textiles. Techniques like beadwork, weaving, and knitting are also used to produce these textiles. Our course gives you a grounding in these aspects and then helps you develop your specialism.

What is surface design in textiles?

Surface pattern design is the creative field of creating original patterns and prints to be used on a variety of soft and hard surfaces. These include textiles, furnishings, wallpapers, ceramics, and interiors. These designs can be anything from floral prints, abstract patterns or geometric designs.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Adobe Creative Cloud

Unleash your creativity at anytime, anywhere. From September 2024, you'll have access to the industry-standard Adobe Creative Cloud package on both your personal device and on campus. Get hands-on with this widely recognised package and create a portfolio that showcases your skills.

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I had this overwhelming feeling of pride come over me, as I’ve dreamed of going to Graduate Fashion Week since I was 13, so to win it was just crazy.
Image of Jasmin Honeyball with her award
Jasmin Honeyball
BA (Hons) Textile Design. Winner of the Graduate Fashion Week 2024 award for Childrenswear
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Copenhagen is celebrated for its strong design culture, particularly in fashion and textiles. We had the chance to explore this dynamic creative scene first-hand!
Copenhagen is celebrated for its strong design culture, particularly in fashion and textiles. We had the chance to explore this dynamic creative scene first-hand!

Future careers in Textile Design

This course is a great starting point for a career in textile design.

A degree in textile design can lead to a variety of roles, these include:

  • Surface pattern designer
  • Interior designer
  • Design maker
  • Textile artist
  • Visual merchandising

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS: 96-112 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM
  • BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D*
  • Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level subjects
  • T Level: P (C+) - M
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
  • Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio

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Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
International
Full-time£16,500 per year
2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
International
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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