Course summary

BA(Hons) Fashion Textiles (with Foundation Year) teaches you about fashion textile design: from designing and manufacturing fabrics through to garments and fashion related products. Explore and develop concepts using technologies including digital print, digital embroidery and smart textiles. Discover the disciplines of fashion design and traditional craftsmanship by making garments, accessories and other fashion products. Specialise in fashion design, textile design or fashion futures, allowing you to develop your strengths and identify a career path that suits your ambitions. Learn from visiting industry experts in workshops. Work closely with industry partners to deliver live briefs, so you can apply your learning and gain real-world experience. Professional practice is key to this course and you’ll carry out work engagement every year to develop your professional skills. Showcase and sell your design work at Premier Vision in Paris, the world's largest fashion textile trade show. Showcase your work to talent scouts and potential employers at the final year Creative Industries Degree Show and graduate with an impressive portfolio of work. Many of our graduates go on to successful careers with high profile companies like Mathew Williamson, All Saints, Cos and Victoria Beckham. Choose from roles such as fashion designer, textile designer, studio manager, product developer, pattern cutter and fashion buyer.