BA (Hons) Textile Design at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

Textile Design explores the potential of fibres, yarns and processes to create cloth and materials with distinctive qualities and properties. It is a highly creative field with the potential to impact and enrich all aspects of our lives. Knowledge in this area is key in making informed choices that will reduce the environmental and social impact of products and can be used artistically to raise awareness and inspire behavioural change.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Media | Department: Fashion and Textiles | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme reflects the diversity of contemporary textile practice. We pride ourselves not only on the quality of our graduates, but also the diversity of their work. We want you to be you! Modules include Creative Industries: Connections, Textiles for Fashion: Print and Knit, Textiles for Fashion: Embroidery and Weave, Textiles for Interiors: Pattern and Digital Processes, Sustainable Design: Principles and Practice, Creative Industries: Industry Futures, Design for Industry, Textile Craftsmanship.

Career pathways

Our BA (Hons) Textile Design degree is designed to develop and hone the skills, knowledge, vision and creativity to succeed in your own creative practice. With strong level of craftsmanship in traditional and digital design, you will become adept at a number of textile processes, including print, embroidery, weave and knit.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-72 UCAS Tariff points. Applicants will also need to submit a good portfolio. If you are not studying a creative subject at Level 3, you can still apply for this course. Our portfolio guidance information includes alternative options for how you can show us your passion for art. A Level: 112-72 UCAS Tariff points / BBC-CDE (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. International Baccalaureate Diploma: Obtain 28-24 points overall. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, 3 years; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 19,220 a year (2027/28). full-time, 3 years; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/f891fcc4-b159-4a8c-76ea-e55fbd425fbd/course?studyYear=2027

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