BA (Hons) Textile Design at Loughborough University

Explore, experiment and create at a top five UK university for Art and Design on one of the country’s most established courses. The Textile Design BA (Hons) course offers a diverse and inclusive curriculum to inspire and train multi-disciplinary textiles practitioners through the study of materials, processes, and design methodologies. This is an engaging and dynamic course exploring the range of opportunities within the expanding field of textiles.

Faculty: School of Design and Creative Arts  |  Department: Creative Arts  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course aims to deliver an intellectually stimulating environment, providing you with a strong theoretical foundation to underpin practical, studio-based work. Year 1 compulsory modules: Creative Production 1, Textile Design Practice, Textile Design Perspectives, Creative Production 2, Trends, Techniques and Applications, Textiles Futures.

Career pathways

Students frequently undertake projects, competitions and collaborations with industry – particularly during the final year. By participating in these activities, students boost their employability and promote their work to major employers.

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