Textile Design BDes (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

The BDes teaches printed and knitted textile design through hands-on experimentation. Students study textiles' role in society, including environmental and social impact, health and well-being, and inclusive design.

Duration: 4 years (3 years with Level 2 entry) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Traditional methods such as screen printing and knit and stitch are combined with contemporary tools including 3D printing and laser cutting.

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Entry requirements

Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: 4-year route (via General Foundation) standard offer BBBB at Higher, widening access offer BBCC; 3-year route (Level 2 entry) BB at Advanced Higher plus BB at Higher, with the Advanced Higher in a different subject from the Higher. A literacy or art and design subject at Higher is recommended. All applicants submit a comprehensive portfolio of art, design or creative work and some may be invited to meet academic staff; General Foundation entrants progress to a Level 2 specialist course on the strength of their foundation-year portfolio. English language (applicants who need to prove it; some nationalities exempt): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, Writing 6.0, Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5; also accepted: PTE Academic UKVI 64 overall, TOEFL iBT 80 overall.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year. Scottish students; entry September 2027; subject to confirmation by the Scottish Government. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,450 a year. Per year of study, before scholarships; entry September 2027. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (3 years with Level 2 entry)

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