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MA Textile Design at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MA Textile Design programme is designed to push your creative boundaries and abilities. It will encourage you to develop a forward thinking approach to both individual and collaborative work through in-studio practices. Through practical experience in the studio, you will have the opportunity to develop your advanced technical knowledge, including drawing abilities, design evolution, and proficiency in heritage techniques.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Art, design and fashion  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This one year course is full-time comprised of 3 semesters. You will study three compulsory modules during the programme. In semester 1 you will research, explore and demonstrate your advanced design ability.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including self employment, freelancing, high street retailers, online retailers, fashion houses, interior design consultants, interior design studios, universities. Careers directly related to the course include fashion designer, costume designer, fashion illustrator, furniture painter, pattern cutter, illustrator, stylist, interior and spatial designer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree. in a subject relevant to textile design. As part of your application, you'll also be required to submit a a portfolio that shows your understanding and practice of contemporary and ethical textile design. You can read more about the components your portfolio should include in the 'How to apply' section. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,500 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 32,000 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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