Why study this course?
This is a top-up version of our Textiles BA (Hons) degree. A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6) of an undergraduate degree course and is for those who have a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, or those wishing to study the final year of their degree in London.
On the Textiles (Top-up) BA course you’ll learn technical skills through exploring a variety of subject areas including textile design for interiors and fashion and accessories. There will be opportunities to produce collections of textiles, surface techniques and garments and to showcase in a professional setting.
You’ll have opportunities to enter local and international competitions, to exhibit your work and to visit industry and trade shows in London, Paris and Florence.
More about this course
The course is taught by a team of experts that includes professional textile artists, practitioners and designers, as well product designers in fashion and interior.
You’ll be provided with regular feedback through tutorials to support you in your creative development and individual voice. You’ll also gain current and relevant knowledge of working in the design industry to prepare you for your specialism.
You’ll have opportunities to take part in a number of workshops on subjects such as dyeing, rug making and computer-aided design (CAD). You will also have chances to collaborate with your students on our jewellery design and fashion degrees.
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course.
Modular structure
The modules listed below are for the academic year 2022/23 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.
Year 3 modules include:
3D Project Design & Development (core, 30 credits)
Critical & Contextual Studies 3: Dissertation (3D) (core, 30 credits)
Major Project Realisation: Textile Design (core, 30 credits)
World of Work (core, 30 credits)
Where this course can take you
Upon completion of the degree you could enter textile, fashion or interior design roles including designer-maker, industry designer, buyer, technologist, stylist and design journalist, or progress on to a master’s course.
