Textile Design: Retail, Business and Marketing with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

This innovative course offers students the opportunity to develop their creativity and skills in textile design, while also gaining a solid understanding of retail, business, and marketing principles. The foundation year provides a thorough grounding in the fundamental concepts and techniques of textile design, while the subsequent years allow students to specialize in areas such as fashion branding, product development, and sustainability. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including digital printing, dyeing, and finishing machines, as well as a range of software packages for design and production. With a focus on practical application and real-world problem-solving, this course prepares students for successful careers in the fashion and textile industries.

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The course is designed to meet the needs of the modern fashion and textile industry, with an emphasis on sustainability and ethical practices. Students will learn about the social and environmental impacts of their work and how to design and produce products that are both stylish and responsible. The course also includes a range of collaborative projects and live briefs, allowing students to gain valuable experience of working on real-world projects and developing their skills in communication, teamwork, and project management.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University is one of the leading institutions for fashion and textile education in the UK. The university has a strong reputation for providing high-quality education and producing graduates who are highly sought after by employers. With state-of-the-art facilities, expert teaching staff, and a vibrant student community, Birmingham City University offers the perfect environment for students to develop their skills and knowledge in textile design.

Our BA (Hons) Textile Design degree courses nurture fresh thinking and industry-ready creatives through a dynamic and carefully structured four-year program. Our Retail, Business, and Marketing option typically appeal to students who are excited about the practical aspects of textile design but have skills and interests in the business side of the creative industries and love working as part of a team. The focus of the course is on gaining a broad practical understanding of textile design and complement this with specific knowledge and experience of research, report-writing, planning, management, and communication approaches. Studying with us will provide you with the skills, insights, and experiences required to succeed in a broad scope of professional textile-related roles. Students secure placements within buying, marketing, and visual merchandising departments within the retail sector, as well as work at magazines, with arts organizations, and for trend prediction agencies.

80 UCAS tariff points.