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BA (Hons) Fashion Textile Design

De Montfort University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Fashion Textile Design course at De Montfort University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the fashion and textile industries. The course covers a wide range of topics, including design, creativity, and technical skills. Students learn how to create innovative and sustainable fashion designs using a variety of materials and techniques. The course also covers the history and cultural context of fashion, as well as the business and entrepreneurial aspects of the industry. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to think creatively and critically about fashion and textiles, and to develop their own unique design style. The course is taught by experienced lecturers who have extensive experience in the fashion and textile industries, providing students with real-world insights and practical skills. Upon completion of the course, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the competitive world of fashion and textiles.

Additional Information

The BA (Hons) Fashion Textile Design course at De Montfort University is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), which means that students gain a professional qualification alongside their degree. Additionally, the course offers opportunities for work placements and internships, providing students with real-world experience and connections in the industry.

Unlock Your Creativity at De Montfort University - A Leader in Fashion and Textile Design

De Montfort University is an excellent choice for students interested in fashion and textile design due to its strong reputation in these areas. The university has a dedicated fashion and textile department, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Additionally, De Montfort University has partnerships with various industry professionals, providing students with opportunities for work experience and networking.

Why You Should Study This Course

Become a fashion textile design specialist by combining a range of practical textile skills across print, stitch, embellishment, and knit, with complementary fashion design skills such as pattern cutting, construction, fashion illustration, and digital portfolio promotion. Develop advancing research, conceptual, creative, and technical abilities that allow you to determine your own creative direction. With opportunities to fuse fashion contexts and textile specialisms according to your personal style, technical direction, and design focus. The fashion industry is adapting to a rapidly changing world, which post-pandemic will require adaptable, flexible, and creative agents for change. We will help you to become a forward-thinking contemporary designer with a practical and creative understanding of responsible and sustainable design. You will learn to enhance the value, luxury, and craft of our traditional practice by embracing the digital design and communication technologies that are shaping the future of the industry.

General Eligibility

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds.

  • Art and Design Foundation or

  • 112 points from at least 2 A ‘levels 

  •  BTEC Extended Diploma DMM

  • International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points 

Plus five GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above.

  • Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit and GCSE English (Language or Literature) at grade 4 or above

We will normally require students to have had a break from full time education before undertaking the Access course.

  • We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Block 1: Inquire

Block 2: Explore

Block 3: Connect

Block 4: Futures

2 Year 2

Block 1: Develop

Block 2: Communication

Block 3: Contextualise

Block 4: Advance

3 Year 3

Block 1: Consolidate

Block 2: Refine

Block 3 and Block 4: Resolve

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential.

Additional Information

Full-Time, 3/4 years(inc. placement year), Part-Time: 6 years

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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