Overview

The Textile Design (Hons) at Birmingham City University offers an immersive exploration into the creative potential of fibres, yarns, and innovative material processes. This programme empowers students to develop a unique design language while addressing the environmental and social impacts of contemporary textile production. By blending traditional craftsmanship with digital technologies, you will prepare for a dynamic career in the global fashion and interior industries.

Why Textile Design (Hons) at Birmingham City University?

Access world-class facilities, including being the first UK university to house Coloreel embroidery technology.
Benefit from strong industry links with prestigious partners such as the National Trust and Jennifer Clair Couture.
Study in a vibrant, multi-cultural city that provides diverse perspectives and a supportive creative community.
Showcase your work at major national exhibitions and competitions, including New Designers and the Hand & Lock Prize.
Ranked in the UK top five for career prospects in interior design according to the Guardian League Tables.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 18570 per year
National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Creative Industries: Connections
Textiles for Fashion: Print and Knit
Textiles for Fashion: Embroidery and Weave
Textiles for Interiors: Pattern and Digital Processes
Sustainable Design: Principles and Practice
Creative Industries: Industry Futures
Design for Industry
Textile Craftsmanship

Careers with Textile Design (Hons)

Graduates from this programme are equipped to lead the industry as innovative practitioners, brand owners, and researchers. Many secure roles with prestigious global brands such as NEXT, Hobbs, and Amtico Flooring, or pursue advanced studies at institutions like the Royal College of Art. The curriculum focuses on building a professional portfolio that targets specific career ambitions in fashion, interiors, and the cultural landscape.

Common career destinations include:

Textile Designer for fashion or interiors
Trend Forecaster and Stylist
Couture Embroidery Designer
Independent Creative Entrepreneur
Material Researcher and Educator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Textile Processes

Visual Ideas For Design

Textiles In Historical Context

Client and Colour

Textiles In Contemporary Context

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods View 175 other Bachelors in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCE A Level/ AS Level BBC at A-Level or 112 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level with a minimum of 2 A-Levels
Access to Higher Education Diploma
Pass overall with 60 credits, 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2. Must be in a relevant subject pathway

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18570 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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