Overview

Course Details

At the the Textile Design BA course offered at the University of Southampton you’ll explore different aspects of textile design in your first year, then choose to specialise in woven, knitted or printed textiles for the rest of your degree. You'll engage with industry and deepen your design practice in the second year, before you define yourself as a designer in your final year.

We have a vibrant, creative art-school campus with superb studio space and equipment, such as:

3 Shima Seiki computerised knitting machines and hand operated knitting machines
an industry-standard Mimaki fabric printer and a screen printing lab
a variety of looms, including an electronic dobby loom
CAD software packages
3D printing and laser cutting

You’ll learn traditional, manual processes alongside cutting-edge, digital techniques. We also strongly emphasise the future of the textiles industry, by exploring current issues such as sustainability.

As part of this textiles degree you can:

take an optional year in employment to gain work experience
take part in industry design competitions
study overseas at one of our partner universities in Europe, Canada or other international exchange destinations
visit studios and attend talks from external industry speakers
take part in private views and the degree show at Winchester School of Art, all of which are attended by professionals from creative industries

You'll also have the opportunity to work on live briefs with businesses in the industry. Previous students have worked with:

Rarethreads
Blendworth
Bobble

Career Opportunities

This degree is designed to create forward-thinking, innovative textiles practitioners with technical and digital skills. You'll develop the ability to think creatively to design new collections and products.

With a comprehensive understanding of textiles, real-world industry experience, and a portfolio that highlights your talents, you’ll be highly employable when you graduate.

We have an excellent track record for employability. Our graduates have secured roles at companies, including:

Kent and Curwen
Alexander McQueen
Fairbairn and Wolf Studio
Cole and Son
Marks and Spencer
Nike
Vanners
Liberty’s
ASOS
WGSN Trend Forecasting & Analytics

Former students work in a variety of roles such as:

colourists
illustrators
interior stylists
textile buyers
designers
design managers
teachers
studio assistants

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Textile Design, Skills and Processes
Textile Contexts
Textiles, Materials and Design
Visual Research and Study Skills for Textiles
Critical Thinking and Writing for Textiles
Professional Practice in Textile Design
Traditional and Digital Textile Processes
Business Skills for the Creative Industries
Creative Futures
Creative Writing
Image and Branding

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Fashion Design View 182 other Bachelors in Fashion Design in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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105

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Other requirements

General requirements

One of the following:

A-levels: BBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass, with 30 points overall with 15 points at Higher Level
BTEC: Distinction, Distinction, Merit in the BTEC Extended Diploma in an art or design based subject or Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC Diploma plus B in an A level or Distinction in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus BB in two A levels

Tuition Fee

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International

22300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22300 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Southampton

697 - 1093 GBP /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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