Textile Design (Hons) Cardiff Metropolitan University

Overview

The Textile Design (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University provides a comprehensive platform for aspiring designers to master the art of material and surface innovation. This programme blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge digital technologies to prepare students for the evolving global textile industry. You will develop a unique creative voice while gaining the technical expertise required to produce enduring and sustainable textile products.

Why Textile Design (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?

Students benefit from an interdisciplinary learning environment within the Cardiff School of Art & Design, which achieved 100% overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey. The university provides sector-leading facilities, including fabric print workshops for screen printing and dyeing, and soft modelling workshops featuring 3D printing and laser cutting. You will have opportunities to engage with prestigious live briefs from organisations such as Aston Martin and Transport for Wales, alongside participation in major graduate exhibitions like New Designers.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16000 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Application & Context
• Research Basics
• Interdisciplinary Understanding
• Textile Horizons
• 21st Century Challenges
• Real-World Contexts
• Research Proposal
• Consolidate
• Positioning in Practice
• Contribution

Careers with Textile Design (Hons)

Graduates are well-equipped for diverse roles across the fashion, interiors, and stationery sectors. Many alumni secure positions as textile or print designers for major brands such as Hallmark, Sainsbury's, and Peacocks. The programme also prepares students for careers in trend forecasting with agencies like WGSN, textiles journalism, and visual merchandising for retailers such as John Lewis and IKEA. Additionally, the curriculum supports those wishing to pursue freelance ventures or further academic study, including MAs and PGCE qualifications for teaching.