Fashion Textile Design BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Fashion Textile Design BA (Hons) at De Montfort University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Design Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £21000 | £24500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26000 | £17000 - £25000 | £19500 - £30000 |
All Design Studies courses of De Montfort University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22025 | £20113 | £23568 |
25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25071 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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Course Description
On this specialist course, you will combine practical textile skills across print, stitch, embellishment and knit, with complementary fashion design skills in pattern cutting, construction, fashion illustration and digital portfolio promotion.
You will have the freedom to determine your own creative direction to design and produce innovative and original textile products that have a clear fashion outcome.
We will help you to become an adaptable and forward-thinking textile design specialist with an understanding of responsible and sustainable design. You will learn to enhance the value, luxury, and craft of our traditional practice by embracing the digital technologies that are shaping the future of the industry.
Key features:
- We are recognised as one of the country’s most sustainable fashion and textiles schools (Green Gown Awards, 2021) and one of the best fashion schools in the world for 2022 (CEOWORLD, 2022).
- Combine and specialise in textile processes such as knit, print and mixed media alongside fashion design development and exploration.
- 92% of students were satisfied overall with the course (National Student Survey, 2022).
- Gain valuable work experience by undertaking a year-long placement. Past students have landed roles at Helen Lawrence, Tommy Hilfiger, G-Star and Disney.
- Our graduates have gone on to work at established brands such as Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Ted Baker, French Connection, Next and Adidas Makers Lab.
- The award-winning Vijay Patel Building houses our cutting-edge facilities including workshops for print, knit, plastics, 3D and digital textile printing, metal, wood and leather. Industry-standard facilities will allow you to explore new creative directions for fashion-forward, luxury and innovative design outcomes.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Fashion Textile Design BA (Hons) at De Montfort University
25% | Elementary occupations |
15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
15% | Elementary occupations |
15% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Fashion Textile Design BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £15250 | year 1 |
International | £15750 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note that fees are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fees for Home students would be based upon a review of our provision and in line with the fee cap set by the government.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of De Montfort University in top UK and global rankings.
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About De Montfort University
De Montfort University, abbreviated as DMU, was founded in 1896 in the small city of Leicester, East Midlands. This university enjoys particularly strong post-graduation employment statistics, which can be explained by their commitment to work experience placements for all students on any courses. International students are well taken care of here. They receive orientation courses intended to provide advice and guidance on living in the UK, and free English language classes are provided to bring all new students up to speed.
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Student composition of De Montfort University
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Total number of students enrolled at De Montfort University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19290
- postgraduates:
- 4010
- Total:
- 23300
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Textile Design”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Textile Design with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 80% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £16085 | 144 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Textiles (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 76% | 6% | 3% | £9250 | £17500 | 144 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Textile Design BDes (Hons) | University of Dundee | 55% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £20900 | 174 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Textile Design (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 53% | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £17585 | 120 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
Surface Pattern and Textile Design BA (Hons) | Staffordshire University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16750 | - | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
Textile Design BA (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 83% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £22000 | 194 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Textile Design (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 53% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £17585 | 138 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
Textile Design BA (Hons) | Norwich University of the Arts | 50% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £18000 | 129 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Textile Design BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 65% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £17585 | 123 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
Fashion Textile Design BA (Hons) | De Montfort University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15250 £15750 | - | Leicester | On campus Full-time |