Textile Design BA (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

Fashion and Textiles at NTU is internationally recognised for the quality of its creative, industry-ready graduates.

This textile design is unique in the UK, allowing you to explore the different areas of textile design before specialising in the creative areas of textile print, embroidery, weave and knit, as your work develops.

As a young, ambitious designer, we'll introduce you to all aspects of textile design, investigating fundamental principles in colour, form, scale, pattern and composition. Supported by our expert academic and technical staff, you’ll learn traditional and digital techniques with access to our industry-standard facilities.

The course has excellent links with industry, and students will get the chance to take part in live projects and competitions, gain work experience, and have the opportunity to visit fashion and textiles events overseas, such as Première Vision.

Key features

• Explore all aspects of textile design before choosing to specialise in print, embroidery, weave or knit.
• Learn traditional and digital techniques, working with industry-standard digital machinery.
• Experience live projects with companies like Romo, Liberty London, Next and Joules.
• Take part in industry competitions with professional bodies such as PV NextGen, RSA, the Society of Dyers and Colourists, i-dott and Bradford Textile Society.
• Visit international trade shows such as Première Vision in Paris, and take part in industry competitions.
• There is an opportunity to apply for sponsorship with The Worshipful Company of Weavers.
• Apply for a year-long paid graduate internship in New York working for the ASCENA brands.
• Opportunity to apply for a European or international exchange to one of our partner institutions, such as RMIT in Australia.
• Exhibit your work in your final year in our Showcase, with the opportunity to be selected for New Designers, London.
• Gain a professionally accredited degree – this is the only textile design degree in the UK accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD).
• NTU are ranked 16th in the UK for Fashion and Textiles. (The Guardian University Guide 2021).

Assessment

Assessment is predominantly through coursework. You will receive feedback throughout each module and will be awarded a grade for your work.

Employability

This is the only Textile Design degree course in the UK that is accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD), giving you free membership during your studies. You’ll also have access to CSD online careers advice, guidance and vacancies.

Graduates go into a variety of roles, including designing, buying and merchandising, global sourcing, textiles product development, styling and trend prediction, marketing and teaching. Recent graduate destinations include French Connection, Boden, Laura Ashley, Next, Ted Baker, and Topshop.

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Accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD) the professional body for design with free student membership and leading to Associate Membership (Assoc. CSD).