Textile Design Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Textile Design BA (Hons) University of the Arts London 43% - 6% £9250 - 184 London On campus Full-time
Textiles BA (Hons) London Metropolitan University - - - £9250 £14500 - London On campus Full-time
Textiles (including foundation year) BA (Hons) London Metropolitan University - - - £9250 £17110 - London On campus Full-time
Textiles (Top-up) BA London Metropolitan University - - - £9250 £17110 - London On campus Full-time
Textile Design MA London Metropolitan University - - - £1035 £1530 - London On campus Part-time
Textile Design BA (Hons) University of East London - - - £9250 £13320 - London On campus Full-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Textile Design

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Textile Design who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Specialisations within Textile Design

  • Fashion and Textiles
  • Sustainable Fashion Design
  • Fabrics Innovation Design

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Textile Design

  • Understanding of using different textile processes and techniques
  • Ability to use computer- aided design
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to critically evaluate and interpret materials
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to set goals
  • Project management skills
  • IT and technical skills
  • Marketing and commercial awareness
  • Ability to work effectively with others
  • Communication and presentation
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Research and analytical skills

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Textile Design who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs of graduates of Textile Design (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Textile Design at Brunel University

23% Design occupations
20% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
20% Engineering professionals
9% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
4% Skilled trades occupations
4% Elementary occupations
3% Sales occupations
2% Business and public service associate professionals
1% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Entry Requirements / Admissions


Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Textile Design, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.

Textile Design - BA (Hons) at University of the Arts London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 43 out of 100 among 45 respondents.