Textile Design BA (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): W221
- Start Date(s): September 2020
- Duration: Three years full-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
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.
- NTU has a rich heritage and is ranked as one of the top 10 universities in the UK for Fashion and Textiles. (Guardian University League Tables 2020).
- Our students are in demand by industry with 100% of students in employment or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE 2016/17).
- Be assured that 97% of textile design students would recommend studying at NTU, and 98% are satisfied with this course (National Student Survey 2020)
- Learn traditional and digital techniques, working with industry-standard digital machinery.
- Experience live projects with companies like Romo, South African Mohair, Next and Fat Face.
- Take part in industry competitions with professional bodies such as Texprint, 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 at our Degree Show in Nottingham, 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).
What you’ll study
Don’t just take our word for it, hear from our students themselves
Careers and employability
Textile Design students pictured with their work as part of a live project with the international renowned company, Romo in which four students secured work placements
Employability is a key focus, with modules including initiatives to help enhance your future career. This includes live projects, visiting professionals, work experience, exhibition opportunities, and competitions.
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:
- Boden
- Debenhams
- DFS
- F&F
- French Connection
- Hillarys Blinds
- John Smedley
- Laura Ashley
- Liberty London
- Next
- Paul Smith
- Romo
- Ted Baker
- Tom Cody Design
- Topshop
- Whiston & Wright.
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.
YouFirst – working with our Employability team
Studying a creative degree in a large university has many benefits, none more so than having access to a large employability team.
Our friendly, experienced careers consultants will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice you won't find in a book or on the internet. You can benefit from this at any time during your studies, and for up to three years after completing your course.
Connecting with industry
Textile Design students with their work as part of a live project with Fat Face
We continue to develop strong links with industry through our alumni and staff contacts. Live projects, competitions and professional bodies are central to the course, giving you exposure to current practices within industry.
Working on live projects with industry can often lead to opportunities for work placements, and the chance to see your designs go into production. Sometimes these experiences lead to graduate employment with companies like Next, DFS, and Romo. A project with South African Mohair led to an international study trip to South Africa to see sustainable mohair farming.
Our students have also received yarn sponsorship and had the opportunity to exhibit their work at Donghua University in Shanghai.
Other recent live projects include Graham & Brown and Fat Face. Final year students have recently undertaken sponsored projects, in collaboration with SPINEXPO, to design and produce trend-leading work to be exhibited at the spring / summer show in Shanghai, Paris and New York.
Hear from our Textile Design alumni
Work placements and internship opportunities
Work by Pheobe Bonnell - one of four NTU students to be offered internships with ANN INC. in New York (only six internships were available)
You’ll have the opportunity to complete work experience or longer placement, with the chance to gain an additional Diploma or Certificate in Professional Practice, dependent on duration. Course tutors and our Employability team are on hand to support you in applying for placement and professional practice opportunities. We’ll also give you tips on how best to approach companies and designers, and get the most from your experience.
Our Textile Design students have recently gained work experience with companies such as:
- ANN INC (Read our students' story)
- Anstey Wallpaper
- Fat Face
- George
- Graham & Brown
- Hand & Lock
- Julien Macdonald
- Joules
- Margo Selby
- Paul Smith
- Penn & Fletcher
- Romo
- Thornback & Peel.
Competitions
You will have the opportunity to enter or be nominated for a variety of industry competitions. These have recently included:
- Society of Dyers and Colourists' Colour Award
- Bradford Textile Society Design Competition
- i-dott
- Texprint.
Campus and facilities
How to apply
Apply through UCAS. If your application is successful, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll need to bring with you your portfolio.
Apply through UCAS (if applying to more than one university in the UK), or through our NTU applicant portal.
If you aren't a resident in the UK, we'll ask you to submit a digital portfolio in lieu of an interview.
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Keeping up to date
After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.
Please also take a look at our International students page and our application guide for international students, which are full of advice and information about the University.
If you need any more help or information, please contact our International team or call on +44 (0)115 848 4200. Alternatively, you can get in touch with our staff at the International Development Office, who are always happy to help. Or speak to one of our official NTU representatives for your country.