BA (Hons) Textiles in Practice
A three years full-time course
Our underlying principle is an approach to textiles as a flexible and diverse subject area, with pathways enabling specialist study and digital applications across print, knit, weave, and embroidery. We promote and encourage the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary practice where processes and techniques combine and complement one another. The programme is framed by an awareness of professional contexts, including fashion, interiors, exhibition or architectural installation. Students work collaboratively on joint projects as well as selecting their individual path according to personal interests and ambitions.
Top facts
- Through project options, students can work towards their area of specialist interest.
- Access to extensive traditional and digital workshops.
- Teaching staff are practicing textile practitioners and researchers.
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary opportunities to work with students and staff from across the faculty.
You will study
In Year 1 you will develop a broad understanding of textile contexts and the visual research, technical tools and skills the programme requires. You will be introduced to creative attitudes to learning, working and thinking.
In Year 2 you will be able to determine your specialist pathway through the programme and develop the skills to articulate your ideas. There will be opportunities to engage with external partners (including studios, manufacturers, galleries, external projects) and collaborate with students and staff from across the faculty.
In Year 3 you will create a portfolio of work that showcases your practice, developing a deep understanding of the context of your work, and creating products and artifacts that reflect your specialism.
Assessment
Continuous formative and summative assessment with feedback and discussion on completion of all units. The programme ends with a School of Art exhibition.
Placements
You will be supported and encouraged to take advantage of work-based learning opportunities, with established links across a wide range of creative and commercial organisations.
Graduates
91%* of fashion, clothing and textiles graduates go straight into employment and/or further study.
Previous textiles graduates hold key creative positions in organisations such as Habitat, Dorothy Perkins, Aardman Animations and ASOS, or are self-employed as designers and practice as exhibiting artists. Others have continued on to postgraduate study or to teach in schools, universities and art schools across the UK and overseas.
*Source: DLHE survey 2009 for all respondents available for employment or further study and whose destinations are known.
Location
All Saints Campus, Manchester
Entry Requirements
| UCAS Tariff Points | 280 |
|---|---|
| UCAS Tariff Points/Grades to be obtained from full A levels or equivalent | 240 at A2 or equivalent (such as BTEC National at Level 3 or Advanced Diploma). If applying using Foundation Diploma in Art and Design a Merit is required. |
| Specific subjects required | GCSE grade C (or alternative) in English Language |
| Access qualifications | A relevant Access to HE Diploma will be considered for entry to this course. |
| Interview required | Yes |
| Portfolio required | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 |
Fees
UK and EU full-time students: £9,000
Non-EU full-time international students: £11,000
How to Apply
Apply through UCAS.
UCAS Code: W232
All applicants are asked to submit a Digital Portfolio.