BA (Hons) Textiles 36 months Undergraduate Programme By London Metropolitan University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

21,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Art and DesignMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Welcome to textiles at London Met, a course where your creative energy meets its match. This undergraduate degree will see you learn technical skills as you explore a a variety of processes that encompass textile design for interiors, fashion, community work and wellbeing, fine art and accessories, spanning hand-worked traditional skills to digital industry software.

Throughout the course you'll have opportunities to produce collections of textiles and surface techniques, all of which will be showcased in a professional setting in your final year.

You’ll have numerous opportunities to enter local and international competitions, along with the chance to exhibit your work through the University. What's more, all your projects will be delivered with real-world industry partners, giving you invaluable work experience for when you transition into the world of work. Our previous students have undertaken work placements with (and some have even gone on to work for) revered companies including Julien McDonald, Edward Crutchley, Mark Fast, Toogood, Mary Katrantzou, Alexander McQueen, ASOS, Timberland, The British Museum, Camira Fabrics, Toynbee Hall and Tissage handmade rugs.

Our design studies courses are second in London for overall student satisfaction according to the National Student Survey 2022.
We're fourth in the country for fashion and textiles according to the Guardian university league tables 2022.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Welcome to textiles at London Met, a course where your creative energy meets its match. This undergraduate degree will see you learn technical skills as you explore a a variety of processes that encompass textile design for interiors, fashion, community work and wellbeing, fine art and accessories, spanning hand-worked traditional skills to digital industry software.

Throughout the course you'll have opportunities to produce collections of textiles and surface techniques, all of which will be showcased in a professional setting in your final year.

You’ll have numerous opportunities to enter local and international competitions, along with the chance to exhibit your work through the University. What's more, all your projects will be delivered with real-world industry partners, giving you invaluable work experience for when you transition into the world of work. Our previous students have undertaken work placements with (and some have even gone on to work for) revered companies including Julien McDonald, Edward Crutchley, Mark Fast, Toogood, Mary Katrantzou, Alexander McQueen, ASOS, Timberland, The British Museum, Camira Fabrics, Toynbee Hall and Tissage handmade rugs.

Our design studies courses are second in London for overall student satisfaction according to the National Student Survey 2022.
We're fourth in the country for fashion and textiles according to the Guardian university league tables 2022.

Admission Requirements

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In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

  • a minimum grade of BBC in three A levels in relevant art and design subjects (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma)
  • English Language GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
  • a portfolio that contains a range of drawings, practical making, sketchbooks and work that provides a window into your creative interests and engagement
  • a portfolio interview
If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our Textiles (including foundation year) BA (Hons) or the Art and Design (including foundation year) BA (Hons).

If you don't meet the entry requirements but have a strong portfolio and work experience, you may be considered for the traditional BA course.

We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,250 GBP
International
21,000 GBP

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