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.
**Your space to create at NTU**
We’re committed to helping you explore, expand and refine your craft, as you discover new creative horizons with some truly great tools, equipment and workspaces. Visit our facilities hub at **www.ntu.ac.uk/artfacilities** to find out more.
**Our students’ work – ‘We Are Creatives’**
Explore our online showcase ‘We Are Creatives’ - celebrating the work of the School of Art & Design students. You will find a sneak peak of some of our students’ work and gain a real insight into what it’s like to be part of the NTU creative community at **wearecreativesntu.art**
Course Details - Modules
[Year One]
- Curiosity: Creative Exploration and Research (40 credit points, full year)
- Curiosity: Creative Development and Application for Textile Design (80 credit points, full year)
[Year Two]
- Curiosity: Creative Development and Application for Textile Design (80 credit points, full year)
- Directions: Innovation and Transition for Textile Design (40 credit points, second half of the year)
- Co Lab: Research, Exploration and Risk-taking (20 credit points, second half of the year)
- Optional module. You will also choose one 20-credit module from:
-Material Stories
3D Materials and Exploration
Trend Forecasting
Buying, Merchandising and Product Fundamentals
Digital Marketing and Communication
Experimental Animation
Model Making: Object and Narrative
[Final year]
- Resolutions: Culture and Context (20 / 40 credit points, full year)
- Resolutions: Practice and Context for Textile Design (100 / 80 credit points, full year)
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
W221
Institution code:
N91
Campus Name:
City Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications.
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-level or equivalent qualification.
112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels or equivalent qualifications
We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
55%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
Tuition fees for 2022 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2021 are £9250. The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.
Provider information
50 Shakespeare Street
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Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
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