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This creative and dynamic degree programme equips you with in-depth textile design expertise for the exciting world of fashion to pursue a career in the multibillion-pound fashion industry.
Apply NowDegree
BA (Hons) Fashion Textile Design
Degree Duration
4 years :
1 year pathway + 3 years degree
Pathways Available
International Year Zero
Start Dates
September
This course will help you become a fashion textile design specialist by combining a range of practical textile skills across print, stitch, embellishment and knit, with the complementary fashion design skills such as pattern cutting, construction, fashion illustration and digital portfolio promotion.
Academic specialists will teach you how to conduct advanced research, conceptual, creative and technical abilities that will allow you to determine your own creative direction. With opportunities to fuse fashion contexts and textile specialisms according to your personal style, technical direction and design focus.
The fashion industry is adapting to a rapidly changing world more than ever, which post-pandemic will require adaptable, flexible, and creative agents for change. Through this course we will help you become a forward-thinking contemporary designer with a practical and creative understanding of responsible and sustainable design. You gain knowledge to enhance the value, luxury, and craft of our traditional practice by embracing the digital design and communication technologies that are shaping the future of the industry.
You may incur additional costs during your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.
DMU graduates have gone on to work at established brands such as Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Ted Baker, French Connection, Next and Adidas Makers Lab.
This course has a 97% employment rate
The International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.
Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Year Zero open_in_newLeicester-based DMU brings the highest standards in education to an inclusive, international curriculum with over 170 accredited courses.
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a diverse university boasting of the highest standards in academics, extracurricular activities, sport, study abroad programmes and great career paths.
In 2021, DMU was named the best university in the UK for our careers and employability service, at the National Undergraduate Employability Awards.
