Tuition Fee
GBP 18,600
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Textile & Apparel Studies | Textile Science | Textile Technology
Area of study
Arts | Manufacturing and Processing
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 18,600
Intakes
Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
Textile and Surface Design - MA
Overview
The MA Textile and Surface Design course offers access to extensive workshops facilities to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to launch your career in the textile and surface pattern industries. The choice of materials, processes and markets is up to you. You can develop a range of products to establish your own business or create a professional portfolio. You do not need a background in textiles to embark on this course.
Entry Requirements
- Essential requirements:
- A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in Textile Design or closely related subject area, such as visual communication, fine art, craft, or product design.
- Equivalent professional experience will also be considered on an individual basis.
- Applying with international qualifications:
- See below for further information on applying as an international student.
- English language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent.
Fees & How to Apply
- UK students:
- Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
- The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament.
- Award: MA
- Starting: Sep 2025
- Mode: Full Time
- Duration: 1 year
- Fees: £10,000 in 2025/26
- International students:
- Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
- The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament.
- Award: MA
- Starting: Sep 2025
- Mode: Full Time
- Duration: 1 year
- Fees: £18,600 in 2025/26
Course in Depth
- Modules:
- Advanced Research Skills (20 credits)
- Material, Process and Ideation (40 credits)
- Professional Futures: Collaborative Challenge (20 credits)
- Project Resolution and Collection Launch (40 credits)
- Reflection (20 credits)
- Optional modules:
- Fashion: Innovation and Technical Development (40 credits)
- Textiles: Consolidating your Creative Practice (40 credits)
- Professional Placement:
- In order to qualify for the awards with Professional Placement, a student must successfully complete all of the Level 7 modules listed above as well as the following Level 7 module:
- Professional Placement (60 credits)
Employability
- Enhancing employability skills:
- You’ll enjoy excellent opportunities for work experience and live industry briefs, giving you practical, professional exposure and an awareness of the challenges and opportunities of the sector.
- Placements:
- Live collaborations, internships and work experience can form part of your projects and studies, and you’ll benefit from the networking opportunities this provides.
Facilities & Staff
- Our Facilities:
- Fashion and Textiles courses are based at our Parkside Building, which is part of our multi-million pound City Centre Campus development in the heart of Birmingham's Eastside development.
- Our staff:
- Jasbir Kaur: Director of Postgraduate Studies in Fashion and Textiles.
- Nataliya Rozhin: Doctoral researcher.
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