Fashion Textile Design

De Montfort University

United Kingdom, Leicester

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De Montfort University

United Kingdom , Leicester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines29-May-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,250 / year

Next Intake 29-May-2024

Fashion Textile Design

About

Take a look at this short clip of creations on the catwalk by our Fashion Textile Design students.

On this specialist course you will combine practical textile skills across print, stitch, embellishment and knit, with complementary fashion design skills in pattern cutting, construction, fashion illustration and digital portfolio promotion.

You will have the freedom to determine your own creative direction to design and produce innovative and original textile products that have a clear fashion outcome.

We will help you to become an adaptable and forward-thinking textile design specialist with an understanding of responsible and sustainable design. You will learn to enhance the value, luxury, and craft of our traditional practice by embracing the digital technologies that are shaping the future of the industry.

Are you passionate about a career in the multibillion-pound fashion industry? This creative and dynamic course equips you with in-depth textile design expertise for the exciting world of fashion.

Combine and specialise in textile processes such as knit, print and mixed media alongside fashion design development and exploration.
We are recognised as one of the country's most sustainable fashion and textiles schools (Green Gown Awards, 2021) and one of the best fashion schools in the world for 2022 (CEOWORLD, 2022).
92% of students were satisfied overall with the course (National Student Survey, 2022).
In the prestigious Bradford Textile Society Design Competition Awards 2022, our students received 15 prizes and commendations totalling nearly آ£2,500, more than any other university. DMU also received the Designer's Guild Plaque in recognition of our outstanding work.
Gain valuable work experience by undertaking a year-long placement. Past students have landed roles at Helen Lawrence, Tommy Hilfiger, G-Star and Disney.
Our graduates have gone on to work at established brands such as Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Ted Baker, French Connection, Next and Adidas Makers Lab.

The award-winning Vijay Patel Building houses our cutting-edge facilities including workshops for print, knit, plastics, 3D and digital textile printing, metal, wood and leather. Industry-standard facilities will allow you to explore new creative directions for fashion-forward, luxury and innovative design outcomes.
Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified 'block learning' timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A Levels - 104 to 136 UCAS points from minimum 2 A Levels (may require certain subject grades)
IB – 24 to 32 points (may require subject grades at HL)
55% in accepted UK based foundation programme with no module below 50%
Standard XII - Pass Standard XII with a minimum average of 65% from the best 4 subjects excluding Hindi
American High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0, plus
ACT composite score of 23 or above or SAT1 (Post 2016) Minimum of 550 (R+W) plus 550 (Maths) = 1100/1600, plus
Advanced Placement, 2 subjects from group A with grade 3 or above or SAT2 - 2 subject tests with a minimum score of 500 in each =1000

Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

Career

Placements

During this course you will have the option to complete a paid placement year, an invaluable opportunity to put the skills developed during your degree into practice. This insight into the professional world will build on your knowledge in a real-world setting, preparing you to progress onto your chosen career.

Previous students have taken up placements with both independent designers and big brands such as Helen Lawrence, Hussein Chalayan, Adam'¯Andrascik, Colbalt and G-Star.

Our careers programme DMU Works can help to hone your professional skills with mock interviews and practice aptitude tests, and an assigned personal tutor will support you throughout your placement.

Elizabeth Walecki undertook a year-long work placement with Cobalt, one of the world's largest knitwear suppliers and her designs impressed the Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters who awarded her a آ£2,500 bursary.

DMU Global

Our innovative international experience programme DMU Global aims to enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons, helping you to become a global graduate, equipped to meet the needs of employers across the world. Through DMU Global, we offer a wide range of opportunities including on-campus and UK-based activities, overseas study, internships, faculty-led field trips and volunteering, as well as Erasmus+ and international exchanges.

Students on this course have benefitted from visiting the global trade show Premiأ¨re Vision in Paris, alongside experiencing the city's rich cultural and architecture. Second and final-year students also have the chance to gain valuable international industry exposure by showcasing their work at Premiأ¨re Vision.

Graduate careers

You will develop technical, creative, research and transferable skills to equip you for a wide range of roles in the fashion and textiles industry.

Our graduates have been successful in forging careers from freelancing and working in design agencies, to developing their own businesses, or working for brands such as Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Ted Baker, Next, French Connection Adidas and Jaguar Land Rover. Covering a range of activities including design, studio management, quality control, buying, product development, e-commerce, marketing and promotion.

We aim to equip you for a fast paced and changing industry by encouraging adaptability, independence, responsible design thinking, multi-tasking, problem solving and professionalism, alongside the practical implementation of your creative insight and new ideas.

We are committed to developing well-rounded creatives and 100% of our students are in work or further study after graduating, according to the 2020 Graduate Outcomes Survey.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,250 / year

How to Apply

Step one: download and complete our international application form

Step two: prepare the following documents:

A copy of your qualifications
A copy of your English language certificate
A personal statement of at least 500 words explaining why you want to study your chosen course at DMU and any additional information that will support your application
A copy of your passport
One reference for undergraduate study, or two references for postgraduate study
Some of our creative courses may ask for a portfolio - see our portfolio advice

Step three: return your application and documents to the Admissions Office at [email protected]*

Applications for undergraduate courses can also be made via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) using the UCAS Institution Code: DEM/D26.