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If you're a UK applicant wanting to study full-time starting in September, you must apply via UCAS unless otherwise specified. If you're an international applicant wanting to study full-time, you can choose to apply via UCAS or directly to the University.
If you're applying for part-time study, you should apply directly to the University. If you require a Student visa, please be aware that you will not be able to study as a part-time student at undergraduate level.
Why study this course?
Are you driven by design innovation? Looking to put your creative vision at the heart of your future career? Our Fashion Textiles BA (Hons) course is the perfect route for you to explore and expand on your drawing and design concepts as you complete your own samples and products. You'll find your modules are focused on developing and refining your practical skills in textile design and making.
As a student of our School of Art, Architecture and Design you'll be studying in the creative heart of East London, and your degree will be enriched by the various neighbouring industries and your own diverse and inclusive learning cohort. Then there's your teaching staff: engaged and approachable, they put their own professional experience to use to provide our students with invaluable support and guidance. We pride ourselves on the supportive and enthusiastic learning community we build between our staff and students. On top of all of this, you'll deliver your projects to real-world industry partners!
Find your unique artistic voice
We work to ensure you have the confidence and self-knowledge to enter the professional arena of textiles, with pride in your identity as a creative force
Learn where your career can take you
All second and third year projects are delivered in collaboration with industry partners, ensuring an awareness of the diversity of employment directions
Study in the fashion hub of London
You'll be studying in the creative heart of East London, and your degree will be enriched by the various neighbouring industries and your own diverse and inclusive learning cohort
Course details
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:
- a minimum of grades BBC in three A levels in relevant subjects (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma)
- a portfolio review
- English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
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), Fashion (including foundation year) BA (Hons) or Art and Design (including foundation year) BA (Hons) degree.
We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. If you live in the UK, you will be invited to a portfolio interview. If you live outside the UK you will be required to submit a small portfolio of work via email.
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).
English language requirements
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.
If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
Assessment is inclusive and based upon practical work, reflective practice, presentations and written formats. You’ll be given regular feedback on your project and participation throughout the course.
Whether you aspire to be a craftsperson or a designer for the fashion industry working for a huge high street brand or a couture house, our Fashion Textiles BA (Hons) will prepare you for a bright and exciting career.
Upon graduating, you can enter the professional design and fashion design sectors in a variety of ways. Our alumni have pursued successful careers, including in:
- print and knitwear design
- editorial
- model casting
- teaching at all levels
- providing studio design work
- managing small design studios (either their own or as employees)
- their own businesses, including Iyanu and Georgia Farrell Design (working alongside established brands including Victoria Beckham, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger Harrods, River Island and Zinc Design Studio)
We currently have three locations in Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. As we evolve as a University, we'll be reviewing the use of these spaces to ensure all our students have access to the facilities and study areas they need to succeed. This means the campus where this course is taught may change over time.
The experience of our students will always be our top priority and we'll notify applicants and students of any changes to their teaching location at the earliest opportunity.
If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.
Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Find out what our students are up to at @textiles_ldnmetarts on Instagram. You can also follow our School of Art, Architecture and Design on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with everything that's happening in our creative community.
Have questions related to the course content and what you can expect when you get here? Feel free to email James Hunting, Fashion Textiles BA (Hons) course leader.
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How to apply
If you're a UK applicant wanting to study full-time starting in September, you must apply via UCAS unless otherwise specified. If you're an international applicant wanting to study full-time, you can choose to apply via UCAS or directly to the University.
If you're applying for part-time study, you should apply directly to the University. If you require a Student visa, please be aware that you will not be able to study as a part-time student at undergraduate level.
When to apply
The University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) accepts applications for full-time courses starting in September from one year before the start of the course. Our UCAS institution code is L68.
If you will be applying direct to the University you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only be able to consider your application if there are places available on the course.
To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.
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