Textile Design Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Textile Design Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
The textile industry is evolving rapidly. We see this as an exciting opportunity to nurture independently minded designers ready to meet the demands of a dynamic, forward-thinking industry.
Blending traditional, digital and experimental practices, BA (Hons) Textile Design at Arts University Plymouth is built around innovation and sustainable thinking, combining craftsmanship and precision through hands-on making, colour and material development, and emerging technologies that amplify your ideas.
### At a glance
* Degree: BA (Hons) Textile ...
The textile industry is evolving rapidly. We see this as an exciting opportunity to nurture independently minded designers ready to meet the demands of a dynamic, forward-thinking industry.
Blending traditional, digital and experimental practices, BA (Hons) Textile Design at Arts University Plymouth is built around innovation and sustainable thinking, combining craftsmanship and precision through hands-on making, colour and material development, and emerging technologies that amplify your ideas.
### At a glance
* Degree: BA (Hons) Textile Design
* UCAS codes: 3-year degree WYC2 / 4-year degree with Integrated Foundation J400
* Typical UCAS points: 104–120
* Course approach: project-based, student-led and collaborative
### Sustainable thinking, colour and material innovation
You will explore regenerative and circular design through hands-on, non-toxic processes, alongside the creative science of colour and material development. This includes experimenting with natural dyes, responding to projects that explore biomaterials, and developing innovative applications that shape the future of textiles.
You will also work with our natural dye garden and locally sourced materials, supporting an ethos of environmentally responsible design.
### Digital tools, AI and prototyping
Engage critically and creatively with emerging technologies that provide new ways to amplify your ideas, using AI, 3D modelling and digital prototyping to strike a balance between craftsmanship and precision.
### Facilities, studios and resources
Dedicated textile print room and knit, dye, stitch and tufting studios, alongside access to Fab Lab South West tools such as laser cutters, CNC machines and 3D printers.
### Inspired by place in Britain’s Ocean City
Studying in Britain’s Ocean City, you will draw inspiration from the dramatic coastlines of Devon and Cornwall and the raw textures of Dartmoor.
You’ll ground global ideas in the hyperlocal through briefs, materials and partnerships.
### Industry software and trend awareness
Use software trusted across the industry, AVA, Adobe Creative Cloud, WGSN and The Future Laboratory, helping you build the trend awareness and technical fluency needed to respond to global markets.
### Live projects and international opportunities
This course is project-based, student-led and collaborative. You’ll work on live projects and gain industry insight through guest lectures with organisations such as Finisterre, National Trust, Mercedes, Princess Yachts, Red and RAMM.
International opportunities typically include visits to leading trade shows such as Première Vision, Maison&Objet and Heimtextil, with recent trips to Milan, Paris, Amsterdam, St Ives and London.
### Why choose this course?
* Create with purpose: explore non-toxic processes, natural dyes and future-facing sustainable design.
* Get hands-on: access specialist textile studios and cutting-edge digital tools in our Fab Lab.
* Be inspired by place: work with materials and ideas rooted in our coast, moors and natural dye garden.
* Connect with industry: collaborate on live projects and gain experience through global trips and events.
* Shape your future: graduate with the skills, mindset and adaptability to thrive across fashion, interiors and material innovation.
### Careers and future opportunities
Career opportunities include: Textile Designers, Surface Pattern Designers, Design Stylists, Trend Forecasters, Materials Researchers, Textile Buyers and Sustainable Design Consultants.
Our graduates leave with an interdisciplinary mindset. They are adaptable, critical thinkers ready to innovate across the design industries, from fashion and interiors to material research and beyond.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
6 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Varied
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A16-F04
Institution Code
P65
Points of Entry
Unknown
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104.0
120.0
Although many of our students do come in with top grades and high UCAS points, these aren’t necessarily essential for entry. We typically ask for a minimum of 104 UCAS points, but we understand that talented artists, designers and makers can have a wide range of relevant strengths and skills beyond formal qualifications. We’re just as interested in exploring your portfolio as we are in seeing your grades.
A level
C,C,B
B,B,B
We welcome A levels in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course
Access to HE Diploma
We welcome Access to HE Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
D*D
We welcome Pearson BTEC Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
We welcome International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Advanced Higher
D,D,C
C,C,C
We welcome Scottish Advanced Higher in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Baccalaureate
We welcome Scottish Baccalaureate in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
T Level
We welcome T Level in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Higher
We welcome Scottish Higher in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
We can accept AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (core maths) when combined with other qualifications
AS
We can accept AS levels when combined with other qualifications.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2,M2,P2
We welcome Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
We can accept City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Extended Project
We can accept Extended Project when combined with other qualifications.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We welcome Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We can accept Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) when combined with other qualifications.
National progression Award - Scotland
We can accept National Progression Award - Scotland when combined with other qualifications.
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)
We can accept NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
We can accept Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
We can accept Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Scottish National Certificate
We can accept Scottish National Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We can accept Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) when combined with other qualifications.
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate
We can accept Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate when combined with other qualifications.
WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths)
We can accept WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We can accept WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales when combined with other qualifications.
Apprenticeship Level 3/SCQF Level 6
We welcome Apprenticeship Level 3/SCQF Level 6 in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course. May need to be combined with other qualifications.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
We can accept Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) when combined with other qualifications.
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