Fashion and Textiles Top-up

Completed a foundation-level degree, HND, or equivalent qualifications in a relevant Art and Design subject? Top-up your studies to gain a full bachelor’s degree in Fashion and Textiles.

Do you want to work at the forefront of the fashion and textile industry? This BA (Hons) Fashion and Textiles course combines new technologies with traditional techniques and methods. This enables you to develop your own creative style and design identity, whilst learning the hands-on skills you’ll need for success in your chosen career.

Why study BA (Hons) Fashion and Textiles (Top-up) at BNU?

A Degree for You

This Fashion and Textiles top-up degree develops advanced skills across both fashion and textile design, including creative problem-solving, pattern cutting, manufacturing, materials and design processes. You'll learn how to apply these skills to create innovative and distinctive fashion products while further developing your specialist practice. Equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degree, this course enables students with a foundation degree, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant Art and Design subject to gain a full bachelor's degree.

Top-Ranked

Our Fashion and Textiles programmes are ranked 3rd in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2023) and achieved 95% overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2022. You'll have opportunities to showcase your work through competitions, British Fashion Council reviews and the BNU Summer Show. Students and graduates have received recognition through awards and industry competitions, including the British Fashion Council scholarship, Real Leather. Stay Different. International Design Competition, New Designers collaboration awards and the Arts Thread/Gucci award.

Industry-Level Facilities

You'll have access to industry-standard studios, specialist machinery and professional equipment, including an in-house fabric and yarn store, screen-printing facilities, a dye laboratory, and sewing and garment production facilities. Dedicated studio space allows you to develop your work independently, supported by specialist technicians and demonstrators. Opportunities are also available to collaborate with photography

Taught by Industry

Led by an experienced course team, you'll benefit from industry expertise, guest lecturers, live project briefs, masterclasses and networking opportunities. As part of the College of Creative Arts, Technology and Engineering, the course combines practical learning with contextual studies and opportunities to collaborate with students across different creative disciplines.

Connections

Industry engagement is embedded throughout the course through masterclasses, live briefs and feedback from professionals. Previous collaborations have included Alexander McQueen Studio, Chittleborough and Morgan, Burberry, Topshop, Armani, Stella McCartney, Mint Velvet, the British Fashion Council and UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT). Our High Wycombe campus also offers easy access to London's fashion, cultural and creative sectors, providing opportunities to visit exhibitions, galleries and industry events.

What Will I Study?

Fashion and Textiles is a global industry offering diverse career opportunities. This course develops creativity, innovative thinking and contemporary approaches to fashion and textile design, covering the full design process from concept development to final production. You'll gain practical experience, technical expertise and professional knowledge across textile specialisms including knitwear, print and surface design for fashion, before focusing on your chosen area of interest. Throughout the course, you'll develop your individual design identity, respond to evolving industry trends and technologies, and build a professional portfolio and final capsule collection, showcased at the end-of-year summer exhibition.

At Bucks New University, you'll benefit from career-focused teaching, hands-on learning and a supportive community that helps you thrive throughout your degree and beyond.

You'll learn from lecturers with industry experience, gain practical skills in professional-standard facilities and receive personalised support through smaller class sizes. Beyond your course, The Big Deal gives every student free access to sports clubs, societies, fitness facilities, social events, trips, volunteering opportunities and career-boosting workshops. It's Bucks way of helping you discover new interests, meet like-minded people, build your CV and make the most of university life – all without paying extra membership fees.

Whether you're preparing for your future career, growing your confidence or looking for an unforgettable student experience, Bucks offers the opportunities and support to help you achieve your goals.