Sustainable Luxury (Textiles) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Sustainable Luxury (Textiles) BA (Hons)
About this course
Study BA Sustainable Luxury (Textiles) and gain a fundamental understanding of the changing landscape of sustainable luxury while developing artisanship skills to design and create luxury textiles. With this hands-on programme, youll be exploring printing, dyeing, knitting and weaving, alongside other techniques such as felting and embroidery, you’ll develop the knowledge and experience to affect change in the global textiles industry. Using new technologies, you’ll reinterpret traditional heritage craft practices, and find digital solutions to challenges aroun...
About this course<br/>Study BA Sustainable Luxury (Textiles) and gain a fundamental understanding of the changing landscape of sustainable luxury while developing artisanship skills to design and create luxury textiles. With this hands-on programme, youll be exploring printing, dyeing, knitting and weaving, alongside other techniques such as felting and embroidery, you’ll develop the knowledge and experience to affect change in the global textiles industry. Using new technologies, you’ll reinterpret traditional heritage craft practices, and find digital solutions to challenges around sustainable innovation, ethical manufacturing and product augmentation. Youll become a trailblazer, shaping the future of sustainability, luxury, and artisanship.<br/><br/>With a employability-focused curriculum, this programme offers you the opportunity to work on live briefs with businesses in the industry. Previous textiles students have worked with Marc Jacobs, Peagreen, Nike and Nobodys Child amongst many others.<br/><br/>Key features of the course:<br/>• Youll have your own dedicated studio workstation with desk and display wall.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access to specialist print, dye, knit and weave workshop resources and digital design (CAD) suites.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Hear from guest speakers and get involved in projects from luxury brands, textile suppliers, manufacturers and studios.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Opportunities to enter industry competitions, earn bursaries and complete internships.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Student Support<br/>You’ll become part of a close-knit community, supported by inspiring tutors who are committed to helping students achieve their creative goals. You will be working closely with your peers in a close-knit class, you’ll collaborate, inspire one another and explore concepts you are passionate about.<br/><br/>Further information<br/>The BA Sustainable Luxury (Textiles) is a three-year, full-time course at our Winchester School of Art. You can also apply to add a year abroad or year in industry, extending your degree to four years. For details, visit our course page.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Winchester School of Art
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
TD23
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4 We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which 18 credits must be at Distinction and 27 credits at Merit.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
Pass, with 28 points overall with 14 points at Higher Level. Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DM
Distinction, Merit in the BTEC National Diploma plus B in an A level, or Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Diploma plus C in an A level.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact Admissions for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus BC in two A levels, or Merit in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus BB in two A levels.
A level
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
BBC from three A levels or BB from two A levels and C from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £25,500 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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