About Fashion Textiles (with Foundation Year) BA(hons) in University of West of England
Fashion and textiles are the UK's largest creative industries and are internationally renowned for quality and innovation.
Today's fashion and textile designers are exploring new forms and materials and rethinking what fashion can be.
BA(Hons) Fashion Textiles teaches you about fashion textile design: from designing and manufacturing fabrics through to garments and fashion related products.
Discover the disciplines of fashion design and traditional craftsmanship by making garments, accessories and other fashion products. Translate your ideas from 2D to 3D by building your pattern cutting skills throughout the course. Explore and develop concepts using technologies including digital print, digital embroidery and smart textiles.
Tailor your degree to your creative strengths by specialising in fashion design, textile design or fashion textile futures, allowing you to develop a unique pathway and identify a career path that suits your ambitions.
Learn from visiting industry experts in the studios. Work closely with industry partners on live briefs and competitions, to apply your learning and gain real-world experience.
Engage with research as you develop your design practice.
Professional practice is key to this course and there are placement and project opportunities every year to help you develop your professional skills. All students have the opportunity to undertake a year out in industry as part of the course.
Showcase and sell your design work at high profile national and international events such as New Designers and Premier Vision in Paris, the world's largest fashion textile trade show.
Our City Campus is a creative powerhouse. It spans Bristol and is made up of Bower Ashton and renowned contemporary arts centres Spike Island, Arnolfini and Watershed.
Focusing on the avenues that most interest you, through your modules and assessments, you'll explore different career paths and graduate with the confidence and skills to succeed.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :Overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: Overall score of 80 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
- PTE: Overall score of 50 with at least 51 in each component
University of West of England Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1992 |
| Location |
Bristol, England |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time/ part-time |
| Application mode |
Online |
| Number of Students |
29,000+ |
| Number of teachers |
3,000+ |
| Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
| Finance type |
Non-profit |
| Number of faculties |
5 |
| Number of campuses |
4 |
| Number of international students |
4,405 |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
University of the West of England Cost of Attendance
- The tuition fee for various programs offered at the University varies from program to program depending on the duration, mode and type of applicant.
- The cost of attendance comprising of the tuition fee for various programs and the cost of living has been given below:
| Particulars |
Cost |
| Undergraduate programs |
13,250 – 15,750 GBP |
| MBA |
15,750 GBP |
| Animation |
13,250 GBP |
| Architecture |
13,500 GBP |
| Engineering Management |
13,750 GBP |
| Forensic Science |
14,500 GBP |
| Cost of Living |
9,580 – 12,100 GBP |
