BA (Hons) Textile Design

The urgency for sustainability in fashion and textiles has never been greater, driving global impact and transformative change. On this sustainable textiles degree, you'll gain a fundamental understanding of the changing landscape and demands of textile sustainability in the contemporary luxury sector while developing the skills to design and create luxury textiles in the fields of fashion, interiors and accessories. Through techniques like printing, knitting, weaving, felting, and stitching, you'll gain the skills to drive change in the global textiles industry by combining new technologies with traditional craft practices to discover digital solutions for sustainable innovation, ethical manufacturing, and product enhancement. You'll also develop critical thinking and reflection skills to refine your design and creation processes, allowing you to improve sustainable textile practices, business strategies, consumer behavior, and marketing communications. As a Sustainable Luxury (Textiles) student, you'll benefit from: the opportunity to apply for a year in employment; guest speakers and involvement in projects from luxury brands, textile suppliers, manufacturers and studios; opportunities to enter industry competitions, earn bursaries and complete internships; collaborative projects with students studying different courses; and the option to study abroad for a semester at one of our international exchange destinations.