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Fashion and Textiles Design
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 07/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Awarded by:
- Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Course summary
This course encourages an extensive understanding of the creative, critical and technical skills related to your chosen specialism within Fashion and Textile Design.
A particular strength of the course is the overlapping of fashion and textile areas, creating design solutions that are reflective of the career opportunities for fashion and textiles graduates. You are encouraged to express a personal design signature whilst responding to a range of studio and workshop-based projects.
The course offers three named pathways of Fashion Design, Textile Design and Fashion & Textile Design. Each pathway includes subject specialist knowledge, which assist both breadth of enquiry and subject specialist expertise. Our course enables the combination of both traditional craft skills with digital technology where students learn all the practical skills for following a successful career in fashion and/or textiles and related fields.
Students are supported to develop their own pathway within the specialism and to develop the skills necessary to pursue a career within today’s dynamic fashion and textile professions, across a wide range of industry sectors. Design creativity, business and market awareness will be at the core of your projects.
The course has well established links with industry enabling the students to gain valuable experience of professional practice. Many of your projects will be in partnership with industry or you will be designing for particular niche markets, providing a very ‘real’ experience of how the role of the designer impacts on and responds to the consumer.
Year 1 completed via BA (Hons) Foundation in Art and Design - UCAS Code WW12
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W291
- Institution code:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Suitable qualifications for entry to Year 2 (or above) may include: Relevant GCE A Levels, HNC/HND or Diploma in Foundation Studies (e.g. Art & Design, Design & Media, Fashion Design, Textile Design). GCE A Level: BCC to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or media subject e.g. Media Studies) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). IB Diploma: 27 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English)
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC
to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or media subject e.g. Media Studies) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) will be considered for Year 2 entry
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) will be considered for Year 2 entry
Scottish HNC - Pass
Relevant HNC (e.g. Art & Design, Design & Media, Fashion Design, Textile Design) will be considered for year 2 entry
Scottish HND
Relevant HND (e.g. Art & Design, Design & Media, Fashion Design, Textile Design) will be considered for year 2 or year 3 entry
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Portfolio
English language requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.
English Language Requirements https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
RGU is fully committed to widening participation to extend access to learning and enable talented individuals from under-represented groups, particularly those from deprived areas, to achieve their ambitions through higher education, whatever their circumstances.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £7220 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18300 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £7220 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7220 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7220 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7220 | Year 1 |
| International | £18300 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
The cost of books that you may wish to purchase.
Costs associated with your placement / study abroad
Accommodation and Living costs
Printing
Studio fund: £60 Year 2, £60 Year 3, £60 Year 4
£50 - £150 Materials
£250 Field Study (optional)
£750 International Travel (optional)
£300 Camera (optional)
£1,000 Laptop (optional)
£350 Tablet (optional)
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