Course Information
Unlock your creative potential with our BA (Hons) Textiles for Art, Fashion & Interiors degree. Taught at our arts-specialist campus in Worthing, near Brighton, this interdisciplinary course nurtures innovative and independent designers, equipping you with the skills for careers in fashion, interiors, art, and related industries—or progression to postgraduate study.
You’ll explore a wide range of textile techniques, including printed and dyed textiles, stitch and fabric manipulation, traditional and digital printmaking, and creative IT. Sustainability and ethical design are embedded throughout the course, encouraging responsible practice.
As you progress, you’ll develop design solutions for diverse markets such as fashion, interiors, stationery, and giftware. Industry engagement is central, with live briefs, competitions like the Bradford Textile Society Awards, and work placements in your second year. In your final year, you’ll refine your specialist practice through a major project and create a professional portfolio to launch your career.
Modules
Year One
Textile Techniques & Processes
Research and Design for Textiles
Cultural & Contextual Studies
2D & 3D Textiles
Industry Design Practice
Ethical & Sustainable Textile Design
Year Two
Industry Link and Competition Project
Advanced Cultural & Contextual Studies
USP Self Branding and Work Placement
Concept Development
Year Three
Final Major Project: Research, Design & Synthesis
Creative & Critical Research Project
Exit Portfolio and PDP
Final Major Project Realisation
Key Features
Traditional and digital print facilities, sewing workshops, and pattern cutting tables
Access to campus-wide resources including laser cutting, 3D craft spaces, and photography studios
Opportunities to work on live industry briefs, competitions, and placements
Flexible study options: full-time (3 years) or part-time (5 years)
Collaboration with peers across creative disciplines to mirror professional practice
Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)
This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL), ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024). UAL ensures the quality and standards of our curriculum, enriching your learning experience.
This course offers the following subject options:
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Individual offer conditions will vary. Offers normally consist of successful completion of your current course, which can include a relevant A Level or Level 3 Extended Diploma. Industry experience may also be taken into account.
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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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| International | £16500 | 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.
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Westgate Fields
Chichester
PO19 1SB
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