BA (Hons) Textiles for Art, Fashion & Interiors Degree
Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)
Explore textiles for art, fashion, and interiors at Northbrook College. A creative and broad-based degree in textile and surface design that nurtures the future's creative, innovative, and independent designers.
Course Overview
- Location: Northbrook College, Worthing, West Sussex, England
- UCAS code: W231
- Institution Code: C57
- Duration: 3 years full-time
- Application deadline: June 2027
- Start date: September 2027
- Fees: £16,500 per year
Entry requirements
2 A-Levels and 3 GCSEs in other subjects grade 9-4 or A-C (or equivalent)
OR
1 A-Level, a Foundation course and 3 GCSEs in other subjects grade 9-4 or A-C (or equivalent)
A portfolio of work or audition to demonstrate ability in the specialist area.
Contact us to assess your qualifications for UK equivalency.
English language requirements
IELTS certificate or equivalent with an overall score of 6.0, 6.0 in the writing element and 5.5 in all other sub-elements.
Your application will be assessed based on grades, interview, portfolio/audition, and experience.
Course Information
This course examines conventional, digital, and innovative techniques in textile design and enhances your capabilities by crafting a unique design influenced by historical, cultural, technical, and sustainable awareness.
Course Content
Course Content
You will learn fundamental skills and techniques in creative workshops focusing on design development, printed textiles, fabric manipulation, and more. The approach to design is exploratory and experimental, addressing contemporary issues such as sustainability and industry trends. You will create design solutions for various markets and develop skills for employment, freelance opportunities, or further study at the postgraduate level.
Teaching Method
Teaching Method
We use a variety of teaching methods, including:
- practical and creative studio-based workshops
- discussions
- lectures/seminars
- tutorials
- small group study
- self-directed study
- study trips
Key Features
Key Features
- Tailor your degree to textiles for art, fashion or interiors in year three.
- Take part in industry projects and work placements to gain hands-on experience.
- Your own studio space to refine your design practice.
- Collaboration with peers across creative disciplines to mirror professional practice.
- Open access to campus-wide facilities, including a textile print room, laser cutter, 3D craft workshop, pattern cutting tables, sewing workshop and photo studios
Course Structure
Year One
Year One
In your first year, you will build a strong foundation in textile design, exploring printed and dyed textiles, stitch and fabric manipulation, traditional and digital printmaking, and creative IT. You will be encouraged to experiment with materials and techniques while engaging with contemporary issues such as sustainability, ethics, and industry trends.
- Unit 1: Textile Techniques & Processes (20 credits)
- Unit 2: Research and Design for Textiles (20 credits)
- Unit 3: 2D and 3D Textiles (20 credits)
- Unit 4: Ethical Values in Design (20 credits)
- Unit 5: Industry Design Practice (20 credits)
- Unit 6: Cultural and Contextual Studies (20 credits)
Year Two
Year Two
As the course progresses, you will develop design solutions for a range of markets, including fashion, interiors, art and craft, stationery, and giftware. Level 5 introduces live briefs, industry competitions, and work placements, providing real-world experience and professional insight.
- Unit 7: Industry Link and Competition Project (40 credits)
- Unit 8: Advanced Cultural and Contextual Studies (20 credits)
- Unit 10: USP Self-Branding and Work Placement (20 Credits)
- Unit 11: Concept Development (40 credits)
Year Three
Year Three
At Level 6, you will undertake a Final Major Project, refining your specialist practice and creating a professional portfolio to launch your career.
- Unit 12: Design & Synthesis (40 Credits)
- Unit 13: Creative and Critical Research Project (Dissertation) (20 credits)
- Unit 14: Exit Portfolio and PDP (20 credits)
- Unit 15: Final Major Project Realisation (40 Credits)
Collaboration is central to the course, with opportunities to work with students across art, design, and creative disciplines. You will engage with live briefs, external projects, and industry mentors, ensuring you graduate with a professional portfolio, practical experience, and the skills needed to succeed in the textile and wider creative industries.
