← All courses at London Metropolitan University

BA Textiles

London Metropolitan University

Institution
London Metropolitan University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Textiles
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
UDTEXTLS
Median salary
£24,000 after 5 years

See the highest paying Art, Design, Music & Drama degrees in the UK →

What students say

Based on about 107 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 92%
  • Learning opportunities: 90%
  • Assessment and feedback: 93%
  • Academic support: 94%
  • Organisation and management: 83%
  • Learning resources: 83%
  • Student voice: 87%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 170 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 76%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 2%
  • Left higher education: 22%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 1%

What graduates do next

Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 60%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Design occupations: 20%
  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 45%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 40%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 2%
  • North West: 3%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 15%
  • London: 57%
  • South East: 9%
  • South West: 3%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 77%
  • A degree: 2%
  • Other HE qualification: 14%
  • No formal qualifications: 8%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Textiles at London Metropolitan University earn?

The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £31,500. The £24,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.

What do graduates of BA Textiles at London Metropolitan University do next?

75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Textiles at London Metropolitan University?

92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Textiles at London Metropolitan University?

The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Textiles at London Metropolitan University?

76% of students continued into their second year, and 22% left higher education.