BA Fashion Textiles: Knit
About this course
BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles: Knit, a design degree centred on specialist knitwear textiles, surface pattern, and texture for fashion fabrics. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can complete a term placement in industry during the second year of study. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Introduction to Fashion Textiles: Print; Knit; Embroidery and Fashion Cultures and Histories. The second year progresses with Future Craft and Textiles and Creative Industries Experience, focusing on environmental, social, and cultural impacts alongside practical experience. The final year involves Design Synthesis and culminates in a substantial Final Major Project where students plan their own textile collection.
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Entry requirements
The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are: One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications. 112 UCAS tariff points from two or more A Levels (preferred subjects include Art, Design, English and Maths); Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects Art & Design); Distinction at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design; Merit at UAL Extended Diploma; Access Diploma or 112 new UCAS tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma; 112 new UCAS tariff points from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification; or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 25 points minimum; and Three GCSE passes at grade A*-C or grade 9-4. Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 1,110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 68%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Year One, Block One
- Year One, Block Two
- Year Two, Block One
- Year Two, Block Two
- Year Three, Block One
- Year Three, Block Two
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fashion Textiles: Knit at University of the Arts London earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Design studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fashion Textiles: Knit at University of the Arts London?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Fashion Textiles: Knit at University of the Arts London?
The typical offer is 25 points in the IB. The average entrant had 171 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Fashion Textiles: Knit at University of the Arts London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.