BA Fashion Textiles
About this course
BA(Hons) Fashion Textiles, a design degree focused on creative and technical approaches to fashion and textile design. Core topics include Research Methods. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year between the second and final years. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Design Studio 2 Design Methods, Design Studio 1 Developing Ideas through Form, Design Contexts, and Introduction to Fashion Textiles. The second year progresses into commercial applications and creative exploration with Design Studio 3 Industry Process and Design Studio 4 Design Innovation, alongside optional modules such as International Exchange, Design Studio 5 Industry Practice, and Design Futures. The final year centres on advanced professional preparation and independent investigation through Graduate Development and Progression, Design Studio 6, and the Design Research Project.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 99%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 14%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 51%
- Wales: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design Studio 2 Design Methods
- Design Studio 1 Developing Ideas through Form
- Design Contexts
- Introduction to Fashion Textiles
- Design Studio 3 Industry Process
- Design Studio 4 Design Innovation
- International Exchange*
- Design Studio 5 Industry Practice**
- Design Futures.**
- Graduate Development and Progression
- Design Studio 6
- Design Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fashion Textiles at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £31,500. The £26,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Fashion Textiles at UWE Bristol do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fashion Textiles at UWE Bristol?
99% 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 at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Does BA Fashion Textiles at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Fashion Textiles at UWE Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.