Surface Pattern and Textiles (Full-time) (MDes Hons)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
MDes Hons in Surface Pattern and Textiles (Full-time), a design degree centred on practical and theoretical approaches to creating contemporary surfaces and structures. Core topics include Design & Creative Practice. The curriculum incorporates dedicated studio space and access to well-equipped workshops. The first year covers foundational methods through Ways of Thinking, Ways of Perceiving, Visual and Material Culture and Image Making 1 - Drawing for Design. The second year progresses with Research in Context, Research in Practice, Image Making 2 - Drawing for a Live Brief and Visual and Material Language, alongside an optional International Mobility Opportunity. The third year involves independent and major project work through Independent Project, Major Project and Advanced Creative Enquiry. The final year concludes with advanced studies including Research and Innovation, Contemporary Creative Practice, Advanced Practice and The Thought Experiment.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points, Portfolio and Interview.
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What students say
Based on about 84 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 63 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 22%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 11%
- Design occupations: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 68%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 71%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 13%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Ways of Thinking
- Ways of Perceiving
- Visual and Material Culture
- Image Making 1 - Drawing for Design
- Major Studies A1 - Ideas into Practice
- Major Studies A2 - Designing for Context
- Digital and Material Futures B1
- Digital and Material Futures B2
- Research in Context
- Research in Practice
- Image Making 2 - Drawing for a Live Brief
- Visual and Material Language
- Major Studies A3 - Designing for a Live Brief
- Major Studies A4 - A Self Directed Brief
- Digital and Material Futures B3
- Future Ready Toolkit
- International Mobility Opportunity
- Independent Project
- Major Project
- Advanced Creative Enquiry
- Research and Innovation
- Contemporary Creative Practice
- Advanced Practice
- The Thought Experiment
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Surface Pattern and Textiles (Full-time) (MDes Hons) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,500 and £28,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of Surface Pattern and Textiles (Full-time) (MDes Hons) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Surface Pattern and Textiles (Full-time) (MDes Hons) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Surface Pattern and Textiles (Full-time) (MDes Hons) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Surface Pattern and Textiles (Full-time) (MDes Hons) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.