Textile Design BA (Hons)
Falmouth University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Penryn Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-24

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Penryn Campus

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Course info

Create sustainable textiles using innovative and traditional techniques.Through this Textile Design course, you’ll develop and explore your creative potential - cultivating insightful design thinking in an industry-linked studio environment, using both artisanal processes and the latest mechanical and digital textile production techniques.Supported by a team of professional designers and makers, you’ll develop confidence, global awareness, technical expertise, critical judgement and self ...Read more

Create sustainable textiles using innovative and traditional techniques.Through this Textile Design course, you’ll develop and explore your creative potential - cultivating insightful design thinking in an industry-linked studio environment, using both artisanal processes and the latest mechanical and digital textile production techniques.Supported by a team of professional designers and makers, you’ll develop confidence, global awareness, technical expertise, critical judgement and self reliance, evidenced through your original and environmentally conscious textile designs.You will:Learn essential skills for woven, printed and mixed-media textiles, with sustainability embedded throughout Work in fantastic facilities, using industry-standard kit such as industrial sewing machines, screen printing workshops, digital embroidery machines and weaving looms Have opportunities to collaborate with degree students in areas such as fashion design, fashion marketing and interior design, across a range of projectsTake on live briefs set by companies such as The Natural Fibre Company, to boost your professional portfolioEmbrace artisanal, traditional craft methods – such as hand-dyeing using plants from our Dye Garden – alongside the latest mechanical and digital production techniques mirroring industry practiceStudy at one of only six universities supported by the Worshipful Company of Weavers, which offers individual scholarships and educational grantsHave the chance to travel to events such as Première Vision, the international textile and trend forecasting show in Paris

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
37/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
42nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
61st
Design Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Eve
24 Jan 24

The course and staff on it are amazing. Great support and 1:1 time. Course is well set out. First year halls (Glasney) are ok with the Lodge and staff who work there being great..Read more

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Ruby
08 Jan 24

Falmouth is a fantastic university that affords me the opportunity to learn new skills and use of industry-standard equipment not readily available to me in my home country. My..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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AS:

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

P - M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.

60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.

We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

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A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E

a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications

Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
58%
Fashion & Textiles
20%
English Literature
19%
Photography
18%
Graphic Communication
15%
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Tuition fees

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England

9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

17,950 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

17,950 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Latest reviews

Latest Textile Design reviews

Textile Design
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E
Eve
24 Jan 24
Textile Design BA (Hons)
The course and staff on it are amazing. Great support and 1:1 time. Course is well set out. First year halls (Glasney) are ok with the Lodge and staff who work there being great...
Read more
R
Ruby
08 Jan 24
Textile Design BA (Hons)
Falmouth is a fantastic university that affords me the opportunity to learn new skills and use of industry-standard equipment not readily available to me in my home country. My...
Read more
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