Fashion and Textile Design - MA
Birmingham City University
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MA - Master of Arts

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City Centre Campus (Parkside Building)

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SEP-26

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MA - Master of Arts

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Our MA in Fashion and Textile Design brings together craftspeople, artists, and designers who are passionate about exploring the intersections between fashion, textiles, and material innovation. The course provides an immersive and dynamic environment for creative experimentation, critical reflection, and professional development. You will join a diverse community of recent graduates and experienced practitioners, all motivated to refine their skills and define their professional identity ...Read more

Our MA in Fashion and Textile Design brings together craftspeople, artists, and designers who are passionate about exploring the intersections between fashion, textiles, and material innovation. The course provides an immersive and dynamic environment for creative experimentation, critical reflection, and professional development. You will join a diverse community of recent graduates and experienced practitioners, all motivated to refine their skills and define their professional identity within an ever-evolving, global creative landscape. Each route includes specialist seminars and workshops within shared modules, enabling you to focus your research and creative output while collaborating with peers across the wider MA Fashion and Textile Design community. The first term introduces core design thinking, creative ideation, and research methodologies that are relevant to both specialisms. You will have the opportunity to explore the breadth of the subject area before confirming your chosen focus at the end of term one. In term two, you will apply your technical, conceptual, and collaborative skills through project-based briefs and focus on professionalism and networking through live challenges. Term three culminates in the launch of your collection, either on the runway or through exhibition, preparing you for professional creative practice or further research. This course is designed to suit both recent graduates and experienced practitioners who wish to advance their creative practice, explore interdisciplinary approaches, or develop the expertise to launch new ventures or pursue advanced research. Although a background or degree in fashion or textiles is beneficial, it is not essential to join the course as we will assess a creative digital portfolio in support of your application.

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78/279
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52nd
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103rd
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Amelia
04 Oct 24

The facilities are great, with the building itself being modern and well maintained, with an excellent range of equipment for my course. The student union isn't as good as other..Read more

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Maria Diana
27 Nov 23

Best aspect would be that you have all you need and the help of tutors also the campus is easy to access. Worst aspect would be that as a student there’s a bit too much for us to..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in Fashion or Textile Design, or a closely related subject area such as graphics or fine art. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered on an individual basis.

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£10,350 per year

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£18,970 per year

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£18,970 per year

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Latest Textile Design reviews

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Amelia
04 Oct 24
Textile Design - BA (Hons)
The facilities are great, with the building itself being modern and well maintained, with an excellent range of equipment for my course. The student union isn't as good as other...
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Maria Diana
27 Nov 23
Textile Design with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Best aspect would be that you have all you need and the help of tutors also the campus is easy to access. Worst aspect would be that as a student there’s a bit too much for us to...
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