Textiles Design with Business Studies BA (Hons)
University of Brighton
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Our renowned Textiles Design with Business Studies degree blends creativity with commercial savvy, preparing you for a career in fashion, art, interiors, and beyond. Explore printed, woven or knitted textiles and then specialise in your chosen area, while experimenting with sustainable and ethical design and practices. Learn from experienced lecturers and technicians, mastering both traditional and digital techniques in drawing, concept, and design development. The course integrates practical ...Read more

Our renowned Textiles Design with Business Studies degree blends creativity with commercial savvy, preparing you for a career in fashion, art, interiors, and beyond. Explore printed, woven or knitted textiles and then specialise in your chosen area, while experimenting with sustainable and ethical design and practices. Learn from experienced lecturers and technicians, mastering both traditional and digital techniques in drawing, concept, and design development. The course integrates practical business studies throughout, and offers an optional third-year industry placement, giving you invaluable experience and connections. You'll also gain insights from industry professionals and work on live projects for real brands, setting the stage for a successful career.


TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

- Explore printed, woven or knitted textiles and specialise in the area that most suits you.- Excellent reputation in industry for producing creative, innovative and hard-working graduates – our alumni have worked at organisations including Burberry, Mulberry, H&M and DKNY.- Business studies is integrated throughout the degree meaning you will leave ready to enter the business of fashion, whether to start your own company or work as part of a team within international brands and design houses.- Excellent technical facilities and spacious studios with technicians are on hand to help you develop practical skills.- An optional placement year gives you the chance to put your learning into practice in a professional environment, strengthening your portfolio and industry contacts.- A vibrant and supportive community in an art school in the centre of Brighton.- Sustainability is one of our guiding principles and integrated into all your learning.- Lecturers with years of industry experience will be guiding and supporting you.- The Graduate Show marks the end of your degree and you can exhibit a body of work.- Industry-standard technologies and practices develop your understanding and appreciation of process and quality, enabling you to create professional design proposals.- Students regularly win national and international competitions and bursaries.- Graduate with a portfolio ready for professional life.- Follow the course on Instagram: @brightontextiles

Key stats

Art & Design
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
99/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
Business 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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
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 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
What students say
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Luqmaan
14 Nov 23

The best part is being able to study where can and having access to resources on MyStudies. Also, being able to meet people and work together to learn new knowledge. The class..Read more

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13 Nov 23

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:30,P:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

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

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DDM - MMM Grades / Points required

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

Your portfolio of work is the most important part of your applications for this course. It’s not just about finished work, this is your opportunity to show us your thinking, ideas and abilities. We will assess it alongside your UCAS application.

Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at Level 3 of which 30 credits must be at Merit or above. Art and Design courses are preferred.

Must include at least three subjects at Higher Level.

or equivalent combination of grades.

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Popular A-level subjects

Business Studies

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

Business Studies
38%
Economics
20%
Psychology
18%
English Literature
16%
History
16%
HESA
Design Studies

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

Art & Design
54%
English Literature
20%
Mathematics
16%
Photography
15%
Fashion & Textiles
15%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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

£13,842 per year

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Students from EU

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£13,842 per year

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

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University of Brighton
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