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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Northbrook College
Full Time
Sep 2027
3 Year
Unlock your creative potential with our BA (Hons) Textiles for Art, Fashion & Interiors degree. Taught at our arts-specialist campus in Worthing, near Brighton, this interdisciplinary course nurtures innovative and independent designers, equipping you with the skills for careers in fashion, interiors, art, and related industries—or progression to postgraduate study. You’ll explore a wide range of textile techniques, including printed and dyed textiles, stitch and fabric manipulation, traditional and digital printmaking, and creative IT. Sustainability and ethical design are embedded throughout the course, encouraging responsible practice. As you progress, you’ll develop design solutions for diverse markets such as fashion, interiors, stationery, and giftware. Industry engagement is central, with live briefs, competitions like the Bradford Textile Society Awards, and work placements in your second year. In your final year, you’ll refine your specialist practice through a major project and create a professional portfolio to launch your career.
Modules Year One- Textile Techniques & Processes - Research and Design for Textiles - Cultural & Contextual Studies - 2D & 3D Textiles - Industry Design Practice - Ethical & Sustainable Textile Design
Year Two- Industry Link and Competition Project - Advanced Cultural & Contextual Studies - USP Self Branding and Work Placement - Concept Development
Year Three- Final Major Project: Research, Design & Synthesis - Creative & Critical Research Project - Exit Portfolio and PDP - Final Major Project Realisation
Key Features- Traditional and digital print facilities, sewing workshops, and pattern cutting tables - Access to campus-wide resources including laser cutting, 3D craft spaces, and photography studios - Opportunities to work on live industry briefs, competitions, and placements - Flexible study options: full-time (3 years) or part-time (5 years) - Collaboration with peers across creative disciplines to mirror professional practice
Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL), ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024). UAL ensures the quality and standards of our curriculum, enriching your learning experience.