Arts University Bournemouth

BA (Hons) Textiles Design

Arts University BournemouthBournemouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

BA (Hons) Textiles Design will encourage you to fully embrace colour, pattern and texture in the production of both hard and soft surfaces; for both fashion and interiors. Core to course delivery are experimentation with drawing, dye techniques, print, stitch, constructed textiles and knit. Textiles surround us - it’s one of the largest design skill sets used globally.

Key highlights

  • Explore colour, pattern and texture across hard and soft surfaces
  • Design textiles for both fashion and interiors markets
  • Experiment with drawing, dye techniques, print and stitch
  • Develop skills in constructed textiles and knit

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — We're looking for between 104 and 120 UCAS Tariff points.
  • BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Level 3 Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — …Foundation Diploma with a Pass BTEC Level 3 Diploma at Distinction* Distinction* T Level with a minimum grade of Merit BTEC/OCR Extended Diploma at Distinction, Merit, Merit RSL/UAL Diploma - must be combined with other Level 3…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC/OCR Extended Diploma
  • UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — …combined with other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to achieve overall 112-120 UCAS Tariff points RSL/ UAL Extended Diploma at Merit A combination of BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and A Levels - equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points…

Scholarships

  • British National Overseas (BNO Visa)

    Receive up to £10,415 for undergraduate degrees or £10,950 for postgraduate degrees to support your studies at AUB on one of our degrees – matching the Home fees for your course

  • British National Residing Overseas

    Receive up to £10,415 for undergraduate degrees or £10,950 for postgraduate degrees to support your studies at AUB on one of our degrees – matching the Home fees for your course

  • International Early Payment Fee Waiver

    International Early Payment Fee Waiver for Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes: £1,500 p.a.

    Up to £1,500

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    International Undergraduate Scholarship: up to £5,000.

  • Summer School to Foundation Studies Progression Bursary

    The Summer School and Study Abroad progression award of £2,000.

    Up to £2,000

  • Undergraduate Progression Bursary

    Undergraduate Progression Bursary: £3,000 per annum

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Textile designer
  • Print designer
  • Knitwear designer
  • Surface pattern designer
  • Interior textiles designer
  • Embroidery designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,950 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Arts University Bournemouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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