Textiles in Practice

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Textiles in Practice course enables you to experience textiles as a flexible and diverse subject. You will be taught from within core pathways offering the opportunity to specialise or combine the disciplines of print, weave, knit, embroidery and mixed media. We promote and encourage the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary p...

Key highlights

Core pathways in print, weave, knit, embroidery and mixed media
Option to specialise in one discipline or combine several
Interdisciplinary approach to contemporary textile practice encouraged
Optional placement year and/or overseas study available

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma…
A-level: BCC — or equivalent
BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 106
Additional condition: portfolio — We will ask for a portfolio of your work as part of your application.
GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, English
International Baccalaureate: 26 — overall or 104 U

Scholarships

International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000
Sanctuary Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship
Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Textile designer
Print designer
Knitwear designer
Weave designer
Embroidery designer
Textile artist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £21,500 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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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