Sustainable Luxury (Textiles) at University of Southampton - UCAS

University of Southampton

Degree level: Undergraduate

Sustainable Luxury (Textiles)

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8Nov

University of Southampton - Virtual Open Day

Undergraduate

15Nov

Winchester School of Art - Open Day

Undergraduate

Course summary

About this course Study BA Sustainable Luxury (Textiles) and gain a fundamental understanding of the changing landscape of sustainable luxury while developing artisanship skills to design and create luxury textiles. With this hands-on programme, you'll be exploring printing, dyeing, knitting and weaving, alongside other techniques such as felting and embroidery, you’ll develop the knowledge and experience to affect change in the global textiles industry. Using new technologies, you’ll reinterpret traditional heritage craft practices, and find digital solutions to challenges around sustainable innovation, ethical manufacturing and product augmentation. You'll become a trailblazer, shaping the future of sustainability, luxury, and artisanship. With a employability-focused curriculum, this programme offers you the opportunity to work on live briefs with businesses in the industry. Previous textiles students have worked with Marc Jacobs, Peagreen, Nike and Nobody's Child amongst many others. Key features of the course:

You'll have your own dedicated studio workstation with desk and display wall.

Access to specialist print, dye, knit and weave workshop resources and digital design (CAD) suites.

Hear from guest speakers and get involved in projects from luxury brands, textile suppliers, manufacturers and studios.

Opportunities to enter industry competitions, earn bursaries and complete internships.

Student Support You’ll become part of a close-knit community, supported by inspiring tutors who are committed to helping students achieve their creative goals. You will be working closely with your peers in a close-knit class, you’ll collaborate, inspire one another and explore concepts you are passionate about. Further information The BA Sustainable Luxury (Textiles) is a three-year, full-time course at our Winchester School of Art. You can also apply to add a year abroad or year in industry, extending your degree to four years. For details, visit our course page.

Modules

Below are some of the modules you may study throughout your degree: YEAR 1 Principles of Sustainability, Luxury & Artisanship Creative Design Interpretations The Textile Industry Change-Makers YEAR 2 Innovative Materials, Technologies & Processes Collaborate (Sustainable Luxury (Textiles)) Sustainable Artisan Skills & Practice The Future Artisan YEAR 3 Ethical Luxury Practice Global Issues, Trends & Innovation Professional Planning (Sustainable Luxury Textiles) Enhance & Refine Final Major Project - The Collection To find out more about the particular modules available, please visit our website: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/sustainable-luxury-textiles-degree-ba#modules

Assessment method

The learning activities for this course include the following: lectures classes and tutorials coursework individual and group projects independent learning (studying on your own)

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: TD23

Institution code:: S27

Campus name:: Winchester School of Art

Campus code:: W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

International applicants

Find out about equivalent entry requirements and qualifications for your country: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/international/your-country.page

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BBB

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

Access to HE Diploma

Scottish Higher

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4" We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

Scottish Advanced Higher

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact Admissions for more information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points

Pass, with 30 points overall with 15 points at Higher Level Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M2, M2, M2

GCSE/National 4/National 5

In addition to those qualifications listed, we also accept a pass in an Art & Design foundation programme. We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate. You will be expected to attain an A level equivalent standard. The University of Southampton requires all applicants to achieve at least a Grade 4 in English and Mathematics GCSEs (taken in England) or a Grade C in both subjects (where taken in Northern Ireland or Wales). Some degree subjects stipulate specific additional GCSE minimum grades, which will be specified as part of the individual degree programme entry requirements. For more details on the suitability of your qualifications or foundation programme please contact the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Admissions Team at [email protected]

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

Applicants who are based outside the UK and whose academic qualifications meet (or are on track to meet) our entry requirements will be required to send us a portfolio of their work. Portfolios will be requested by email after an application has been reviewed. Portfolio guidance sheets can be found at http://www.southampton.ac.uk/wsa/undergraduate/apply.page

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	6.5	with no component below 6.0

All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.

Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£9535*	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9535*	Year 1
Scotland	£9535*	Year 1
Wales	£9535*	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9535*	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	£9535*	Year 1
EU	£25500	Year 1
International	£25500	Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page

Provider information

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University of Southampton
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Southampton
SO17 1BJ

Course contact details

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Undergraduate Admissions - Faculty of Arts and Humanities

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Location	Qualification	Study mode	Duration	Start date	Apply
Winchester School of Art	BA (Hons) - Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)	Full-time	3 years	21 September 2026	Available to Apply	Course option 19f55b27-3061-4a27-a14c-de52e08f71ea