This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Bath Spa University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
A fast-paced, exciting and ambitious course for determined and inventive individuals who want a career in fashion textiles.
- Develop your skills in bespoke fashion design studios and benefit from access to one of the world’s leading fashion collections at the Fashion Museum Bath
- A reputation for producing highly individual, award-winning designers and practitioners.
- #5 in the UK and #1 in the South West for Graduate Prospects in Fashion and Textiles (Guardian University Guide 2025).
Modules
Year one Year one covers the core fundamentals of fashion design disciplines including 2D and 3D practice; design, drawing, fashion illustration, CAD, construction, pattern cutting, ideas research and trend research as well as fabric sourcing and development; the relationship between fabric and design. You’ll develop two-dimensional presentation skills investigating ideas through drawing within a sketchbook to inform your three- dimensional work. Textiles for fashion design is introduced at this level for all students. Year two In your second year you’ll be encouraged to develop a more personal design style and to develop ideas through research, design development, and design translation using drape and modelling on the stand. You’ll develop your drawing and fashion illustration skills and learn to communicate your ideas and design process within a fashion portfolio. You’ll also undertake an external brief. In addition, you’ll continue to develop your knowledge and skills in textiles fabrication for fashion design. Year three Professional Placement Year. Year four In your fourth and final year you’ll develop a more strategic perspective and negotiate a body of work that reflects your personal practice as a fashion textiles designer, drawing together your academic experiences and personal interests to develop a highly professional contemporary fashion textiles collection. You’ll also have the opportunity to enter national design competitions, develop a strong fashion portfolio and self-promotional materials. You’ll also gain a greater understanding of the various roles within the fashion industry to help you develop your professional practice and employment strategy. You’ll have opportunities to showcase your work in Bath and at the Bath Spa University Undergraduate Degree Show. In addition, you’ll have the fantastic opportunity to have a presence at Graduate Fashion Week in London – an annual student showcase event attended by industry and press from across the UK and overseas.
Assessment method
The main approach to assessment used in Fashion Textiles is through submission of a portfolio of work. Fashion students learn through design projects, following the stages of the design process usually comprising research, development of ideas, analysis, reflection and outcome. This reflects professional fashion textile design practice. You’ll communicate your design ideas through your portfolio of work. There’ll be specific projects and design briefs that will require you to communicate your work to external audiences, such as clients or designers, but also to your lecturers and peers through informal reviews and presentations. There are no written exams.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
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:
- W242
- Institution code:
- B20
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 4
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
T Level - M
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
In the portfolio we’re expecting to see evidence of a range of creative experience, specifically for Fashion, showing a good grasp of drawing, shape, colour, fabric and the ability to think around a subject brief and investigate less predictable avenues of research. We’re looking for individuality and evidence from the portfolio that you have critically engaged with your project briefs. Your ability to reflect extended research of ideas through your accompanying sketchbooks or visual diaries will form part of the evaluation. Garments you have made can also form part of this evaluation.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. |
Student Outcomes
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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 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN