Textiles & Surface Design Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

This degree produces highly skilled, industry-ready, award-winning graduates. Blending traditional craftsmanship and innovative techniques, you will develop skills in drawing, repeat pattern, dyeing, print, embroidery, and digital design, creating work for fashion, interiors, textile art, and the gift industry.

This hands-on programme offers access to state-of-the-art workshops and studios, where you’ll explore your unique style under the guidance of experienced lecturers and industry professionals. From rug tufting and fabric manipulation to digital visualisation, you’ll gain the expertise to craft a professional portfolio that sets you apart.

With opportunities to work on live briefs, collaborate with design companies, and showcase your creations at exhibitions or trade shows, this degree prepares you for success. Whether pursuing employment or self-employment, you’ll graduate ready to thrive in the textiles and surface design industries or continue your journey with postgraduate study.

This creative-industry-focused programme typically provides 16 hours of contact time per week across the academic year. Students can typically expect to receive 10 hours of taught sessions and 6 hours of supervised open studio time, supported by specialist technicians, and have open access to studios and workshops (subject to School opening times and availability). In the final year, students typically engage in a higher proportion of supervised, independent study, reflecting the increased focus on self‑directed practice and specialist project work at this level.

Exhibitions & Trade Shows\
Work is exhibited and sold at trade fairs and exhibitions such as:

**Premiére Vision, Paris;\
Surtex, New York;\
New Designers, London;\
London Print Design Fair;\
Indigo MoOD Brussels and;\
The Bowes Museum.**