BA Commercial Surface Design for Fashion, Interiors, and Textiles
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BA (Hons) in BA (Hons) Commercial Surface Design for Fashion, Interiors, and Textiles, a graphic design degree exploring design for fashion, interiors, and textiles. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice and Design & Creative Practice. The curriculum concludes with a substantial Major Project. The first year introduces foundational elements through Introduction to Design Practice, Surface Design: Principles and Practices, Creative Industries Contexts, and Surface Design: Sampling and Application. The second year progresses with Printmaking for Creative Practice, Surface Designer: Digital and Print, Professional Studio Practice: Concept and Process, Surface Designer: Freelance and Studio, and Professional Studio Practice: Design and Realisation. The final year comprises modules such as Creative Careers: Action and Engagement, Innovate, Incubate, Advanced Surface Design Practice, Major Project, and Professional Practice and Self-Promotion.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Creative subjects are strongly preferred. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English. You'll be required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio of appropriate work. Your portfolio should demonstrate your skills in a range of relevant creative media and styles. The quality of the portfolio/interview is the primary basis on which applicants are selected; therefore, special consideration will be given to applicants without the above qualifications who have a strong portfolio. Relevant work or voluntary experience will also be considered. In these cases, we may ask applicants to undertake additional assessments to determine their suitability for the course. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 16%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 80%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Design Practice
- Surface Design: Principles and Practices
- Creative Industries Contexts
- Surface Design: Sampling and Application
- Printmaking for Creative Practice
- Surface Designer: Digital and Print
- Professional Studio Practice: Concept and Process
- Surface Designer: Freelance and Studio
- Professional Studio Practice: Design and Realisation
- Creative Careers: Action and Engagement
- Innovate
- Incubate
- Advanced Surface Design Practice
- Major Project
- Professional Practice and Self-Promotion
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Commercial Surface Design for Fashion, Interiors, and Textiles at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £18,500 after 3 years, £20,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,000 and £27,500. The £20,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Commercial Surface Design for Fashion, Interiors, and Textiles at University of Greater Manchester?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Commercial Surface Design for Fashion, Interiors, and Textiles at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Commercial Surface Design for Fashion, Interiors, and Textiles at University of Greater Manchester?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.