BA Textile Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Textile Design, a fashion design degree centred on print and surface design practices. The curriculum combines practical workshops with design thinking through live briefs, international competitions, and employer engagement. Students can also undertake an optional placement year as part of the four-year course structure.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma. The expected subjects will depend on the course you are applying for. All applicants must have GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4/Grade C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 at Pass. Portfolio guidance: Tell us more about yourself in 10-15 pieces! Our guidance is not meant to limit your creative statement but to offer you an opportunity to select your key strengths and what represents you as a creative. Be open minded about your selection; you can choose from any of the following examples (or your own..): Examples of drawing and colour usage. Examples of design development. An exciting page from your sketchbook. Examples of print and/or materials manipulation. Concept development/idea page. We are looking for an experimental and innovative pieces that will show off your handwriting and personality. You can choose developmental work rather than finished work, sometimes a five minute sketch...
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 43%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Textile Design at Leeds Arts University earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,000. The £26,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Textile Design at Leeds Arts University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Textile Design at Leeds Arts University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Textile Design at Leeds Arts University?
The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Textile Design at Leeds Arts University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.