Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Textile Design (Chelsea College)
- 3 years
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP/year
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The course is held at Chelsea College of Arts.
This course will teach you the ins and outs of textile printing, knitting, stitching, weaving, and smart textile design through the mediums of color, materials, processes, and technologies.
Projects are a great way to practice thinking critically and creatively. You will delve into topics such as social and collaborative design, design activism, craft, innovation, craft, fashion, and the body in both indoor and outdoor settings.
One of the course's tenets is responsible design, which encourages students to think about the role of designers in the present and the future.
In our smart textiles section, we investigate potential future intersections between fabrics, technology, and culture.
Program structure
Year 1
- Unit 1: Introduction to Textile Design
- Unit 2: Concepts and processes
- Unit 3: Textile orientations
- Unit 4: Textile contexts
Year 2
- Unit 5: Collaborative and collective practices
- Unit 6: Materials design – communicating textiles
- Unit 7: Developing textile integrity
- Unit 8: Reimagined Textiles – Innovative Responsible Design Practice
Year 3
- Unit 9: Professional futures
- Unit 10: Professional context 1
- Unit 11: Professional context 2
Price
Tuition fee:
- 30,890 GBP per year*
*Tuition fees for international students may increase by up to 5% in each future year of your course.
During your studies, you may need to cover extra costs which are not included in your tuition fees. You might need to budget for materials and equipment specific to your course. You may also need a laptop or other digital tech/software.
Requirements for applicants
The standard entry requirements for this course are:
112 UCAS tariff points, which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full Level 3 qualifications:
- 112 UCAS tariff points from 2 or more A Levels.
- Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma.
- Merit at UAL Extended Diploma.
- Distinction at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.
- Access Diploma or 112 tariff new UCAS points from the Access to HE Diploma.
- 112 UCAS tariff points from an equivalent full Level 3 qualification.
- Or equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 25 points minimum.
- And three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A-C).
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases.
The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
- Related academic or work experience
- The quality of the personal statement
- A strong academic or other professional reference
- A combination of these factors
- Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
English language requirements
All classes are taught in English. If English isn't your first language you must provide evidence at enrolment of the following:
- IELTS level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
About the university
The University of the Arts London (UAL) produces and encourages the creativity essential for a better future. Its colleges have been at the forefront of innovative education since 1842, creating work with a lasting impact on people and the planet, driven by curiosity, imagination, and purpose.
London is fundamental to UAL's identity, providing a vital context where the university connects and exchanges ideas with individuals from all walks of life. Globally, its creative network influences education, culture, business, and society.
Through innovative research and creative instruction, UAL's faculty and staff bring fresh perspectives to education. The university enables students to build the careers they desire by working with them at every level - from pre-degree to postgraduate, and from short courses to online learning.
UAL's colleges
Ranked second in the world for art and design, UAL comprises six distinct colleges:
- Camberwell College of Arts
- Central Saint Martins
- Chelsea College of Arts
- London College of Communication
- London College of Fashion
- Wimbledon College of Arts
Together, they form a community of creatives, innovators, trailblazers, and storytellers, united in their mission to reimagine the future.
Courses in the visual arts, animation, screen, communication, fashion, media, and performance are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
