Fashion and Textiles at NTU is internationally recognised for the quality of its creative, industry-ready graduates.

This textile design course is unique in the UK, allowing you to explore the different areas of textile design before specialising in the creative areas of textile print, embroidery, weave and knit, as your work develops.

As a young, ambitious designer, we'll introduce you to all aspects of textile design, investigating fundamental principles in colour, form, scale, pattern and composition. Supported by our expert academic and technical staff, you’ll learn traditional and digital techniques with access to our industry-standard facilities.

The course has excellent links with industry, and students will get the chance to take part in live projects and competitions, gain work experience, and have the opportunity to visit fashion and textiles events overseas, such as Première Vision.

Key features

• Explore all aspects of textile design before choosing to specialise in print, embroidery, weave or knit.
• Learn traditional and digital techniques, working with industry-standard digital machinery. 
• During your time here, you will be given the opportunity to showcase your work to members of the creative industries. 
• Experience live projects with companies like Romo, Liberty London, Next and Joules.
• Take part in industry competitions with professional bodies such as PV NextGen, RSA, the Society of Dyers and Colourists, i-dott and Bradford Textile Society.
• Visit international trade shows such as Première Vision in Paris and take part in industry competitions.
• There is an opportunity to apply for sponsorship with The Worshipful Company of Weavers.
• Apply for a year-long paid graduate internship in New York working for the ASCENA brands.
• We are proud to be in the top ten in England and Wales for Art and Design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020).
• We're ranked 16th in the UK for Fashion and Textiles (The Guardian University Guide 2021).
• Be assured that 97% of textile design students would recommend studying at NTU, and 98% are satisfied with this course (National Student Survey 2020).

Employability is a key focus, with modules including initiatives to help enhance your future career. This includes live projects, visiting professionals, work experience, exhibition opportunities, and competitions.

Graduates go into a variety of roles, including designing, buying and merchandising, global sourcing, textiles product development, styling and trend prediction, marketing and teaching.