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BA (Hons) Textiles (including foundation year)

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

The Textiles with Foundation Year BA (Hons) degree is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in textile design but may not meet the entry requirements for a standard three-year undergraduate course. This four-…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
4 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The Textiles with Foundation Year BA (Hons) degree is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in textile design but may not meet the entry requirements for a standard three-year undergraduate course. This four-year programme includes an intensive foundation year (Year 0) that allows you to explore a wide range of art and design media before specialising in textiles. During your foundation year, you will develop essential practical skills, engage in studio projects, and build a substantial portfolio. Following this, you will progress to study the same content as the traditional three-year Textiles BA (Hons) degree. The course is available for full-time study over four years, with part-time options also available. You will benefit from working with industry partners, participating in exhibitions, and receiving guidance from experienced tutors. This course provides a supportive environment to help you reach your full potential as a creative practitioner, preparing you for a successful career in the design industry or further postgraduate study.

Entry Requirements

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 0

Critical & Contextual Studies: Foundation30 Credits
Critical Creative Practice30 Credits
Project30 Credits
Techniques30 Credits

Year 1

3D Design and Development 130 Credits
3D Workshop Practice30 Credits
Critical & Contextual Studies 1 (3D)30 Credits
Research and Visual Communication30 Credits

Year 2

3D Design Realisation30 Credits
3D Design and Development 230 Credits
Critical & Contextual Studies 2 (3D)30 Credits
Professional Practice 130 Credits

Year 3

3D Design and Development 330 Credits
Critical & Contextual Studies 3: Dissertation (3D)30 Credits
Major Project Resolution: Textiles30 Credits
Professional Practice 230 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026
Source
londonmet.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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