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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Textiles (with Integrated Foundation & Professional Practice Years)

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Textiles (with Integrated Foundation & Professional Practice Years) course at University for the Creative Arts.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

32 UCAS tariff points from one A-Level qualification. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject.

You may also need to

Submit a portfolio

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£16,950 per year
International£16,950 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: W23U

Here's what University for the Creative Arts says about its Textiles (with Integrated Foundation & Professional Practice Years) course.

BA (Hons) Textiles (with Integrated Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year) is a five year degree programme, including a foundation year to help develop your creativity before you embark on year one of a degree. Your fourth academic year would then include a year in industry placement.

Learn how to design sustainably and make mindfully on our specialist BA (Hons) Textiles degree course at UCA Epsom.

Our course is one of the few in the country to teach a combination of specialist textile subjects such as natural eco dyes and printing, sustainable material making, and 3D constructed techniques.

With a strong focus on sustainability, and with consumer interest in this area growing rapidly, you’ll graduate with the in-demand skills employers are seeking.

This course will inspire you to build on your drive to design and make sustainable textiles for art, architecture, fashion, interiors, lifestyle, and luxury. We look forward to working with you to develop your passion for designing, making, and experimenting with textiles and materials.

Related courses

  • BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier & Tailoring (with Integrated Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year)

  • BA (Hons) Fashion Design (with Integrated Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year)

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

School of Fashion and Textiles

Location

Epsom | Epsom

Duration

5 Years

Study mode

Full-time including foundation year

Subjects

• Textile design

Start date

September 15, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

University for the Creative Arts reviews

(3.4)
Based on 20 reviews from University for the Creative Arts's students and alumni
5 star
5%
4 star
47%
3 star
26%
2 star
21%
1 star
0%
All reviews

Showing 19 reviews

2nd year student

I believe the student union is quite active. I receive regular updates on what's going on with them via email.

(4)

2 years ago

2nd year student

There is little social engagement between students except on Discord app where it is quite lively. The students tend to be younger than me so I do not mix so well with them there.

(2)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Support faltered during the pandemic as people worked from home. I haven't had much cause to contact OCA admin or student services recently so do not know wit has been much improved. I know things are not as bad as they had once been.

(4)

2 years ago

2nd year student

The course is well structured with a series of briefs to follow. These are open to interpretation and students are encouraged to do just that. Feedback on the whole has been prompt and informative. The tutors are knowledgeable about the subject matter and appear to care about student participation ...

(4)

2 years ago

2nd year student

The course is well structured and the tutors are responsive on the whole. If I have questions I can pose these via email and be confident of a response- either with a solution or links to find one. During the pandemic things were not quite so smooth, but things are largely back to how they were bef...

(4)

2 years ago

1st year student

Two stars: Could be better

(2)

2 years ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University for the Creative Arts students who took the Textiles (with Integrated Foundation & Professional Practice Years) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Design studies

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

82%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

88%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

78%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

74%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

77%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

76%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

85%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

72%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

85%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

77%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

76%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

81%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

66%

low

How well organised is your course?

60%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

81%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

79%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

65%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

77%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

73%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

67%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

89%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

83%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University for the Creative Arts. These students are taking Textiles (with Integrated Foundation & Professional Practice Years) or another course from the same subject area.

Design studies
Mode of study
Full-time75%Part-time25%
Gender ratio
Female74%Male24%Other2%
Where students come from
International18%UK82%
Student performance
2:1 or above70%
First year dropout rate16%
Number of students2,475
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Fine ArtB
PhotographyB
TextilesB
English LiteratureC
Art and DesignB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University for the Creative Arts graduates who took Textiles (with Integrated Foundation & Professional Practice Years) - or another course in the same subject area.

Design studies

Graduate statistics

57%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

81%

In work, study or other activity

64%

Say it fits with future plans

42%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

21%

Web and Multimedia Design Professionals

8%

Design occupations

8%

Elementary occupations

6%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University for the Creative Arts graduates who took Textiles (with Integrated Foundation & Professional Practice Years) - or another course in the same subject area.

Creative arts and design

Earnings

£16.4k

First year after graduation

£19.7k

Third year after graduation

£26.3k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Textiles (with Integrated Foundation & Professional Practice Years).

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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