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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W231

Textile Design

De Montfort University
Leicester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£16,800Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Textile Design at De Montfort University. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Textile Design at DMU gives you the practical, digital and professional skills you need to become a designer in the contemporary global textile market. The course is a deep exploration of the fabric in the world around us - from wallpaper and soft furnishings to transport upholstery and luxury fashion, and is designed to equip you with a multifaceted eye for design techniques. You can specialise in one of four areas – mixed media, print, knit or weave – and will explore the key applications of fashion, interior and lifestyle. International tuition fees are £16,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Textile Design Fundamentals
Digital Design and CAD
Dyeing and Printing Processes
Surface Embellishment and Embroidery
Knit and Weave Structures
Fashion and Lifestyle Design
Professional Practice and Industry Briefs
Final Major Project
UCAS Code:W231
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

26 points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,200

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£17,000£21,000£25,000
5 years£20,000£25,000£29,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
72%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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