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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W231

Textile Design

Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£24,350Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Textile Design at Glasgow School of Art. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. BA (Hons) Textile Design at The Glasgow School of Art prepares students for potential future careers in textiles, fashion, interiors, product, automotive, film and television, material innovation, colour, trend forecasting or other creative areas. The programme offers the opportunity to investigate the exciting possibilities and breadth of textile design, learning from textile traditions whilst looking to the future to contribute to and challenge the discipline. The curriculum consists of an exciting range of practical and theoretical courses, which vary in length within and across the two ... International tuition fees are £24,350 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Textile Design Foundations
Colour Theory and Application
Drawing and Visual Communication
Weave Design and Techniques
Print Design and Processes
Knit Design and Construction
Embroidery Design and Innovation
Material Research and Experimentation
UCAS Code:W231
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

A Levels ABB

International Baccalaureate

30 points

International Baccalaureate Diploma award with a minimum of 30 points (18 points at Higher Level);

UCAS Points114

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,350

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£97,400

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Indicative Programme Costs

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow School of Art

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£27,500
3 years£15,500£21,500£27,000
5 years£21,000£29,000£38,500

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 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 21% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
80%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Glasgow School of Art

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