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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W232

Textile Art, Design and Fashion

Ulster University
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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4 yearsDuration
£17,490Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Ulster University, the BA (Hons) Textile Art, Design and Fashion provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Textile Art, Design and Fashion is a unique course. We nurture individual approaches to specialisms in embroidery, knit, weave, print and fashion and after a broad first year, you will select a pathway as an artist, designer, or designer maker in your chosen area. We have 5 well equipped workshops, each supported by an expert technician and excellent studios where we develop both traditional and digital approaches to art and design. International tuition fees are £17,490 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 86% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Textile Materials and Techniques
Design History and Cultural Context
Digital and Traditional Print Methods
Pattern Making and Fashion Construction
Embroidery and Fibre Arts Practice
Sustainable Design and Contemporary Issues
Professional Practice and Industry Engagement
Independent Specialism Project
UCAS Code:W232
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

International Baccalaureate

24 points

Overall profile is minimum 24 points (including 12 at higher level)

🗣️ 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

£17,490

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,960

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Ulster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£26,500

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

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

77%Working
3%Studying
7%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

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About Ulster University

Ulster University offers Textile Art, Design and Fashion as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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