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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W232
Creative Practice: Textiles and Surface Pattern (Top Up)
University of StaffordshireBurton upon Trent, England
1 yearDuration
£17,085Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Staffordshire, the BA (Hons) Creative Practice: Textiles and Surface Pattern (Top Up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Burton upon Trent, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course allows students who have completed a Foundation degree (or equivalent) to progress to a BA Honours Degree. This BA (Hons) top up course allows you to enhance relevant industry skills and processes, and graduate with a refined and professional portfolio of work in the field of Fashion . You will work practically through client-led and negotiated briefs that require the recognition and application of professional practice. International tuition fees are £17,085 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 a 80% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Professional Textile Design Practice
Client-Led Design Projects
Surface Pattern Development and Application
Digital Textiles and Printing Technologies
Fashion Industry Contextualisation
Portfolio Development and Professional Practice
Independent Study: Specialised Textiles Practice
Career Planning and Professional Networking
UCAS Code:W232
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,085
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,085
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 — University of Staffordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £23,500 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £13,500 | £19,000 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £18,000 | £23,500 | £29,000 |
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▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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
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.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
70%Learning resources
88%Student voice
78%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Staffordshire
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