The Fashion Knitwear Design and Knitted Textiles BA at Nottingham Trent University is your pathway to becoming an innovative designer in a dynamic global industry. You will explore the intersection of creative concept development, material experimentation, and advanced manufacturing techniques, including specialist knitwear processes and CAD. This undergraduate degree is designed for aspiring creatives who are passionate about the tactile and conceptual possibilities of textiles and fashion, encouraging you to question design responsibility, sustainability, and ethical practices from the outset. You will develop a unique design identity while engaging with the core components of fashion and textile design.
This full-time, on-campus Bachelor of Arts degree is studied over three years, immersing you in a hands-on learning environment. You will progress through modules that build your technical skills in knitwear garment manufacture, fabric creation, and finishing, alongside developing your abilities in visual research, fashion illustration, and CAD/CAM. The curriculum emphasizes industry relevance through live briefs and preparation for professional contexts, culminating in your final year with the creation of a professional portfolio and collection. You will graduate with the practical expertise and conceptual understanding needed to pursue diverse career paths in fashion, textiles, and product design.