The Fashion Textiles (including foundation year) - BA (Hons) at London Metropolitan University is your gateway to a dynamic career in the fashion industry, equipping you with the essential skills to navigate its creative and commercial landscapes. This programme is ideal if you are passionate about material innovation, design development, and the cultural significance of textiles within fashion. You will explore critical and contextual studies alongside hands-on practice, fostering a deep understanding of historical and contemporary fashion textile discourse. This undergraduate degree is designed to build your confidence and creative potential from the outset.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, including a preparatory foundation year. This initial year offers a balanced introduction to visual imagery, making, and critical studies, shared with other students in the School of Art, Architecture and Design. You will engage with a range of studio projects and workshops, gradually specialising in fashion textiles. The subsequent three years, undertaken with students on the standard BA (Hons) course, will involve advanced 3D design, professional practice, and a major resolution project or dissertation. You will graduate with a strong portfolio and the practical and intellectual skills to pursue diverse roles in fashion, textile design, and related creative industries.