The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:
Entry to this course will also be determined by the quality of your application, looking primarily at your portfolio of work, personal statement and reference.
All classes are taught in English. If English isn't your first language you must provide evidence at enrolment of the following:
IELTS level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking (please check our English language requirements)
APEL - Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
Related academic or work experience
The quality of the personal statement
A strong academic or other professional reference
A combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
The course is designed for students who have a BA but perhaps not necessarily in this subject area and wish to progress to MA level. It is designed to help support the development of your textile design knowledge and skills underpinned by an ethos of sustainable and ethical design practices. You will learn how to apply and adapt your current creative methods of practice in this context.
Graduate Diploma Textile Design is offered in full-time mode and consists of 30 teaching weeks over 1 academic year. You will be expected to commit an average of 40 hours per week to your course, including teaching hours and independent study.
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Students will have gained the skills, knowledge and experience required for further study at MA level.
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