Fashion and Textile Design Birmingham City University

Overview

 Fashion and Textile Design from Birmingham City University provides an immersive and dynamic environment for creative experimentation, critical reflection, and professional development. You will join a diverse community of recent graduates and experienced practitioners, all motivated to refine their skills and define their professional identity within an ever-evolving, global creative landscape.

Key facts

Each route includes specialist seminars and workshops within shared modules, enabling you to focus your research and creative output while collaborating with peers across the wider MA Fashion and Textile Design community.

The first term introduces core design thinking, creative ideation, and research methodologies that are relevant to both specialisms. You will have the opportunity to explore the breadth of the subject area before confirming your chosen focus at the end of term one.

In term two, you will apply your technical, conceptual, and collaborative skills through project-based briefs and focus on professionalism and networking through live challenges.

Term three culminates in the launch of your collection, either on the runway or through exhibition, preparing you for professional creative practice or further research.

Contributing to critical debates is central to the course. You will explore and respond to pivotal issues such as sustainability, diversity, craftsmanship, and digital innovation to propose forward-thinking and responsible design solutions.