Undergraduate | UK-Regulated Qualification
Awarded by Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) and delivered through ICE, the BA (Hons) Textile Design (Top-Up) is an internationally recognised one-year undergraduate degree designed for students who have completed a relevant Level 5 qualification. The programme combines creativity, innovation, material exploration, surface design, and sustainable design practices to help you develop your artistic vision and technical expertise for a successful career in the global textile and design industry.
Full-time Programme
Flexible learning environments
Multiple start dates available
The BA (Hons) Textile Design (Top-Up) is a one-year undergraduate programme, awarded by Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) and delivered through ICE, designed for students who have successfully completed a relevant Level 5 qualification and wish to progress to a full honours degree.
Through studio practice, independent research, and industry-focused projects, you will build a professional portfolio that demonstrates your creative abilities and prepares you for a successful career in the global textile and design sector.
The BA (Hons) Textile Design (Top-Up) is designed for students who have already completed a relevant Level 5 qualification and wish to further develop their creative and professional practice. It is ideal for:
Students who have completed an HND, Foundation Degree, or equivalent qualification in Textile Design, Fashion, or a related Art and Design discipline.
Individuals who enjoy experimenting with colour, pattern, materials, texture, and surface design.
Those aspiring to careers in textile design, surface pattern design, print design, interiors, fashion, or product development.
Individuals who wish to establish their own design practice, creative studio, or textile brand.
Explore print, knit, weave, embroidery, and surface design techniques while developing your own distinctive style and professional portfolio.
Gain experience using both traditional textile methods and modern digital technologies within a professional studio environment.
Produce a high-quality portfolio and final major project that demonstrate your technical ability, creativity, and readiness for employment.
Work on studio projects that reflect professional design practice while strengthening your research, experimentation, and critical thinking skills.
Develop the confidence, technical expertise, and creative problem-solving abilities required to succeed across the textile and wider creative industries.
The programme is delivered under UK higher education standards in partnership with Buckinghamshire New University, designed for students passionate about creative textile and surface design careers worldwide.
Awarded by Buckinghamshire New University — an internationally recognised institution.
Contemporary topics including print, knit, weave, embroidery, sustainable materials and surface design.
Studio portfolios, the Final Major Project, contextual reports and independent research.
September and January.
Teaching combines studio-based learning, practical workshops, tutorials, seminars, and independent creative exploration.
Studio-based learning
Practical workshops
Academic supervision
Professional assessment
The programme consists of Level 6 modules that integrate creative practice, professional development, and independent research.
Research & Development
Final Major Project
Professional Practice
Creative and Professional Development
Contextual Report on Practice
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
Graduates of the BA (Hons) Textile Design (Top-Up) will possess the creative, technical, and professional skills required for careers across the fashion, textile, and wider creative industries, including:
Applications are welcomed from students with relevant qualifications in Textile Design, Fashion, or Art and Design.
Applicants should normally hold a Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject, such as:
• Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Textile Design, Fashion, or a related Art and Design discipline
• Foundation Degree (FdA) in Textile Design or a closely related subject
• An equivalent recognised Level 5 qualification (240 credits) in Textiles, Fashion, Surface Design, or another relevant creative discipline
Applicants whose first language is not English should normally demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with no individual component below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent qualification.
The programme is awarded by Buckinghamshire New University (BNU), UK, and delivered through ICE in Pakistan.
Applicants should have completed a relevant Level 5 qualification, such as an HND, Foundation Degree, or an equivalent qualification in Textile Design, Fashion, or another related creative discipline.
The BA (Hons) Textile Design (Top-Up) is a one-year full-time programme, allowing eligible students to complete their honours degree.
Graduates can pursue careers as Textile Designer, Surface Pattern Designer, Print Designer, Fabric Designer, Product Designer, Interior Textile Designer, Textile Developer, Design Consultant, Creative Entrepreneur, or continue into postgraduate study.
Yes. Graduates may progress to Master’s degrees or other postgraduate programmes in Textile Design, Fashion, Creative Arts, Design Innovation, or related disciplines.
The programme combines creative excellence, studio-based learning, portfolio development, sustainable design practices, industry-focused projects, and an internationally recognised UK qualification, preparing graduates for successful careers in the global textile and creative industrie
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