Textile Design

About this programme

Become an industry changemaker, combining innovative techniques to create unique and enduring textile products for the future. If you love colour, pattern, drawing, textures, materials and making, then the Textile Design degree is for you. You will develop the creative, professional, and research skills needed to become an industry change-maker, combining innovative techniques and materials with a contemporary design outlook. The BA (Hons) Textile Design degree course at Cardiff Met will help you develop the creative, professional, and research skills needed to work across this diverse and growing industry. You’ll gain practical skills through immersive studio sessions and hands-on workshops, combining traditional crafts and cutting-edge digital technologies. A team of professional designers, technicians and academics will help you to explore key themes in Textile Design such as innovation, sustainability, manufacturing, and material culture. You’ll refine your approach to contemporary design processes and be prepared for the creative textile industry. Our industry contacts mean that we can provide you with the chance to take on live client briefs and internship opportunities, preparing you for your future career. You will also have the chance to take part in graduate exhibitions such as New Designers, exposing you to the industry at large. BA (Hons) Textile Design achieved 100% Overall Student Satisfaction in the latest National Student Survey (2026). Subject: Fundamentals - 40 credits Explore the fundamentals of Textiles through structured and decorated materials su