Textiles (including foundation year)BA (Hons)

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

• at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)
• English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• a portfolio of work, which will need to be submitted as part of your application (you may also be asked to attend an interview)

We also accept mature student with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and encourage applications from international students with equivalent qualifications.

For details of what to include in your portfolio, please refer to our portfoilio guidance for undergraduate courses.

If you live in the UK, you will be invited to a portfolio interview. If you live outside the UK you will be required to submit a small portfolio of work via email.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

Qualification requirements for students applying from outside the UK

For international entry requirements, please visit your country-specific page for detailed information on accepted qualifications and grade requirements.

Your assessments will include project work, essays and an individual portfolio.

Roles for textiles graduates can include designers, designer-makers, fashion buyers and stylists. We have graduates working for brands including Harrods, River Island and Timberland.

We’ve also had students shortlisted for awards such as the Bemz Design Award.

This course is also excellent preparation for a design-based master’s degree.

We currently have three locations in Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. As we evolve as a University, we'll be reviewing the use of these spaces to ensure all our students have access to the facilities and study areas they need to succeed. This means the campus where this course is taught may change over time.

The experience of our students will always be our top priority and we'll notify applicants and students of any changes to their teaching location at the earliest opportunity.

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

Taking a foundation year course will prepare you for a bachelor's degree, while having the opportunity to be immersed in an academic environment, witnessing undergraduate students at work.

Studying a foundation year at London Met will enable you to experience life at university. You'll be taught by degree tutors and work in the same environment as undergraduates. The course will allow you to immerse yourself in undergraduate life, with opportunities such as taking part in the end of the year Summer Show, supporting undergraduate students on their projects as well as joining in on workshops, lectures and talks with industry specialists.

As part of your university life, you'll have access to socieities, sports clubs and membership to the Students Union where you'll meet students from across other disciplines at the University. At London Met you'll have access to the library with our large collection of material and great study spaces. You'll also be able to take advantage of advice and support from the careers department, such as help builidng your CV.

After completing a foundation year whuch provides a general introduction to your chosen subject, you'll progress to your chosen subject to study a traditional three-year course.

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

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