Fashion and Textiles
Known for our teaching of craftsmanship, you will be part of a wider community of creative change makers. We prepare students with the skills needed to succeed at the highest level with impact.
Top 20
in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024).
Established in 1843
We have a rich history of delivering creative arts education in Birmingham dating back to 1843.
Industry collaboration
We are proud to have excellent links with regional and international brands such as Burberry, Gymshark, Size?, SuperDry and Harvey Nichols.
TEF Gold
BCU was awarded the highest possible rating of Gold for Student Experience in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
Our focus is on craftsmanship and digital transformation. Providing sustainable lifelong heritage crafts skills alongside innovation with an underpinning of sustainable, entrepreneurship and collaborative practice. Known for our teaching of craftsmanship, you will be part of a wider community of creative change makers. We prepare students with the skills needed to succeed at the highest level with impact.
We have a rich diverse body of individual creative students and staff. A leading central powerhouse of creativity connected to the leaders in industry. Our courses are set amongst excellent facilities and serviced with state-of-the-art technologies.
We inspire self-expression that enriches the development of individuals who go onto leadership positions within the industry. We are renowned for our students’ achievements in craftsmanship, innovative research and entrepreneurism.
Our Courses
Foundation courses
Our Foundation Years offer you an additional year of study to ensure progression to your chosen degree.
Undergraduate courses
Find out about our range of undergraduate courses for Fashion and Textiles.
Postgraduate courses
Take a look at the Fashion and Textiles postgraduate courses and research degrees available.
Explore BCU
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Facilities
Take a look around the facilities available to you as a Fashion and Textiles student at BCU.
Our staff
When you study your degree with us, you will enjoy a wealth of expertise from those in your relevant field.
Our graduates
We're proud to boast an alumni community of more than 200,000 graduates in 120 countries across the world.
Working in industry
If you choose to study at BCU, you will get the chance to work with industry, where you'll gain valuable experience.
Blog
Check out our blog where we share our experiences and visionary ideas with each other, the industry and the world.
Inspired Festival
Inspired Festival is a showcase of work from students from the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media.
Portfolio Guidance
When applying to many of our Arts, Design and Media courses, you will be asked to provide a digital portfolio. This is an opportunity to show us who you are, your artistic ability and your potential.
Our Heritage and History
We have a rich history of delivering creative arts education in Birmingham dating back to 1843. Our long-standing history means that we are an integral part of the city, with excellent industry links locally, nationally and internationally.
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News
There is always something happening around the University and our latest news is a great way to find out what's going on.
Placements
You may be required to undertake a placement as part of your course, or offered the opportunity to do so voluntarily during your time at BCU.
Living in Birmingham
Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore, no matter which campus you're based at.
Open Days
The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us. Our in-person events provide the perfect opportunity to chat to our staff and students, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities.