NEW DESIGNERS 2021 AWARD WINNER
BCU's Andrea Gonzales picked up the Habitat Future Design Award for her collection of woven and printed fabrics. Drawing on traditional designs and methods, the collection celebrates the craftsmanship of weaving that is still deeply rooted in Andrea’s Filipino culture.
Read moreTEXTLE DESIGN CREATIVE SPIRIT 2021 AWARD WINNER
Mahawa Keita picked up the award for Creative Spirit following a unanimous decision by the Textile Design academic team. Her project, My Astute Mother, explores the connection Mahawa shared with her mother, and her impact on the family and her community.
Read moreWhy study with us?
Here are our top reasons to choose the School of Fashion and Textiles at Birmingham City University.
Industry links
We have links with international brands
We have excellent links with regional and international brands such as Burberry, John Lewis, Adidas, Karen Millen and Rab.
£260 million investment
Investing in your future
We're investing £260 million in industry-standard, state-of-the-art facilities to ensure you have the best possible environment for practice-based learning.
Historical Costume Design
A century of costume design
We have a history of costume design going back to the early twentieth century and an internationally significant archive of historical dress to study and use within your practice.
Profile Opportunities
Profile opportunities
We offer the opportunity to showcase your final-year work to industry leaders at events such as Graduate Fashion Week.
Learn from the best
Our academic staff all have industry experience
We integrate this into teaching and researching our specialist subjects, ranging from trend forecasting to branding and international retailing.
Career success
Our graduates have taken up employment across the globe
Our graduates are working with leading brands such as Alexander McQueen, Liberty, Paperchase, Osborne & Little, Swarovski, John Lewis and many more.
Satisfied students
National Student Survey 2021
92% of students are satisfied with the learning opportunities on our BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion course.
Overseas trips
International Fashion and Textiles
You'll have the chance to visit international fashion cities such as London, Berlin, Copenhagen and New York.
Meet or Beat scholarship
Meet or Beat scholarship
If you hold an offer and Meet or Beat our published entry requirements, you could be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship. Find out more.
Top tips for putting together your portfolio
Wondering what to include in your portfolio for our undergraduate courses?
Take a look at our portfolio guidance video for advice on how to create the best possible portfolio for your application.
