You will learn to combine traditional craft skills with digital technology, with a focus on research methods, visualisation including CAD, design process, critical and contextual studies, marketing and professional studies. You are encouraged to express a personal design signature whilst responding to a range of studio and workshop-based live projects. You will design for niche markets or in partnership with industry, providing a very ‘real’ experience of how the role of the designer impacts on and responds to the consumer. 2nd in Scotland & Top 10 in the UK for Fashion & Textiles - The Guardian University Guide 2019 Learning through doing is an integral part of this course and enables you to gain first-hand experience of the industry. You will be provided with dedicated studio space to develop your own thoughts and ideas, an integral part to your learning journey. You will have the opportunity to combine Fashion and Textile expertise through design, research, development and innovation in materials and processes. You will take part in live projects with a range of design studios, manufacturers and external organisations, attend external events and competitions and hear from industry experts. You will participate in undergraduate exhibitions such as the Graduate Fashion Show in your final year, along with New Designers Exhibition in London.

SQA Higher: BBC to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or technology subject e.g.Fashion and Textile Technology) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) GCE A Level: BC to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or technology subject e.g. Fashion and Textiles, Design and Textiles) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3 to include Art (or a creative design and/or technology subject e.g. Fashion and Textile Technology, Design and Technology) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) IB Diploma: 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English e.g. Modern Studies, History). All applicants with the appropriate qualifications (or due to sit appropriate qualifications) will be invited to attend a portfolio review/interview and participate in a selection process.