About the course
Graduate Diploma in Textile Design at Chelsea College of Arts is a one year pre-masters course which prepares you for further study in this area of practice. The course is for students who have a BA (Bachelor of Arts) but not necessarily in this subject area and wish to progress to MA (Master of Arts) level. It is designed to support the development of your textile design knowledge and skills and is underpinned by an ethos of sustainable and ethical design practices. You will learn how to apply and adapt your current creative methods of practice in this context.
Graduate Diploma Textile Design is offered in full-time mode and consists of 30 teaching weeks over 1 academic year. You will be expected to commit an average of 40 hours per week to your course, including teaching hours and independent study. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
Start dates and prices
Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.
Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£22,920
Intake |
Location |
Spring (January), 2021 |
London |
Autumn (September), 2024 |
London |
Spring (January), 2025 |
London |
Summer (April), 2025 |
London |
Autumn (September), 2025 |
London |
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Entry requirements for University of the Arts
All Official Transcripts. IELTS (Academic) - 6.0 Overall (Minimum 5.5 All Sections).
TOEFL IBT - 80 Overall (Listening 17, Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20).
The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:
BA (Hons) degree or equivalent academic qualifications
Evidence of ability in art or design
Alternative qualifications and experience will also be taken into consideration
Personal statement
Portfolio of work
Entry to this course will also be determined by the quality of your application, looking primarily at your portfolio of work and personal statement.
English language requirements
6.0
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0
Application deadline:
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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of the Arts. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
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