Surface Pattern and Textiles
University of Central LancashirePostgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design
About this course
Our MA Surface Pattern and Textiles (with optional Professional Placement) course will challenge you to experiment and innovate, and prepare yourself for a successful future career.We’ll encourage you to develop fresh ideas and methods as you explore pattern and decoration, reflecting on the social, cultural and aesthetic context for surface pattern design and textiles in the 21st century. You’ll explore new technologies, experimenting and innovating as you progress through the course, forging a unique path towards your future career. You’ll get to research and experiment with traditional techniques and new technology to create innovative textiles and surface pattern designs for a range of materials including ceramics, plastics and paper. You can also choose to focus purely on textile surfaces, embellishment, print and decoration. Using our cutting-edge digital equipment, you’ll get the chance to develop designs for wallpaper, tableware, floor coverings, interior products, stationery, giftware, garments and jewellery. We’ll help you to find your own creative process and develop your own direction and style. Victoria Building is home to our Design MA courses, providing a creative community for our students. Regular shows and exhibitions are an integral part of our culture. We are a member of the British Fashion Council Colleges Council. They represent the leading fashion departments in universities and colleges throughout the UK. You’ll benefit from a programme of guest lecturers and visits to exhibitions, workshops and manufacturers, giving you plenty of inspiration and top advice from industry professionals.
Why study with us
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MA
Location: Preston
Part-time
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MA
Location: Preston
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
2141 Web design professionals
3421 Interior designers
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
3411 Artists
3429 Design occupations
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UCAS Points
96 points
Course Details
- Qualification
- MA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Preston
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design