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Surface Pattern and Textiles (Swansea College of Art) MDes (Hons)
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Qualification
Master of Design with Honours - MDes (Hons)
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Location
Dynevor, Swansea
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
The Surface Pattern and Textiles programme at Swansea College of Art, UWTSD is a vibrant, multidisciplinary programme that focuses on an exploration of textiles, materiality, pattern, and making. Our focus spans various contexts, including fashion, interiors, and design-led galleries. The course is both academically challenging and has a contemporary outlook, ensuring you gain a comprehensive education in this dynamic field. Throughout your studies, you will develop a wealth of practical and technical skills. You will enjoy the design potential of our extensive, innovative digital and traditional facilities. This combination of cutting-edge technology and time-honoured techniques provides a well-rounded foundation for your creative journey. We bring our students together to create a strong group identity, while allowing you to choose a specialism that aligns with your interests and career goals. The studio culture is central to the Surface Pattern and Textiles student experience. This professionally focused, collaborative learning environment mirrors the workplace, promoting a positive, engaging, open approach to working with others. Graduates of our programme emerge as skilled designers and makers, ready to excel in a variety of creative jobs and enterprises. The integration of significant live projects, exhibition experiences, and industry liaisons into our curriculum is a defining feature of our course. These projects have been conducted with esteemed collaborators such as Rolls Royce Bespoke Interiors, H&M Design, Eley Kishimoto London, Hallmark UK, and Orangebox. Such experiences ensure you are prepared to enter the creative industry with confidence and competence. Our dynamic programme is built to evolve alongside the industries you will enter. Employability is at the heart of what we do, ensuring you are well-prepared for the professional world. The course also includes live briefs and opportunities for competitions, further enhancing your readiness for industry challenges. Our facilities support various creative processes. You will have your own dedicated studio space and access to our excellently equipped workshops with a wide range of facilities including a textile screen printing room, dye studio, printmaking, digital application suite, Mac suites providing industry standard software, laser cutters and a sewing room, providing comprehensive hands-on learning opportunities. The Surface Pattern and Textiles programme at UWTSD offers an engaging and comprehensive education, preparing you for a successful career in the creative industries. With a focus on both traditional and digital techniques, extensive industry connections, and a strong emphasis on employability, this programme is the ideal choice for aspiring designers and makers The MDes programme extends beyond the traditional three-year undergraduate course with an additional final year, offering you the opportunity to deepen your expertise and enhance your portfolio. This extra year focuses on advanced practical and technical skills, research projects, and further live briefs. The additional year is designed to refine your capabilities, preparing you for leadership roles within the creative industry.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 13,500per year
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University information
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University League Table
117th
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Campus address
University of Wales Trinity Saint David, College Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3EP, Wales
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Subject ranking
20th out of 84 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 239166 69%12th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10063.0 63%43rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.33 83%12th
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