Art and Design
| Study Level | Level 1 |
| Duration | 1 Academic Year |
| Study Mode | Full-time |
| Start Date | September 2026 |
T Level in Fashion, Textiles & Design
Study LevelLevel 3 Course TypeSchool Leavers Duration2 Academic Years Start DateSeptember 2026 Study ModeFull-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
The T Level in Fashion, Textiles & Design is an exciting new qualification designed for students who want to turn their creativity into a career in the fashion and textiles industry.
This two-year course blends classroom learning with a substantial industry placement, giving you the chance to develop design concepts, technical garment construction skills, and an understanding of how fashion products are developed and brought to market.
You’ll explore the full lifecycle of fashion and textile design — from initial idea and concept sketching to fabric technology, digital pattern cutting, and sustainable production processes. With Bradford’s heritage in textiles and growing focus on sustainable and digital fashion, this course prepares you for a future at the cutting edge of creative design and innovation.
Equivalent to three A Levels, this T Level provides a direct route into employment, higher apprenticeships, or university-level study in fashion, textiles, or design.
Key Info
You will learn design, development and production of fashion.
Core Component: Design, Development & Production
Understand how creative ideas are researched, developed, and realised in
fashion and textiles. You’ll study design principles, materials science,
sustainability, and consumer trends.
Fashion & Textiles Specialism
Focus on garment construction, pattern drafting, CAD design, and textile
development. Learn about traditional and digital manufacturing methods, quality
assurance, and the use of emerging technologies such as 3D design and virtual
sampling.
Employer-Set Project
Collaborate on a live project with a fashion or textiles company, responding to
an industry brief and producing a creative solution within professional
parameters.
Industry Placement (Minimum 45 Days)
Gain hands-on experience working within a fashion studio, design house, or
textiles manufacturer.
5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English, Maths, and an Art or Design-related subject
Portfolio of creative work (can include sketchbooks, design boards, or photography)
Successful interview
Assessment is through:
• Core written exams
• Employer-set project
• Occupational specialism assessments (practical portfolio and presentation)
After completing this T Level, students can progress to:
• Higher Education – Fashion Design, Textiles, Fashion Communication, or Product Design
• Higher/Degree Apprenticeships – Garment Technologist, Fashion Product Developer, or Pattern Cutter
• Employment – Junior Designer, Studio Assistant, or Production Coordinator
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
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