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This program reimagines textile applications, practices, and industries for the modern era. It adapts to a changing global environment demanding sustainable, design-focused, and innovative approaches to shape textile futures.
With Manchester and the School of Art leading textile innovation since the 1800s, this course builds on that legacy, empowering students to both challenge conventions and drive progress.
Students will cultivate interdisciplinary hubs of expertise to transform textiles across craft, innovation, and digital domains. You'll tackle future challenges like environmental shifts, novel materials, and Industry 4.0 textile advancements. Cutting-edge facilities like the Manchester Met Digital Lab enable exploration of digital fabrication, electronics, 3D printing, and multimedia material experimentation.
You'll create specialized projects that stand out in contemporary design. The curriculum blends creativity with innovation through workshops, industry talks, design events, discussion groups, real-world projects, and educational excursions.