BA (Hons) Surface Pattern and Textile Design in Stoke-On-Trent United Kingdom | University of Staffordshire

Our Surface Pattern and Textile Design program helps you unlock your creative potential by blending hands-on printing techniques with digital and technical expertise. This program nurtures your ambition, strengthens your design skills, and prepares you for industry success.
Perfect for those passionate about crafting repeat patterns and prints for fashion and home decor, the curriculum spans from initial research and sketching to design refinement and final print collections. Our facilities feature state-of-the-art workshops and studios with professional-grade equipment, including digital wallpaper printing, ceramic decoration tools, rug-making spaces, screen-printing stations, dyeing and transfer printing setups, and digital fabric printers. You'll also find a specialized CAD lab and Smart Zone with laser cutters and 3D printers. Our faculty consists of experts in their fields who continuously update their knowledge to stay ahead of industry trends. Each year, guest lecturers and accomplished alumni return to share their professional insights.
Upon graduation, you'll receive: BA (Hons) Surface Pattern and Textile Design
Career Paths
Our graduates have secured design roles at major brands like H&M, Next, M&S, Boden, Accessorize, Hallmark, and Mothercare, producing textiles, greeting cards, ceramics, wallpapers, and children's wear. Others have launched freelance careers or pursued roles as stylists, buyers, trend analysts, studio designers, educators, and instructors.