The University of Edinburgh is a top-five UK university for Fashion and Textiles (2021 Guardian University Guide ) and the Edinburgh College of Art (ECA), ranked 4th in the UK, offers a broad range of practical and contemporary courses in fashion, textiles, design and interiors at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The city of Edinburgh is globally known for its arts festival, rich cultural history and seasonal celebrations, and studying at the ECA is guaranteed to be a memorable experience. As an award winning department of the University of Edinburgh, ECA has become a reputable destination for creativity and innovation and students are encouraged to reach their full potential as a fashion and textile professional.
Learn more about innovative and contemporary fashion and textile courses at Edinburgh below and, if you wish to begin your application, arrange a free consultation with SI-UK Kenya today.
Five Reasons to Study Fashion at the University of Edinburgh
1. Strong industry links
The Edinburgh College of Art has strong links with the fashion and textile industry and students at the University of Edinburgh are able to work directly with designers and take part in competitions and live briefs. Programme collaborations and industrial projects offer a stimulating education useful for future employment.
2. Dynamic career preparation
Studying fashion and textiles at the University of Edinburgh means learning a wide range of practical, industry oriented skills which can help you enter a number of related careers. International students graduate with a rich understanding of context and application along with a vast practical experience of working with creative practitioners from different fields including fashion, interior design, fine arts and education.
3. Outstanding facilities and resources
The University of Edinburgh offers excellent facilities and varied resources to benefit students, including studios and workshops, libraries and collections and career services.
Fashion students also have their own allocated studio space for design work and to bring ideas to life. The workshops are equipped for a mixture of fabric sewing and pattern-cutting processes, whilst digital fabrication facilities are also available for computer-aided designing and computer-aided manufacturing with 3D printers, 3D scanners, CNC routers, CAD embroidery machines and laser printers.
4. Learn from fashion experts
The staff at ECA is a diverse mix of experts from a range of backgrounds, adding richness to teaching and learning. The international community provides a flourishing close-knit environment to learn in. Guest lecturers from commercial industry, small businesses and specialists help put your learning into context.
5. Participation in fashion Shows
Students at ECA will have many opportunities to show their creativity across various platforms and gain real world work experience within the fashion and design industry. Students will display their work in the ECA Fashion Show, Graduate Fashion Week in London, group exhibitions and at New Designers, London.
Fashion and Textile Degrees at Edinburgh
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Study Fashion and Textiles at Edinburgh
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