Course content
You will be trained to become a sustainable textile specialist, in four years. Throughout the programme you will be encouraged to immediately apply theory to practical settings.
- Contact moments 20 hours
a week
- Self-study 20 hours
a week
- Additional costs € 500
THE FIRST YEAR
Project-based learning
The first year of the Fashion & Textile programme is divided into two semesters. In Semester 1, you begin with onboarding weeks, where you get to know the programme, your fellow students, and the systems you will be using throughout your studies. After that, you work independently on projects that introduce you to the fashion and textile field. You explore trends, develop your design skills, and create a children's wear collection based on existing data.
In Semester 2, you work as part of a team on an interior design project. This gives you the opportunity to experience collaborative design processes and tackle a realistic design challenge. In this way, you gain insight into the broad and diverse world of Fashion & Textile.
Study load
- 40% Theory
- 45% Practical and group work
- 15% Study career counseling
Our program focuses on 3 central themes:
- Design
How do I design a collection that is commercial, sustainable, and aligned with the target group? To achieve this, you’ll conduct research into your target audience and the market. You’ll also analyze social and fashion trends, which you will then translate into usable ideas, concepts, and designs. - Business
What does the fashion and textile industry's supply chain look like, and what factors must you consider as an international buyer? How do you strike the right balance between people, planet, and profit? - Product
What textile materials exist? What are their properties, and how can you optimize them? What kinds of products can you make with them? Through thorough market research among end users, you’ll discover what the requirements are. You’ll then carry out tests in the lab to determine which materials perform best.
In Year 1, all courses are integrated into the projects. As you work on design assignments, you develop your skills in the sewing atelier, textile laboratory, knitting studio and computer labs, where you learn to work with industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Cloud and CLO3D. Within these projects, you build knowledge of textile materials, strengthen your communication skills, and develop research competencies that support the design and development process.
Sustainability is a key theme that runs throughout the programme. You will explore topics such as ethics, responsible production and the social impact of the fashion and textile industry. This helps you develop a critical mindset and encourages you to investigate innovative and sustainable solutions for the future of fashion, textiles and interiors.
More about the study structure
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Open Course CatalogueTHE SECOND YEAR
Deepening your knowledge
Year two builds upon what you have learned in the first year, focusing on the same core themes: Design, Business, and Product.
In Year 2, you take on more challenging and practice-oriented projects while preparing for the choices you will make in Year 3. Throughout the year, you are supported by a study coach, who helps you explore your interests, strengths, and future study pathway.
The year is divided into two semesters. In the first semester, the focus is on functional clothing. You explore how materials, construction methods, and design decisions contribute to the performance, comfort, and usability of garments for specific applications and target groups.
The second semester focuses on innovation. You investigate emerging developments in fashion and textiles and experiment with innovative materials, technologies, and design approaches. The academic year concludes with a joint presentation, where students from all year groups showcase their projects, research, and designs.
Magazine made by second year students
Download the magazineTHE THIRD YEAR
Go international!
The third year is all about your minor and internship. You will have the opportunity to study for six months at one of our partner institutions in countries such as China, Spain, the UK, Sweden, Indonesia, or Canada.
You will also start your internship. Would you like to gain experience in the purchasing department at Hunkemöller, Tommy Hilfiger, or G-Star? Or would you rather develop new materials for Rev’it, Enschede Textielstad, or Ten Cate? The choice is yours!
THE FOURTH YEAR
Collaboration and graduation
In your final year, you will begin with the Smart Solutions Project. Alongside students from various disciplines—like Electronics, Business Administration, and Industrial Design - you will collaborate to develop a solution for a real-world company problem. This interdisciplinary work leads to surprising and innovative ideas - we guarantee it!
In the final semester, you will complete your graduation project - either at a company or independently.
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Diploma: Bachelor of Science (BSc)
With your F&TT degree in your pocket, you can start working in the textile and fashion world. You get a taste of international opportunities during the programme, which will set you in good stead to apply for jobs anywhere you like. And of course, you can do so using your new title: Bachelor of Science. You’ve earned it!