The latest British University Ranking of Fashion and Textiles in 2024, the Guardian's British University Ranking in 2024, and the updated list of art majors, Loughborough University still firmly occupies the first place in the ranking of fashion and textiles majors, while Kingston University, Trinity St. David's University of Wales, London University of the Arts, and Staffordshire University rank second to fifth respectively. Lunyi rose 2 places again in this ranking, and now ranks 4.
2024 Latest UK University Ranking of Fashion and Textiles
Moreover, the Guardian ranking is also very friendly to art students, covering more than 10 popular art major rankings, including fashion&textile, graphic design, interior design, product design, animation&game design, architecture, music, etc.
Loughborough University
Loughborough University
In the Guardian's Guide to Excellent Universities, Loughborough University At present, Loughborough University ranks first in the UK in terms of fashion and textiles, and second in the UK in terms of art and design in the excellent university guide of The Times and The Sunday Times and the Complete University Guide in 2024.
The bachelor's degree in fashion design and technology of Loughborough University is led by a professional team composed of industry experts and scholars. It is an industry focused course, and the relationship between the school and employers is directly integrated into teaching activities. The school has advanced equipment to enable students to study the textile and clothing manufacturing process.
Central Saint Martin College (London University of the Arts)
Central Saint Martins-UAL
Central Saint Martin College is one of the six colleges of the London University of the Arts (UAL). The art and design specialty of UAL is currently ranked second in the world (QS World University Ranking), and the Fashion and Textile Specialty of UAL is currently ranked fourth in the UK in the Guardian's excellent university guide.
The undergraduate fashion design course of Central Saint Martin College is considered as one of the most unique and competitive fashion courses in the world.
Famous alumni of the college include fashion designer Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane and Stella McCartney. More than half of the designers at London Fashion Week are graduates of Central Saint Martin.
Central Saint Martin College offers many bachelor's degrees in fashion design, including fashion design: printing; Fashion design: men's clothing; Fashion design: women's wear; Fashion design: knitwear; Fashion design: communication.
University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
In the Guardian's Guide to Outstanding Universities, the University of Edinburgh currently ranks sixth in fashion and textile in the UK.
Edinburgh College of the Arts is famous for providing cutting-edge fashion education, cultivating personal creative freedom and design innovation, and providing a wide range of tutor time.
The Bachelor of Fashion degree is offered at the Lauriston Place campus of Edinburgh Academy of Arts. It has a series of excellent technical equipment, including industrial sewing machines and irons, pattern cutting studios, knitwear and embroidery machinery, and laser cutting equipment.
Students have the opportunity to participate in competitions and design tasks organized by well-known brands in the fashion industry (including H&M, Dr Martens, Mackintosh, Sophie Halette). ECA graduates have entered top design brands, including Balenciaga, H&M, Reiss, Cos, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen and Gucci.
Buckinghamshire New University
Bucks New University
In the Guardian's Guide to Outstanding Universities, New Buckingham University is currently ranked ninth in the UK in fashion and textiles. It only takes 30 minutes by train from London. Students who have obtained a bachelor's degree in fashion design (honorary) in this university can easily go to exhibitions and performances in one of the world's fashion capitals.
The university's fashion and textile studio is one of the most well-equipped studios in the UK, providing industry standard studios, technical machines and high-quality equipment.
Kingston University
Kingston University
On the Guardian's excellent university guide list in 2023, Kingston University The BA (Hons) in Fashion ranks first in the fashion major in London, and is one of the only universities in the world awarded four badges of excellence by Fashion Business (Best Comprehensive Award, Best Global Influence Award, Best Learning Experience Award and Best Long term Value Award).
Through the study of this course, students can try sketch, two-dimensional to three-dimensional, knitwear and digital printing in the fashion design studio and workshop of the university to form their own unique style.
Fashion students benefit from strong industry connections. Kingston alumni have held senior positions in global fashion companies, including Burberry, Calvin Klein, Paul Smith, All Saints and Alexander McQueen. Other graduates have also established their own brands, including Sophie Hulme, Joshua Kane and Charlie Cohen.
University of Creative Arts
University for the Creative Arts
The Guardian's Guide to Outstanding Universities currently ranks the University of Creative Arts as the 15th UK fashion and textile major.
The fashion courses of the University of Creative Arts are offered through the College of Fashion and Textiles of UCA Epsom. The school's professional fashion and textile facilities are undergoing a major upgrade, and the total investment is expected to reach 15 million pounds.
Fashion students at UCA have the opportunity to learn from academic and industry experts, and to participate in competitions and live briefs designed to help them establish valuable professional ties.
The degree courses of fashion major include fashion design (BA (Hons)), fashion studio and tailoring (BA (Hons)), fashion photography (BA (Hons)), and fashion image and styling (BA (Hons)). In addition, a pioneering master's course in digital fashion was also offered to graduate students, providing opportunities to design completely virtual clothing. This is the first such course in the world.
Central Lancashire University
University of Central Lancashire
The Guardian's Guide to Outstanding Universities currently ranks the fashion and textile majors of the University of Central Lancashire 15th in the UK.
In the Bachelor of Fashion Design Honors degree program of the university, you can choose to complete the program within three years, or carry out work practice in the third year, which is a total of four years.
This course provides students with opportunities to develop skills in design, illustration, marketing, etc., while allowing them to experience industry standard equipment and software. The teaching staff is composed of experienced professionals, and the curriculum setting takes into account both theory and practical application.
Manchester City University
Manchester Metropolitan University
In the Guardian's Guide to Outstanding Universities, the University of Manchester is currently ranked 10th in the UK in fashion and textiles.
The undergraduate (honorary) fashion major course of Manchester Metropolitan University is famous for cultivating creative, original, versatile and professional fashion graduates. This course focuses on contemporary fashion design and encourages students to exert creativity and experimental spirit while challenging the practice of traditional fashion and textile design.
The university's extensive network covers all corners of the world, including internships, cooperation and on-site briefings from partner universities, seminars and design studios in China, India, Japan, Norway, Australia and France.
Graduates continue to work as designers in Gieves and Hawkes, Roland Mouret, Dolce and Gabbana, Donna Karan, Abercrombie and Fitch, Reebok, Rodier Paris and other companies.
Glasgow School of Art
The Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow Academy of Arts is one of Europe's leading higher education institutions for visual creative education and research. In the Guardian's guide to excellent universities in 2023, its fashion and textiles rank 18th in the UK, and 12th in the QS World University's art and design rankings in 2023.
The BSc in Fashion Design from Glasgow Academy of Arts is only one of the 15 degree programs offered by the Academy. The Department of Fashion and Textiles is the home of the international community, with about 150 undergraduate and graduate students.
This four-year course aims to cultivate highly specialized subject experts in the "expert among experts" environment, which attaches importance to the interaction, coordination and continuous development of fashion design.
All GSA degree programs are validated by the University of Glasgow, which is a famous member of Russell Group, and is also the University of Scotland (2024) of the current year in The Times and The Sunday Times Excellent University Guide.
Current graduate trends include Diesel, Alberta Ferretti, Diane Von Furstenberg, Cath Kidston, Speedo, Urban Outfitters, Ted Baker and All Saints.
London Fashion Institute
London College of Fashion
Like the Central Saint Martin College, London Fashion Institute It is also a part of the London University of the Arts and a key figure in the creative world of London. Its new campus in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is part of the development of London's New East Bank, and is known as the latest creative, innovative and learning cultural area in Britain.
In the Guardian's Guide to Outstanding Universities, UAL currently ranks fourth in the UK's fashion and textile majors.
The school has important research facilities and gives priority to innovation and industry partnerships through its fashion courses. The college also has global connections, which means that students can participate in many overseas learning programs and internships.
At present, the bachelor's degree in fashion (honors) offered includes: fashion design and development, custom tailoring, cordwainers shoes, fashion sportswear, fashion creative guidance, fashion purchase and sales, fashion silhouette, women's clothing, men's clothing, fashion images and illustrations, fashion jewelry, fashion news, fashion marketing and content creation, pattern tailoring, fashion photography, fashion modeling, textiles Fashion management, fashion psychology, fashion communication and public relations.
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