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Birmingham City University: Fashion and Textiles Portfolio - GradDip

Institution Birmingham City University
Department School of Fashion and Textiles View department profile
Web www.bcu.ac.uk/adm
Email courseenquiries@bcu.ac.uk
Telephone 0121 331 6295
Study type Taught

Summary

This course is for graduates who want to undertake masters’ level study but who have not yet met the required standard for admission to their chosen course. Through the course, we aim to help you to enhance your creative portfolio, knowledge and skills to a point that you will be eligible to join one of the MA courses within the School of Fashion and Textiles.

We acknowledge that students will begin the course with very different development needs; perhaps you need some support with your written or spoken English; or perhaps your portfolio would benefit from the world-class facilities available at Birmingham City University and the input of our experienced academic staff? Whether your development needs are creative or academic, this course will help you achieve your goals.

Your course begins with a diagnostic tutorial during which we will assess the support you need to develop your creative portfolio, knowledge and skills. This will result in a personalised plan to help you achieve your goals. The Academic Skills modules will allow you to improve those all-important skills needed for successful masters’ level study, such as understanding and communicating theories and arguments relevant to your practice. Through the Academic Skills modules, we aim to provide specialist support for students with English as a second language.

On successful completion of the course, you are guaranteed access to one of the following MA courses in the in the School of Fashion and Textiles. - MA Fashion Design

  • MA Textile and Surface Design.

You may also be eligible to join one of the other MAs in the wider Faculty of Arts Design and Media, depending on the suitability of your portfolio and abilities.

Graduate Diploma - Grad Dip

Birmingham City University
Faculty of Arts, Design and Media

Our Faculty of Arts, Design and Media offers internationally-renowned arts training provision, with world-class teaching, excellent facilities and professional development opportunities. The Faculty is home to a number of Schools and a specialist music and acting conservatoire:

The Faculty is internationally recognised for its creative education, with a history dating back to 1843. Our links with …

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