Robert Gordon University - [RGU], Aberdeen, Scotland - Courses & Fees

Aberdeen, Scotland

University Public College

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BA in Fashion and Textile Design at Robert Gordon University is a 4 year.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
At Robert Gordon University studying the BA Fashion and Textile Design (Hons), students will learn to combine traditional craft skills with digital technology, with a focus on research methods, visualization including CAD, design process, critical and contextual studies, marketing, and professional studies.
Students are encouraged to express a personal design signature whilst responding to a range of studio and workshop-based live projects. Students will design for niche markets or in partnership with industry, providing a very real experience of how the role of the designer impacts and responds to the consumer.
Students are encouraged to develop their own pathway within the specialism and to acquire the skills necessary to pursue a career within today's dynamic fashion and textile professions.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
UCAS Application Deadline	Jan 31, 2024

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
Tuition Fees	£15450	£15450	£15450	£15450
Total Fees	£15450	£15450	£15450	£15450

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses	£17180

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have the following requirements:

Entry to Year 1

SQA Higher: BBC to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or technology subject e.g.Fashion and Textile Technology) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English).
GCE A Level: BC to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or technology subject e.g. Fashion and Textiles, Design and Textiles) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English).
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3 to include Art (or a creative design and/or technology subject e.g. Fashion and Textile Technology, Design and Technology) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English).
IB Diploma: 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English e.g. Modern Studies, History).

Entry to Year 2

GCE A Level: BCC to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or technology subject e.g. Fashion and Textiles, Design and Textiles) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English).
IB Diploma: 27 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English).

Indian Students Eligibility:

Students must have passed 12^th grade from a recognized institution.
Students must have Grade C or better in English and Maths.
A post-high school qualification (i.e. a higher national diploma, an associate degree) can be considered for advanced entry to undergraduate courses. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

6.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

56 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

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Career and Placement after Course

Job Prospects
College graduates are creative and passionate about fashion and textiles. Career opportunities include fashion and textiles design within industry, self-employed designer-maker, and related fashion and textiles opportunities in marketing, buying, and promotion. Recent graduate employment destinations include freelance designer, designer-maker, studio textile designer, CAD designer, knitwear designer, accessories designer, buyer, color forecasting/predictions.
A number of our graduates have established their own design companies such as Donna Wilson, Dreamland Clothing, Emma McDowall, and Dead Sleekit.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students	£4100	Yes	N/A
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students	£3600	Yes	N/A
RGU Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship	Variable	Yes	Jun 30, 2023
RGU Total Computing Scholarship	£1824	Yes	N/A