Fashion and Textiles
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Why Fashion and Textiles?
Do you dream of making your mark in the world of fashion and textile design? At the University of Huddersfield, our Fashion and Costume courses are designed to turn that dream into reality!
Our courses are shaped by close relationships with industry leaders, ensuring that you gain the understanding and skills needed to thrive in the fast-paced, global fashion industry. We blend traditional and digital methods with innovative technologies, fostering your development in cutting-edge design and construction. You’ll gain expertise in crafting skills and sustainable practices, all while integrating these with essential business, promotion, and marketing knowledge.
While studying with us, you’ll benefit from our comprehensive approach that prepares you for the real world. You’ll be learning in our state-of-the-art Barbara Hepworth Building, an environment that encourages creativity and innovation, supported by academic staff with vast industry experience.
What can you do with a degree in Fashion and Textiles?
With a degree in Fashion and Textiles from the University of Huddersfield, you’ll be ready to pursue careers in fashion design, textile innovation, and merchandising. You may work as a designer, buyer, or trend forecaster in the fashion industry.
The creative and technical skills you gain will also be valuable in roles such as costume design, fashion journalism and brand management. Furthermore, you can explore opportunities in sustainable fashion, textile technology and fashion marketing, where your knowledge of materials and market trends can drive innovation and ethical practices.
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Dr Charlotte Goldthorpe
Senior Lecturer
Charlotte is a designer and maker of fashion and fetish garments, specialising in latex and leather. Her research explores ageing, craft, and wellbeing through work with older communities. Her work has been exhibited in galleries across the UK and Europe.
Dr Katrina McLaughlin
Course Leader
Katrina is Course Leader for BA Hons Costume with Textiles and BA/BSc Hons Textiles at the University of Huddersfield. Her practice explores the intersection of traditional textiles and digital craft.
Dr Andrew Hewitt
Lecturer
Andrew is a textile researcher and founding member of the Technical Textiles Research Centre. With a background in chemistry and polymer science, he specialises in nonwoven innovation across industries and is a steering committee member for WOVEN in Kirklees.
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Our research centre fosters collaboration and cultural exchange between academia, students and creative communities, aiming to co-create impactful research and support place-based cultural strategies.
Technical Textiles Research Centre
The Technical Textiles Research Centre at the University of Huddersfield aims to re-establish the town and region as a world leader in textiles by harnessing the newest technology and manufacturing techniques.
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