Textiles - MFA

The University of Edinburgh

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Course Info

Subject
Design
Languages
English
Duration
21 months
Degrees
Master

Course General Description

This programme offers a rich and stimulating exploration of materials and textile processes. It has applications spanning a broad range of contexts and challenging any boundaries which may define what textiles can be. The course's team will nurture the development of your interests through focused research. With subjects tailored to your own curiosity in and around textiles, this variety of approaches within each cohort creates a rich environment for innovation. This breadth is also reflected in the range of staff working on the programme, with a stimulating mix of backgrounds from print, embroidery, and woven textiles as well as graphics and jewellery.

Tuition Fees

EU citizens: £6,900 Non-EU citizens: £15,350

Disciplines

Design Exploration
Disseminating Design Practices
Design Studio

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a subject related field (with a minimum average grade of 4.0/5.0)
Portfolio
English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5)

Grants and Scholarships

Andrew Grant Postgraduate Scholarships ECA PG Masters Scholarships Edinburgh College of Art scholarships

Course Notable Academia

Lindy Richardson
Collette Paterson
Belinda Tippen

School Info

Region
Europe
Country
Scotland
City
Edinburgh
Year of Establishment
1582
Number of students
41335
QS Rank
18
THE Rank
29
Webometrics
33

School General Description

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and ranked 18th in the QS World University Rankings 2019. Its entrepreneurial and cross-disciplinary culture attracts not only students, but also staff from some 137 countries, which creates a unique Edinburgh experience. We provide a stimulating working, learning and teaching environment with access to excellent facilities and attract the world's best, from Nobel Prize winning laureates to future explorers, pioneers and inventors. They offer a range of ways to study, from on-campus taught programmes to online part-time study. The university is the largest provider of online distance learning in the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, and offer more than 60 online programmes.

School Contacts

www.ed.ac.uk
+44 (0)131 650 1000

Connections with Businesses

Aviagen
Cobb-Vantress Inc.
Deliverics Ltd
Novartis
Scottish Enterpise
Zoetis etc

Connections with other Schools and Educational Institutions

European University Association
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
Russell Group
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
The School of Engineering
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH)
National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS)
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE)

School Notable Alumni

David Hosack
Shelia Tinney
Bungy Watson
Mona Chalmers Watson
Margaret Tait
Charles Darwin
Flora Philipp
Gertrude Herzfeld

School Notable Academia

Paul Attfield
Eleanor Campbell
Sir Geoff Palmer
Jane Hillston
Max Born
Brian Charlesworth

Exchange Programmes

Erasmus

Extracurricular Life and Facts of Interest

Edinburgh University Theatre Company (EUTC)
The Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group (EUSOG)
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The Edinburgh University Footlights
Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA)

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