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2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MSc Textiles

Programme code:MSC-TEXT/TUCAS code:
Duration:12 Months Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Dr Parik Goswami Contact address:p.goswami@leeds.ac.uk

A 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a textile-related discipline, management, business studies or other related science, engineering or social science subject. Non-standard entry will be considered. International students whose first language is not English must also satisfy the University of Leeds requirement for English language. IELTS (6.5 overall with not less than 6.0 in all components); TOEFL iBT (92 overall with at least 21 in listening and reading, 23 in speaking, and 22 in writing).

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

A 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a textile-related discipline, management, business studies or other related science, engineering or social science subject. Non-standard entry will be considered.
International students whose first language is not English must also satisfy the University of Leeds requirement for English language.

IELTS (6.5 overall with not less than 6.0 in all components); TOEFL iBT (92 overall with at least 21 in listening and reading, 23 in speaking, and 22 in writing).

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

The School of Design

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

The School of Design

Programme specification:

MSc/PGDip Textiles

This MSc delivers the latest information on different areas of the textile industry using novel teaching material and it has received praise from both academia and industry.

New textile product development requires technology and design technology interface. This flexible course allows you to specialise in either Textile Design Technology or in Textile Technology. You will receive training in key skills including laboratory practice, problem solving, and reasoning, and you will undertake a substantial research dissertation.

Textile Design Technology Pathway:
In the textile industry, there is a pressing need for people who can facilitate the translation of creative solutions from designers into manufacturing language and data. This pathway will suit designers wishing to improve their technological knowledge, technologists wishing to understand the design process, and anyone else who seeks a career in this design/technology interface.

Textile Technology Pathway:
You will gain in-depth knowledge of advanced textile technology, textile processes and quality management together with the science, technology and testing of functional textile materials, product development, coloration and finishing processes, medical textiles, nonwovens and performance clothing.

This course is accredited by the Society of Dyers and Colourists and by The Textile Institute.


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[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following modules:

TEXT5116MResearch Dissertation60 credits1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth)
TEXT5122MLaboratory Practicals and Case Studies30 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional modules:

Students following the Textile Design Technology will study all of the modules below

TEXT5126MTextile Design Technology15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
TEXT5127MColour and the Design Process for Textiles15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
TEXT5128MDigital Printing15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

In addition they will study one module from the section entitled "Optional modules for Textile Design Technology Students"

Students following the Textile Technology will study all of the modules below

TEXT5129MTextile technology including nonwovens15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
TEXT5131MColoration and Finishing Technology15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
TEXT5132MTechnical Textiles15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

In addition they will study one module from the section entitled "Optional modules for Textile Technology Students

Optional modules for Textile Design Technology Students

TEXT5129MTextile technology including nonwovens15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
TEXT5131MColoration and Finishing Technology15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
TEXT5132MTechnical Textiles15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional modules for Textile Technology Students

TEXT5126MTextile Design Technology15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
TEXT5127MColour and the Design Process for Textiles15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
TEXT5128MDigital Printing15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

All students must also take 2 modules from the list of options below

DESN5312MSustainability and Fashion15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
TEXT5133MTextiles in Medical Devices and Healthcare Products15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
TEXT5134MTextile Consultancy and Management15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
TEXT5304MTextile Product Design, Innovation and Development15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Please note that the optional modules listed comprise an indicative list. There may be occasions where due to unforseeable circumstances (such as staff illness or low enrolment) a module may have to be withdrawn or replaced

Students who have successfully passed semseter 1 modules and who are able to finance a short stay abroad may choose to take the module below as a supernumerary module.

TEXT5136MTextiles International  credits 

International visa holders must check before enrolling that their visa permits a short period of study at a partner university.

Last updated: 30/03/2016

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