Textile Design (MA)
Hof University of Applied Sciences
Program Overview
In this Master's programme, you will dive deep into textile design and discover its many applications. It is not just about designing textiles – it is also about how textiles and other materials can be used in useful and unique ways to create new products, aesthetics and solutions. If you have a Bachelor's degree in textile design, apparel design, product design, architecture, interior design, or a related field, this is your chance to expand your expertise. You will master the creation of complex surfaces, develop innovative textile solutions, and generate interdisciplinary solutions . As a cross-disciplinary field, textile design offers the perfect environment to tackle challenges in functionality, eco-design, performance, and marketability – all with a future-oriented and innovative approach. Your benefits With this Master’s programme, you will: develop advanced skills in designing textiles and their potential applications gain interdisciplinary knowledge in design, textile technology, sustainability, and project management specialise in areas that match your personal interests and career goals In addition, you will benefit from: a project-focused curriculum that emphasises practical experience and real-world applications access to a vibrant research environment at the Münchberg campus with cutting-edge facilities strong connections to the professional world, opening up valuable networking and career opportunities Career perspectives As a graduate, you will be prepared to work in a diverse range of fields, including fashion, sportswear, workwear, eco-design, and accessories as well as in architecture, temporary architecture, interior design, product design, or even pursue self-employment. Typical entry positions include: textile designer product designer apparel designer for fashion, sportswear, or workwear eco-design specialist interior and spatial designer automotive designer graphic designer freelance designer or entrepreneur in the textile and design industry
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Summer (April)
Duration
3 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Applicants must be proficient in English . This can be proven with one of the following: TOEFL minimum 90 (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IELTS 6.5 or above (International English Language Testing Systems) In addition: basic language skills in German , proven by official test score documents – minimum level A1 according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Academic requirements Bachelor’s degree or similar in design or architecture from an accredited university or university of applied sciences, at least 210 ECTS or equivalent (depending on home country); minimum grade: 2.5 according to the German grading system Applicants with less than 210 credits (ECTS) will be accepted, but they will have to earn the missing credits by completing an internship with a written report (30 ECTS) before starting their studies at Hof University. Programme-specific aptitude Your aptitude for the programme will be evaluated through a two-step process conducted by the course lecturers. In the first step, you will submit a self-written project proposal in English for a potential design project, along with a digital portfolio containing seven to 12 original work samples that demonstrate your artistic skills and suitability for the programme. The portfolio can contain work samples from a professional context, a previously completed Bachelor's degree, the Bachelor's thesis, design awards, exhibition participations, results of self-employment and free work. In the second step, you will participate in a 30-minute oral examination in English, in which you will present your project proposal and portfolio and answer related questions.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 6.5 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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