How can fashion and textile designers drive a transition to more responsible futures? In what ways can textiles embrace change? How can fashion promote social and cultural diversity and justice? What if clothing could convey knowledge about environmental impact?

The studies in the Fashion and Textile Design major foster hands-on exploration and conceptual development grounded in critical thinking and practice-based knowledge. The students are encouraged to explore multidisciplinary collaboration, new technologies and materialities to expand their creative thinking and innovate design methods and solutions at a high artistic and professional level.

The Master’s Programme in Design – Fashion and Textile Design major comprises a total of 120 ECTS credits. Main compulsory studies are selected from the major’s study offering. Students participate in joint studies of the Department of Design and produce a master’s thesis (30 ECTS). In addition, students choose elective studies according to their Personal Study Plan.

The first semester starts with an introductory course on different approaches to sustainability in textile and fashion design, along with a practice-based course on experimentations in material or shape. In addition to the further compulsory programme, the first-year curriculum includes alternative and elective studio-based and project-based courses. During the second year, the students focus on their master’s thesis and supporting elective courses.