Fashion & Textile Design
You’ll develop advanced strategic thinking and research-driven problem-solving skills to critically analyze, innovate, and implement cutting-edge fashion and textile design concepts. This program prepares you to contribute original research, shape industry practices, and drive meaningful impact in the evolving landscape of sustainable fashion, material innovation, and digital textile technologies.
- 3 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
Fashion and Textile Design at the PhD level delves into advanced research on how design innovation, material science, and sustainable practices shape the future of fashion and textiles. At Lisburn University, our program explores the intersection of aesthetics, functionality, and technology to develop groundbreaking design methodologies.
In a research seminar, you might analyze a global fashion collection, deconstructing its use of sustainable materials, digital fabrication techniques, and cultural influences. You and your peers critically evaluate its impact on industry trends, ethical considerations, and consumer engagement. Then, through independent research, you contribute to the field by developing innovative design frameworks, sustainable textile solutions, and advanced manufacturing techniques that address real-world challenges in fashion and textile design.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our PhD program in Fashion and Textile Design pursue advanced careers in academia, research, and industry leadership. They hold positions as university professors, textile innovators, fashion consultants, sustainable design specialists, and creative directors. Many contribute to cutting-edge research in material science, digital fabrication, and sustainable fashion, influencing policy and best practices across the global fashion and textile industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate advanced understanding of how fashion and textile design influence cultural identity, consumer behavior, and sustainability in both local and global contexts.
Be able to apply sophisticated research methodologies, digital fabrication techniques, and material innovation to evaluate design trends, textile advancements, and the impact of sustainable practices on the fashion industry.
Demonstrate expertise in assessing the evolution, challenges, and opportunities in fashion and textile design, contributing original research to advance the field. Be prepared to leverage this knowledge to create ethical, socially responsible, and technologically advanced design solutions that drive sustainable industry growth.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Theories in Fashion and Textile Design | 5 | FTD 701 |
| Innovative Textile Technologies | 5 | FTD 702 |
| Research Methodologies in Design | 5 | FTD 703 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Practices in Fashion | 5 | FTD 704 |
| Digital Fabrication and Smart Textiles | 5 | FTD 705 |
| Design Thinking and Innovation | 5 | FTD 706 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Branding and Market Strategies | 5 | FTD 707 |
| Advanced Textile Science and Material Studies | 5 | FTD 708 |
| Ethical and Cultural Perspectives in Fashion | 5 | FTD 709 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation Research and Development | 5 | FTD 710 |
| Publication and Conference Presentation | 5 | FTD 711 |
| Industry Collaboration and Practical Application | 5 | FTD 712 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 60 |
Contact us
Unit 1 44-550 Longstone Street, Lisburn BT28 1TP Northern Ireland
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