Bachelor of Technology in Fashion Design and Textiles

This degree at Koforidua Technical University combines creative design with the technical side of textile production. You will explore how fabrics are made, how garments are designed and constructed, and how the fashion industry works from concept to consumer.

What this field covers

Programmes of this kind introduce you to both the art and the science of clothing and textiles. You'll learn design drawing and illustration, pattern making and garment construction, textile science and colour theory, and the use of tools and software behind fashion production. Study usually also touches on quality control, costing, and sustainability, so you understand how a design moves from sketch to finished product.

How competitive admission is

Entry to this programme is less competitive than many engineering and technology degrees at technical universities. That means your SHS grades do not need to be at the very top, but you still need to meet the published requirements for the programme. The best way to know if you qualify is to check your WASSCE results against the exact subjects and grades in the university's admission criteria.

Where graduates work

Graduates of fashion design and textiles go into a range of roles in the clothing and textile industries. These include fashion designer, textile technologist, pattern maker, quality assurance officer, merchandiser, and fashion buyer. Many graduates also start their own clothing lines or work as freelance stylists and designers.