BTech Fashion Design and Textiles

The BTech in Fashion Design and Textiles at Accra Technical University is a degree in the Faculty of Applied Arts. It focuses on the creative and technical sides of making clothes and textiles. As a less competitive programme, it may be a practical choice if you're interested in this field.

What fashion design and textiles programmes cover

Programmes in this field usually blend design and craft with practical business skills. You can expect to learn about fashion illustration, pattern making, garment construction, sewing techniques, textile science, and how to produce a collection from concept to finished piece. Many courses also include aspects of fashion marketing and merchandising, so you understand how the industry works as well as how to make clothes.

How hard it is to get a place

Competition for this programme is lower than for many other degrees, which means you are more likely to get an offer if you meet the published requirements. As with any course, you still need to apply through the normal process. You can check the university's entry requirements to see whether your WASSCE grades make you eligible.

Where a fashion degree can take you

Graduates typically go into roles such as fashion design, textile design, pattern cutting, garment production, and fashion retail. Some work as stylists, costume designers, or start their own fashion labels. The skills you gain in creativity, technical sewing, and understanding textiles are also useful in fields like fashion journalism, buying, and product development.