Diploma in Fashion Design and Textiles

This diploma focuses on the practical and creative side of fashion, from sketching and pattern cutting to sewing and fabric selection. It prepares students for work in the fashion industry, whether in design, production, or retail. At Kumasi Technical University, the programme is based in the Faculty of Creative Arts.

What fashion design and textiles covers

Programmes of this kind typically combine creative design work with technical production skills. You learn to develop ideas into garments, understand how different fabrics behave, and produce finished pieces. The curriculum usually covers fashion illustration, pattern making, garment construction, textile studies, and an introduction to the business side of fashion.

How hard it is to get a place

This programme is less competitive than many other courses at the university. That means a wider range of applicants can secure admission, and your chances of being offered a place are generally higher. Entry is based on the standard requirements for diploma programmes, so check whether your WASSCE grades meet those requirements.

What you can do after graduation

Most graduates go into fashion design, tailoring, textile design, styling, or fashion retail. Some start their own clothing lines, while others work in garment factories or fashion houses. The diploma also provides a foundation for further study in fashion and related creative fields.