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Wellington campus
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Specialise in Textile Design for your Bachelor of Design with Honours at Massey
Textile design has many possibilities including fashion, interior, or gallery outcomes. Develop skills in colour, styling, texture, pattern, and surface application. You can specialise in print, dye, knit, weave, mixed media and non-woven textiles, going beyond traditional fabrics.
We prepare you for the rapidly evolving world of work and business. We’ll help you develop your own research and design approaches and push the boundaries of current textile practice. Skilled innovators will always have the edge.
Massey provides an intellectual and creative environment, encouraging critical debate. You'll be positioned to make your own choices about the design and manufacture of your own textiles. That could include questions like sustainability values and ethical production. We train you to create opportunities, identify new concepts, and take part in the global industry.
Textile design research at Massey has particular strengths in:
- adding value to New Zealand wool products
- developing innovative ways to use textile waste, and
- sustainability.
We have excellent links with the textile industry in New Zealand and internationally. Staff regularly collaborate with industry to develop new fibre blends, and foster design innovation in manufacturing. These collaborations evolve into connections that our students can use for work experience, postgraduate study and employment.
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Further study
Further your design research and practice with a Master of Design at Massey, or go on to create new knowledge with a PhD.
A Bachelor of Design with Honours in Textile Design is a good fit if you:
- are interested in the meeting of form and function
- enjoy the challenge of environmental concerns and sustainability
- want a career that combines creativity, business and technical skill.
Planning information
Planning information
If you study full-time, in your first year, you’ll take eight 15-credit courses, making a total of 120 credits.
If you wish to study over two semesters, you should aim for 60 credits per semester. You may be able to take some courses at summer school. Make sure you include courses that are prerequisites for the next level of courses you wish to study
About this major
The textile design major in the Bachelor of Design with Honours consists of 210 credits.
Minors
Completing a minor is optional and may be a way for you to show the breadth of your degree.
A minor must be in a different subject from your major and be made up of at least 60 credits.
If you’re interested in doing a minor you should contact us using the Get advice button on this page. Our student advice team will be able to talk you through your options and help you plan your degree.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Courses you can enrol in
Courses you can enrol in
Course planning key
- Prerequisites
- Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
- Corequisites
- Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
- Restrictions
- Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Core courses for the Bachelor of Design with Honours
As well as the specialisation courses listed below, this qualification has core courses that you will need to complete.
Bachelor of Design with Honours core courses
Textile Design courses
Part One
Course code: 223157 Textile Design 1.1: Interwoven Structures 15 credits
In this studio course students will be introduced to a range of interlacing techniques to enable exploration of surface, structure and 3D forms. Students will work with a range of hard and soft materials to develop skills in 3-dimensional ideation. This course provides a good grounding for students interested in the material intersections between spatial, fashion, industrial and textile design.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223158 Textile Design 1.2: Intro to Surface Design, Colour and Screen Print 15 credits
In this introductory studio course students will gain access to Textile studio through print processes. They will acquire specific techniques, skills, and processes through the investigation of print practice: through mark-making, colour, composition and drawing for the design and making of textiles. They will learn to discuss and evaluate their work and the work of their peers.
View full course detailsPart Two
Course code: 223263 Textile Design 2.1: Knitted Textiles 15 credits
In this course students will gain knowledge in knitted textiles and co-creation concepts. Students will develop a range of knitted samples and be introduced to dye techniques for wool yarns. Students interested in constructed materials will find that the course helps them develop understanding of how interlocking loops can be manipulated for multiple applications.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223264 Textile Design 2.2: Print, Colouration and Pattern 15 credits
An introduction to Textile surface pattern design and sustainable and commercial screen print processes. Students will find that this course helps them develop and translate drawn ideas by exploring various colouration processes and textile repeat structures.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223265 Textile Design 2.3: Woven Textiles 15 credits
Students will gain knowledge of fibre and yarn properties and create a range of woven and hand embroidered textiles. Students interested in communicating through cloth will find that the course helps them to translate intangible resonances into textile designs.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223266 Textile Design 2.4: Digital Textile Print and Application 15 credits
Students interested in digital processes for textile design will be introduced to digital print, digital embroidery processes, advanced repeat systems for textile surface design and an introduction to industry trends, market and collection building.
View full course detailsPart Three
Course code: 223358 Textile Design 3.3: Studio Collections 30 credits
In this studio students will design a collection to connect with a specific audience. With opportunities for varied contextual applications, students will consolidate and expand textile design concepts, techniques, skills and processes in the production of their creative work.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223367 Textile Design 3.1: Advanced Textile Structures 15 credits
In this studio course students will extend their competency of textile structures through advanced digital and analogue technologies. Gaining knowledge of warp design and material testing, students will produce knitted and woven textiles to address current and future needs, problems or opportunities.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223368 Textile Design 3.2: Advanced Textile Print and Visualisation 15 credits
Students will gain advanced technical knowledge towards large-format printing and colouration processes while innovating existing knowledge on textile repeat structures. Additional learning will include an introduction to digital visualization using various techniques.
View full course detailsPart Four
Course code: 197753 Design Research Development 30 credits
This course guides students through processes and practices for developing a postgraduate research project in design.
View full course detailsCourse code: 223453 Textile Design Research and Development 30 credits
Research methods processes and practices for Textile Design and their application through a research project.
View full course detailsEntry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations. Once you have applied and enrolled we encourage you to book a Creative Review to ensure you are on the right track.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Fees and scholarships
Fees and scholarships
2026 tuition fees
- Domestic students: $8,420
- International students: $42,110
Tuition fees are estimates only. The exact fees charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment. The estimates are for full-time study (120 credits). Fees are in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The estimates do not include the Student Services Fee. This fee is $1,164 for on-campus students and $948 for distance students for full-time study (120 credits). For more information about this fee and other fees you may need to pay, see non-tuition fees.
There may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.
Course fees
You can view fees for the courses that make up your qualification on the course details pages.
Student loans (StudyLink) and Fees Free scheme
You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.
The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Find out more about the scheme, including how much could be covered and your eligibility on the Inland Revenue website.
Scholarship and award opportunities
- Creative Kickstarter Scholarship
- Good Wool Hunting Textile Design Scholarship
- Massey University Undergraduate First Year Scholarship – School Leavers
Fees disclaimer
This information is for estimation purposes only. Actual fees payable will be finalised on confirmation of enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, all fees shown are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax, if any. Before relying on any information on these pages you should also read the University's Disclaimer Notice.
Careers and job opportunities
Careers and job opportunities
Graduates have pursued careers in:
- designing wall coverings, furnishings and apparel fabrics
- art and design for films and theatre
- secondary and tertiary education
- consulting for colour and lifestyle trend predictions
- styling in marketing and merchandising sectors of industry.
Many graduates run their own successful businesses.
International students
International students
New Zealand is a great place to study. Massey University’s reputation is supported by our international rankings, accreditations and associations. We are rated five star plus by the QS World University Rankings.
Massey University has small class sizes, and our lecturers and staff are friendly and approachable.
As an international student, there are entry requirements that will apply to you. We recommend that you apply at least three months before your anticipated start date so your application can be processed in time. There are additional steps you will need to take. These include obtaining a visa and travel bookings if your study is to be in New Zealand.
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