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Fashion & Textiles - A Level

at Croydon College, Croydon · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

You will be introduced to a range of different textile approaches; stitch, print and constructed. These techniques will be developed to produce fashion, textile, art and interior outcomes. In the second year, you will be able to focus on a specialist area such as fabric manipulation, surface design or constructed textiles for their personal investigation. Your fashion/textile creations will be supported by research studying the work of practitioners� learning from their techniques and processes. The course covers a variety of techniques, including: drawing and mark-making, machine embroidery , dyeing, weaving, crochet and macram� . In addition to mastering these textile processes, students will also gain practical skills in constructing fashion garments. This hands-on course encourages creativity and innovation in textile design.

What you need to get on

Five GCSEs grade 9-4 and a satisfactory school reference.Including English Language at grade 4, maths at grade 4 and Art at grade 4 or a relevant subject as a minimum. A suitable portfolio will be required. Students who do not have a GCSE (or equivalent) in Art and Design or Textiles will be considered on the basis of a portfolio review.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Coulsdon Sixth Form College

    Placehouse Lane, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1YA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Old Coulsdon

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