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Edinburgh International College

Edinburgh , Scotland ,United Kingdom

Textiles (Higher National Diploma)

Textiles HND is an immersive and experimental course designed for you to explore your creative potential. Delve into a wide range of textile skills and enhance your knowledge of the arts industry in Edinburgh College school of art open-plan studios. Your studies will be varied ensuring you will experience all the areas needed to follow a career in the fashion and textiles industry; whether this is working as a designer, an artist, or a craftsperson.

You will produce a personal portfolio to showcase your work which will be essential for university applications and be given your very own studio space in the second year of the course to design, develop and create at. Live projects throughout the course will give you the opportunity to interact with clients in order to understand, redefine, and execute project briefs. HND students will have the opportunity to exhibit their work in prestigious galleries for the general public, industry professionals and future colleagues to view. 

Campus Information

Granton Campus

Based in the North of Edinburgh, our Granton Campus is a modern, practical, accessible building, packed with state of the art facilities. Our ‘Learning Street’ corridors have study spaces and computers as well as an on-site library and resource centre so that our students always have plenty of places to work in groups or individually. The teaching spaces are equipped with data projectors and interactive whiteboards, bringing the most up-to-date technology into the classroom. The campus has fully equipped sports halls, as well as specially equipped spacious art studios, complete with the latest tools and materials to produce a wide range of creative work. Included in our range of excellent learning facilities at Granton Campus is Edinburgh College's Construction Centre for Excellence, based at the Forthside building on West Shore Road. We offer a wide range of modern and traditional construction courses – from glazing, carpentry and stone masonry to conservation and heritage construction skills. Granton also plays host to PASS - one of Scotland’s largest training providers in the performing arts, where many young actors, including Karen Gillan, have studied. The main student social area is known as the ‘Hub’ and is surrounded by a range of college facilities, including student services, the student union and one of our Hair and Beauty Training Salons. There are several places to eat too – as well as the College’s own training restaurant, The Apprentice.?

Intakes

  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 25

Application Process

More Information required
10 Days
Possible interview call from institution
10 Days
Provisional/ unconditional offer
20 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

1. Apprenticeships are a great way of getting valuable work experience which can lead to enhanced employment opportunities.

They are a great way to get valuable on hands experience within a workplace while receiving college-based education.  Edinburgh College offers a range of apprenticeship options which prepare students for the workplace.

2. Foundation Apprenticeships (SCQF Level 6) are specially designed for S5 & S6 school pupils and combine college learning, qualifications and work experience with top organisations while you are still at school. 

Fast track your career with skills and qualifications that employers need. Whether you are looking to go straight into employment, join a full Modern Apprenticeship or start university, a Foundation Apprenticeship can set you apart from the rest.

These are available across a range of disciplines and are suitable for adults of all ages.  They provide an entry route into the trades, helping students to develop their skills and build contacts for future employment opportunities. Designed for any age from school leaver onwards, modern apprenticeships can give you real-life skills for work by combining:

  • paid employment 
  • college training and 
  • an industry-recognised qualification

3. You must be employed to start a modern apprenticeship the training gives you the knowledge and qualifications to develop at your workplace. Edinburgh College currently offers apprenticeship programmes in:

  • Automotive
  • Engineering
  • Fire and Security Systems
  • Health & Social Care
  • Hospitality
  • Life Sciences
  • Creative & Digital Media

4. Over 36,000 people in Scotland are currently training for a modern apprenticeship (SDS 2016) and apprenticeship programmes are continuously developing in response to employer and regional demand. 

Future-proofing your business is key to growth. Often regarded as the most cost-effective way to hire, apprenticeships allow you to develop the knowledge and skills in your workforce and have technically qualified staff with minimal cost to your business. 

PSW Opportunity

  • Not Eligible for PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • Year one: Two Highers or UAL level 2/3 or Foundation Diploma or SQA NC at SCQF Level 6 
  • Year two: Pass all 15 credits available at HNC Level 
  • You must submit a portfolio that demonstrates your advanced art and design skills and an understanding of the creative process