International Textile Business and Innovation
Postgraduate
In Bolton
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Postgraduate
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Bolton
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1 Year
The University of Bolton's MSc in International Textile Business and Innovation provides both the knowledge and the skills of research, analysis and critical thought which differentiate the professional from all others. It is an industry-focused postgraduate qualification designed to give you the edge in a fast moving, demanding and exciting market place. It also demonstrates your commitment to continuing self-development.
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Entry requirements(typical offer) You should have an honours degree (or equivalent), or professional qualifications in a textiles, clothing, materials, technology, physical science or engineering related subject.
Your application will also be considered if you have alternative equivalent qualifications with extensive relevant work experience.
If you have not studied your previous qualifications in English a TOEFL score of at least 575 (written)/230 (computer-based) or an academic IELTS score of at least 6.5 will be required.
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About the course
Students on the MSc International Textile Business and Innovation programme come to Bolton from all over the world. They come to Bolton, a town synonymous with textile production since the early days of the industrial revolution, and a University with an international reputation for teaching and research in textiles. All benefit from the wide mix of students, ideas and experiences.
Interaction in class and socially will greatly enhance your understanding of the wider world in which textile products and processes play a part.
What you will learn
Our MSc programme is both academically rigorous and practical. As with all University of Bolton courses it is reviewed and updated regularly to ensure that it reflects the latest thinking and research. We use progressive teaching methods which challenge you – giving you the knowledge and skills to cope in a fast moving market and a changing world.
A key feature of our teaching and learning strategy is to support your development as an independent learner. The emphasis is on personal study, research and individualising module content to address your personal areas of interest within the field of study
Special features
- Postgraduate studies are supported by the University through a training programme, which includes topics such as writing for publication, presentation skills and stress management.
- The town of Bolton has a long history of excellence and innovation in textiles; so too does the University. Teaching staff are drawn from industry and academia, with specialist knowledge across all areas of textile engineering.
- The course makes extensive use of the Innovation Factory on campus, which contains a full range of industry standard equipment for the manufacture and evaluation of textile products.
- You will also benefit from external visits to broaden your outlook on the textile industry. These visits include trips to manufacturing companies and international trade shows.
Careers and professional development
The technological and commercial knowledge and skills of our graduates are highly valued by textile companies. Recent graduates have gone into merchandising, production management, new product development and quality assurance. Recent graduates have gone onto work for industry leaders including DuPont, Airbags International, Levi’s and Milliken.
On successful completion of the MSc programme many graduates choose to continue their studies by registering for a PhD.
On graduation you will also become a member of the University's alumni association. You will be a lifelong member of the University's community, able to access careers information and guidance, the library and professional periodicals, as well as a range of other facilities.
Professional recognition
MSc Textile Engineering (the former name for this course) is recognised by the Textile Institute as fulfilling the academic requirements for applicants to the Associateship of the Textile Institute (ATI).
We are seeking to extend this recognition to MSc International Textile Business and Innovation as soon as possible.
Mode of attendance: Full-time
International Textile Business and Innovation