Other Courses

A Level Textiles/Fashion

St Ivo Academy

St Ivo Academy, High Leys, St Ives, Cambridgeshire , PE27 6RR

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

St.Ivo Academy with Sixth Form

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Block D

Course Summary

This diverse and fascinating course aims to develop your fashion and textile techniques, creative and intellectual skills along with the ability to analyse contextual references, using written annotation.

Course Details

The A-level textiles and fashion course consists of two components, both internally assessed and externally moderated, a thematic practical project and an essay of 1500-3000 words which relates to the contextual research within the practical work. Component 2 is externally set and thematically based.

There will normally be opportunities to visit galleries and the Stitch and Knit exhibition.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

60% Component 1; 40% Component 2

Entry requirements

Five 5's including English and 4+ in mathematics

If textiles studied at GCSE grade 5+

Equipment required

It is advantageous to be able to work with a sewing machine at home, but it is not essential. It is very important to be equipped with a box of textile tools and materials.

Your next steps...

An A-level in textiles and fashion is excellent preparation for higher education courses in subjects such as fashion design, textiles, interior design, fine art, illustration, and decorative arts.

For more courses like this, check our courses page.