Master Programme (Two Year) in Technical Textile Innovation
Borås, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jan 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
SEK 270,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU / EEA citizens | exchange students are not required to pay fees
Introduction
The transition to a circular textile industry calls for students who have new ways of thinking about innovation and product development. This educational programme equips you with the tools to analyse future conditions and to transform contemporary products and processes for future needs in a global perspective. You acquire a profound textile technological understanding and get the chance to explore its potential in transdisciplinary contexts, with a specific emphasis on advancing textile innovation.
Discover the perfect blend of textile innovation and sustainable development. This programme is designed with a strong foundation in textile technology and methodology in design, product development, sustainability, and innovation. These core pillars are seamlessly integrated to fuel creativity and drive innovation within textile production and technology.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant learning environment where you will collaborate with students from our Master's programmes in Textile Engineering as well as Resource Recovery. Together, you will learn as you tackle real-world challenges and explore cutting edge concepts. Through joint courses in Textile Technology, Ethics in the Textile Value Chain, Product Development, Circular Economy and Life Cycle Assessment, you will gain a solid foundation and technical expertise.
As you progress, dive into programme-specific courses such as Creative Design Processes, Textile Product Design-Construction and Joining Technology, Advanced Finishing and Dyeing, and Innovative Textile Product Development.
In the final stages of each year, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your expertise in project courses that focus on advanced textiles and sustainable development in close collaboration with industry professionals and researchers. These project courses will also deepen your understanding of scientific theory and research methods, equipping you with invaluable skills for your future career.
Well-equipped laboratories
The Swedish School of Textiles has well-equipped laboratories, both industrial and small-scale research labs, where you will have the unique opportunity to develop hands-on laboratory skills through assignments and projects that materialise ideas into proof-of-concept mock-ups. The staff’s expertise is exceptional and forms the strong research foundation of the educational programme.
Career opportunities
After graduation, you'll have a wide range of career paths to explore. You can pursue leading positions such as product development manager, innovation and sustainability manager, or you can start your own innovation agency.
With your extensive knowledge and experience, you'll be well equipped to excel in these roles within various textile industries. Alternatively, you can choose to continue your academic journey by pursuing a doctorate, opening doors to cutting-edge research opportunities.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
The Master's Program in Textile Technology and Engineering spans two years and requires the completion of 120 credits.
Year One (Minor Adjustments Between Study Periods and Years May Occur)
1st Semester
- Creative design processes
- Advanced fiber and yarn technology
- Textile product design - construction and joining technologies
- Textile product development
- Ethics in the textile value chain
2nd Semester
- Advanced textile structures
- Innovative textile product development
- Project course in advanced textiles
Year Two (Minor Adjustments Between Study Periods and Years May Occur)
3rd Semester
- Advanced finishing and dyeing technologies
- Life cycle assessment
- Project course in sustainable development
- Circular economy (RR)
4th Semester
- Thesis project
Program Outcome
After graduation, the career paths are open and the students can start working in various different industrial positions in product and concept development, run own innovation agency, or research and development departments. Or perhaps you want to specialize even further in textile technology by opting for a PhD. Everywhere where there are advanced textile products and technological features, you can now use your broad and deep knowledge and experience to take on new challenges.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
After graduation, you'll have a wide range of career paths to explore. You can pursue leading positions such as product development manager, innovation and sustainability manager, or you can start your own innovation agency. With your extensive knowledge and experience, you'll be well equipped to excel in these roles within various textile industries. Alternatively, you can choose to continue your academic journey by pursuing a doctorate, opening doors to cutting-edge research opportunities.
Program delivery
The master programme in technical textile innovation is designed to suit students with a bachelors or an engineering degree in textile technology. Good knowledge in textile materials and understanding of textile production methods and processes are essential to capitalize the programme. During four semesters, divided into discrete courses, admitted students will further develop their knowledge, skills and judgement ability in textile technological innovation. The didactics and sequence of the courses provide gradual and incremental progression with particular emphasis on textile materials, production methods together with innovation and product development.
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.