University College of Borås

Programme overview

This is a 120-credit, full-time master's programme given at the Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business in Borås. The programme starts in Autumn 2026 and is delivered on campus in Borås. Administrative and study enquiries are handled by the faculty (email: a1@hb.se; telephone: +46 (0)33 435 4011; weekday telephone hours 10:00–12:00).

What you'll study

Courses combine technical, creative and ethical perspectives across the textile value chain. Literature lists are provided in each course syllabus; students are advised to wait until the first lecture or check the Canvas learning platform before purchasing course books.

• Advanced fibre and yarn technology (mandatory) — period: 31 August — 1 November.
• Creative design processes (mandatory) — period: 31 August — 1 November.
• Ethics in the textile value chain (mandatory) — period: 2 November — 29 November.
• Textile product design, construction and joining (mandatory) — period: 2 November — 17 January.
• Textile Product Development (mandatory) — period: 2 November — 17 January.

Entry requirements

The published programme page lists start term and administrative contact details but does not include specific entry requirement text on the supplied excerpt. Applicants should consult the programme syllabus or contact the faculty for formal admission criteria and prerequisites.

Career prospects

The curriculum focuses on technical textiles, product design and ethical considerations in the value chain, preparing graduates for roles in textile product development, technical textile R&D, design and positions that require both material knowledge and value-chain awareness.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

No specific scholarships are listed in the excerpt. Prospective students should review the university’s central funding pages and contact the faculty’s Education Officer or Study and Career Counsellors for guidance on scholarships, tuition funding and other financial support options.