The MSc in Textile Technology (Technical Textiles) equips you with advanced knowledge and expertise in modern textiles, preparing you for a career in the textile industry, related sectors, or academia.
With a strong focus on technical textiles, this course provides an in-depth understanding of the processes involved in converting fibrous materials into high-performance textile materials and products.
This course combines taught units delivered through lectures, group projects and practical laboratory work with a research dissertation, allowing you to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges. You will gain the skills to identify and analyse appropriate materials and production methods for specific end products, as well as develop expertise in evaluating and digitizing textile material and product quality, functionality, circularity and environment footprints.
Key areas of focus include understanding the full lifecycle of textiles from raw materials, production to finished products, and the ability to conduct independent research and solve complex problems. You will also build essential project management skills, preparing you for leadership roles in industry or research.
Whether pursuing a managerial, research, or academic career, graduates leave with the expertise to drive innovation and excellence in this dynamic field.
Course duration 12 months (full-time)
Accreditation This course is accredited by by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
Total self-study time Approximately 30 hours per week (depending on individual background and learning needs)
Teaching time Approximately 12 hours per week
(including pre-recorded and live lectures, seminars and practical exercises)
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS ARE AVAILABLE?
Many of our graduates have ventured into the industry, working as textile engineers or project managers, applying their expertise to solve real-world challenges. Others go on to undertake PhDs with world-leading research groups at top universities.
No matter the path you choose, this course prepares you for a successful and rewarding career.
WHAT ROLES HAVE GRADUATES SECURED?
The MSc course in Textile Technology enables you to develop a high level of understanding of modern technical textiles, preparing you for a career in the textile or related industries as a manager or researcher, or for an academic career. You may also be able to advance to PhD courses within the Department.
Our recent graduates have gone to work for companies including:
- The University of Manchester
- Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Org. (SASO)
- Vaibhav Laxmi Group
- Arvind Dyeing and Bleaching Mills
And have gone into roles such as:
- Technical Officer
- Director of Textile Department
- Colour and Trend Design Apprentice
- Chemical Engineer
- Sales consultant
and many more!
OUR STUDENTS' MSc PROJECTS
The MSc project is one of the most exciting parts of a master’s degree — you are paired with an expert supervisor and get a chance to dive deep into a topic you’re passionate about, solve real-world problems, and bring your ideas to life. It’s where everything you’ve learned comes together, showcasing your skills, creativity, and potential to stand out in your field. Here are some projects that our MSc graduates have worked on:
🔎 Effects of Wicking of Graphene Oxide Dispersion on Electric Conductivity of yarns
Focus on study how the size and morphology of graphene oxide effect on the dispersion and surface functionalization of yarns in relation to electric conductivity.
🔎 Development of multifunctional graphene/nylon nanocomposite fibres for wearable electronics Focused on the synthesis of electrically conductive, thermally stable, strong and flexible nylon-based nanocomposite fibres by melt-spinning, using nanomaterials such as graphene and carbon nanotubes as nanofillers.
🔎 Influence of Fabric Properties on Clothing Thermal Comfort under Different Environmental Temperatures Investigate how fabric heat and moisture transfer properties influence the thermal comfort performance of clothing under different ambient temperatures by using advanced testing instruments and computational models.
🔎 Digitalize fabric hand and skin comfort properties for denim garments Creating digital product passport and traceability of fabrics and constituting materials from fibres and yarns for the incoming EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) compliance.
Professor Yi Li (Henry) Professor and Chair Textile Science and Engineering
ACADEMIC VOICE
Designed with dissertation project, lectures, group projects and hands-on laboratory training, the MSc in Textile Technology (Technical Textiles) offers high level training in advanced textile materials used in wide range of modern industrial fields such as air space, transport, personal protection, sports, biomedicine, electronic wearables, building construction, developing comprehensive understanding of material chemistry, nano-to-macro structures, functional properties, manufacturing, characterization and digitization techniques and AI driven big data platform. Students have the opportunity to work with world leading researchers and access world-class research facilities and learn the latest material sustainability regulations and technologies for compliance. With development of theoretical knowledge and personalized research capability, graduates are well equipped to innovate and explore their future career opportunities.
ALUMNI VOICE
Looking back at my time on the MSc Textile Technology (Technical Textiles) course at the University of Manchester during 2018/2019, it was a transformative experience. The program deeply explored cutting-edge textile science, covering advanced polymer science, fibre mechanics, and smart textiles for fields like medicine and aerospace. The lecturers were passionate experts, sharing valuable industry insights. The university's facilities were exceptional, with state-of-the-art labs for hands-on research and prototyping. My dissertation project, focusing on a novel composite material for protective wear, was particularly rewarding. Beyond academics, Manchester offered a fantastic environment, fostering a global student community. The skills and knowledge I gained have been invaluable in my career, providing a strong foundation in technical textiles.
Febrianti Nurul Hidayah MSc Textile Technology (Technical Textiles) Graduate, Class of 2018
Current role: Lecturer and researcher at Universitas Islam, Indonesia
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