How to become a textile technologist
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You'll usually need a degree in:
- textile science and technology
- materials science and engineering
You could do a postgraduate qualification in a subject like textiles technology, especially if your first degree is not related to textiles.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
- a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course
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Apprenticeship
You could do a textile technical specialist higher apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Work
You may be able to start out at technician level and then work your way up if you do not have a degree.
To do this, you'll usually need some relevant work experience. You'll also need to take some work-based training like a foundation degree.
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Further information
You can find out more about careers in textile technology from The Textile Institute.