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University of Delaware

Apparel and Textiles, General

Field of study · Newark, Delaware, United States

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Newark

  • Intl. Tuition

    US$42,470 (2026-27)

  • Home Tuition

    US$15,740 (2026-27)

  • Intake

    Fall 2027

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Course Overview

Apparel and Textiles, General at University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware, United States is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Graduates from this programme develop specialised knowledge and transferable skills valued across professional services, the public sector and relevant industry. Career pathways vary by specialisation — graduates are encouraged to explore internships and professional networks during their studies.

Student life (indicative)

Newark offers a well-rounded US student experience — solid nightlife, good food options, sports culture and a lively campus scene. A comfortable and enjoyable place to spend your university years.

The University at a Glance

Undergraduate Population

19,071

Staff Ratio

16.0:1

International

3.1%

Career Prospects

Completion Rate

80%

finish their degree (not an employment rate)

Avg Starting Salary

£37,920

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

US$42,470

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

US$15,740

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

University Life

Suburban

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Apparel and Textiles, General
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Apparel and Textiles, General topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Apparel and Textiles, General
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

19,071

Degree-seeking undergraduates (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release). Graduate students are not included.

Staff Ratio

16:1

Students per staff

International Students

3%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

Campus Type

Suburban

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

6.5/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Newark offers a well-rounded US student experience — solid nightlife, good food options, sports culture and a lively campus scene. A comfortable and enjoyable place to spend your university years.

  • Newark offers a well-rounded US student experience — solid nightlife, good food options, sports culture and a lively campus scene.
  • A comfortable and enjoyable place to spend your university years.

What Students Love

  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Diverse international food scene
  • Major sports culture

University Stats

Undergraduate Students19,071
Student-to-Staff Ratio16:1
International Students3%
Safety Index (indicative)6.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Completion Rate

80%

Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

Avg Starting Salary

£37,920

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Graduates from this programme develop specialised knowledge and transferable skills valued across professional services, the public sector and relevant industry. Career pathways vary by specialisation — graduates are encouraged to explore internships and professional networks during their studies.

  • Graduates from this programme develop specialised knowledge and transferable skills valued across professional services, the public sector and relevant industry.
  • Career pathways vary by specialisation — graduates are encouraged to explore internships and professional networks during their studies.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

US$42,470

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Home Tuition

US$15,740

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

US$169,880

For full 4 years

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)US$42,470per year, 2026-27 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)US$15,740per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£726/mo
Food & Groceries£304/mo
Transport£82/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,295
Annual living costs£15,547/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

A budget-friendly US university setting — a $1,640/month budget (housing $920, food $385, transport $105) covers everything comfortably. An affordable college-town setting — good value and a comfortable student lifestyle.

  • A budget-friendly US university setting — a $1,640/month budget (housing $920, food $385, transport $105) covers everything comfortably.
  • An affordable college-town setting — good value and a comfortable student lifestyle.