Clothing and Textile Technology

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Clothing and Textile Technology

The study programme is implemented by the Department of Clothing and Textile Technologies of the Institute of Technology and Design of Textile Materials of the Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Riga Technical University (RTU). The study programme has been developed on the basis of the engineering study programme “Textile and Clothing Technology” by expanding the specialization possibilities according to market demand. The study programme has been implemented since 2007. It was accredited in 2008. The study programme foresees the opportunity of specializing in one of the four study directions – textile technology, apparel technology, apparel designing or textile and apparel consumer science. The graduates of the study programme are awarded the qualification of a Textile and Apparel Production Engineer and the professional bachelor degree.

Short about programme
Department
Institute of Architecture and Design
Programme type and level
Professional Bachelor (First Cycle) Studies
Study field
Manufacture and Processing
Language
English
Study form
Full-time studies
Venue
Riga

Awarded degree and qualification
Professional bachelor degree in clothing and textile technology / engineer in clothing and textile production
Required previous education
General or vocational secondary education
Price per year
€ 3 570 - EU countries
€ 3 570 - Non EU countries
Credit point/ECTS amount
160/240
Duration of studies
Full-time studies - 4 years
Intake
Autumn
Aim

The goal of the study programme is to train highly qualified engineers of the LQF level 6 for the textile and clothing industry - specialists in textile technologies, clothing technologies and clothing construction, familiar with the basics of modern technologies and specialised design methods, providing students with engineering training and basics of materials science in the textile and clothing technology sub-sector, as well as creating a basis for further studies to acquire a higher level of knowledge and competence.

Tasks

Objectives of the study programme:
- to train competitive professionals demanded on the labour market of the textile and clothing manufacturing industry;
- to implement a study programme, which covers various areas related to different textile and clothing technologies, to provide an opportunity for students to learn engineering basics, to become familiar with technologies of design and production of textile and clothing;
- to train production engineers with a broad perspective, able to independently perform creative work in an area of the textile industry;
- to develop the abilities of students to independently analyse and solve particular product design tasks and assignments related to the design, organisation, management of manufacturing companies and provision of the quality of production;
- to develop the abilities of students to independently solve practical tasks related to textile and clothing production technological processes and their construction, management and organisation by working both individually and within a team;
- to provide the necessary knowledge and to develop the abilities of sustainable working both in manufacturing at undertakings related to the textile industry (fashion business, trade, etc.) and continuing studies on the Master’s level.

Courses
Career

The graduates of the study programme can work as different level managers, technologists, constructors, designers, production managers at textile or apparel production companies. Also they can work at governmental institutions and trade organizations and be responsible for textile material purchasing and quality issues.

Further

Graduates have an opportunity to study at master study programmes of RTU or at similar programmes in other higher education institutions in Latvia and abroad.

Specific conditions

No specific requirements.