Program Overview
The Textiles at The New School is a MFA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Textiles programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,680 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,680 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: New York City, United States, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Textiles programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Major Studio 1
- History of Textiles
- Atelier
- Major Studio 3
- Philosophy of Textiles
- Atelier
- Elective
- Major Studio 2
- Anthropology of Textiles
- Atelier
- Elective
- Major Studio
- Atelier
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application Form
- Application Fee
- Transcripts
Official Transcripts: Applicants offered admission will be required to submit official transcripts (as well as official certified translations and evaluations of the transcripts/mark sheets and degree certifications if the degree was earned outside of the U.S.) to The New School. Admitted applicants must submit all official transcripts pertaining to their entire academic career.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,680 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,680 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: USD 1,680 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,680 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The New School directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The New School
The New School
Manhattan, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
