Cultural Anthropology of Textiles
Summary
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Teacher Training
6 semesters
Winter semester
German
What is it about?
What do textiles reveal about our culture?
How do culture and technology shape textile design?
Can fashion be both sustainable and creative?
Interest sparked?
In this degree program, students work with topics such as:
- textile techniques, fibers, fabrics, and production processes
- understanding and communicating cultural-anthropological contexts
- meaning of textiles: clothing, fabrics, or patterns as expressions of social identities
- develop and implement project ideas and project work
- fundamentals of design and composition
Cultural Anthropology of Textiles can be studied in the following school type at TU Dortmund University:
Suitable for you?
- craftsmanship
- intercultural competence
- creativity
- curiosity
- presentation skills
- analyzing
- discussing
- developing creative solutions
- social contexts
- creative work
What can I expect during my studies?
The program is organized into a series of modules designed to build on one another throughout your studies. Students are encouraged to follow the recommended study plan, which outlines the modules assigned to each semester.
Study Plan of the subject Cultural Anthropology of Textiles (German only)
The structure of each module can be reviewed in the module manual. It provides detailed information on all modules offered within the degree program, including course content, examination formats and requirements, as well as requirements for participation.
Module Manual of the subject Cultural Anthropology of Textiles (German only)
Cultural Anthropology of Textiles can only be studied in combination with Art as a subject.
During your Bachelor’s degree program, you complete two internships:
1. Aptitude and Orientation Internship (EOP)
- recommended in your 2nd or 3rd semester
- at a school that matches your chosen teaching degree
- at least 25 days internship experience
In this internship, you gain your first in-depth insights into the tasks and professional requirements of being a teacher.
2. Professional Field Internship (BfP)
- recommended in your 4th or 5th semester
- at least four weeks long
- usually completed outside of a school setting
This internship gives you the chance to explore career paths beyond teaching.
More information about the hands-on experience (German only)
What’s next after graduation?
You complete your Bachelor’s degree program with either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), earning your first degree that qualifies you for professional work. However, this degree alone does not qualify you to teach at schools—you need to continue with a Master of Education (M.Ed.) for that. With a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, you can work in various educational and non-educational fields. Your career opportunities then largely depend on the type of school program you studied and the combination of subjects you have chosen.
Recruitment opportunities NRW (German only)
After earning a Bachelor’s degree in teacher education, students are required to complete the corresponding Master’s program before entering the preparatory teaching internship (Referendariat). In the teaching subject Cultural Anthropology of Textiles, the following consecutive Master’s program is in the subject Art.
This is a research-oriented, interdisciplinary programme that combines the disciplines of cultural anthropology of textiles, art and music:
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Who can help me?
Departmental Advisory Service
For general questions about degree programs and studying at TU Dortmund University, you can contact the Central Student Advisory Service for support:
E-mail: zsb@tu-dortmund.de
Information hotline for initial inquiries: +49 231 755 2345
Do you have questions about the type of school, subject selection, program structure, or the application process?
The DoKoLL (Dortmund Competence Center for Teacher Education & Research) offers advisory services to help you find the path that best fits your goals in teacher education.
What does everyday student life actually look like? And what do students say about their degree program? For a student perspective, you can contact the student representatives (Fachschaft) of the subject.
Website of the 'Fachschaft Textil und KuK' (German only)
Important Information
Good to know!
- Semester contribution Summer semester 2026: 321,00 €
- Studierendenwerk Dortmund: Student residences and BAföG
- International Office: Options for going abroad
