Why study Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture?

Ever wonder where your clothes come from? This program covers how textiles and clothing are designed, produced, distributed, and used, and examines issues such as sustainability and fair labour practices in the global fashion and textile industry. You’ll develop an understanding of how textiles and clothing affect our comfort, sense of wellbeing, and how they’ve been used throughout history.

Why study Human Ecology at the University of Alberta?

Our Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology degree in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences encompasses a remarkable variety of topics and specializations, from clothing, fashion, product design, and interior design to community development, family relations, and cultural studies.

This degree also offers a unique mix of theoretical and hands-on courses, including a 200-hour Practicum Placement, giving you invaluable real-world experience and preparing you for a career in a wide range of industries.

This information is for students applying directly from high school.

Admission is competitive and subject to availability of space.

Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculte Saint-Jean, is English.

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Career Opportunities

"When I came to university I thought I was going to be a psychologist, and now I'm in a program that I hadn't even heard of until my second year here. I don't think my University experience would have been nearly as fulfilling had I not deviated from the path I set out for myself and taken a chance." — Lauren is in her final year of a Human Ecology degree, with a major in Clothing, Textiles, and Material Culture. Recently, she was awarded the Roger S. Smith Undergraduate Research Award, as well as a Telio Scholarship.

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Bachelor of Science in Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture

Key Information

Introduction

Why study Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture?

Why study Human Ecology at the University of Alberta?

Admissions

Career Opportunities

Possible Careers

Student Testimonials

English Language Requirements

About the School

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