Students seeking a future position in the world of fashion might benefit from the pursuit of an education in textile. Skills like dyeing and weaving may come in handy when attempting to claim occupations such as knitting technician, leather craftworker, swimwear designer or pattern grader.

A-levels are tests students in the UK take to gain entrance into university. Each test covers a different subject, and a student’s score can help him or her choose an area for advanced study.