Overview

Through the Interior Architecture and Design (Hons) course from Heriot-Watt University Dubai you’ll learn to tackle complex design challenges by applying theoretical knowledge and evidence-based concepts. Our state-of-the-art campus, complete with tech-enabled learning spaces and specialised facilities, will equip you with practical technological skills. We offer active learning spaces, a computer lab, design studios, and a photography lab, all supported by our dedicated academic staff who are committed to enhancing the student experience.

Our hands-on curriculum will prepare you to tackle real-world challenges with practical problem-solving skills. By working with external partners, organisations, and businesses on live industry projects, you will be inspired to explore and innovate while mastering the tools required for the world of design in the future.

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Your learning will be informed by the expertise of our chartered architects, interior and environmental designers, and research-active academics in the fields of sustainable building design and architectural conservation. You’ll benefit from their extensive real-world experience in architecture and interior design.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Construction for Interior Architecture
Design Studio 1 Residential Design
CAD for Design 1 AutoCAD

Marketing Strategy for Design
Enterprise and Innovation for Creative Industries

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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More details

Most students apply 6–10 months in advance of their chosen intake. We can accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Architecture Industrial Design Design View 14 other Bachelors in Architecture in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCE A-Level - CCD (or BBBB at AS Level)
CBSE/Other Indian Boards – 65%
American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% + SAT I - 1000 (500 English + 500 Math)
Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75%
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL subjects and 3 SL Subjects)
BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM
FBISE or grade 12 equivalent - 70%
Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0
French Baccalaureate - 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
Foundation year - Successful completion of HWU Entry Programme (Management/Design) with CCCC.
Compulsory subjects to include English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

79100 AED / year

≈ 79100 AED / year
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Citizens or residents

79100 AED / year

≈ 79100 AED / year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

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