Design for Textiles (Fashion, Interior, Art) (Hons) Heriot-Watt University

Overview

The Design for Textiles (Fashion, Interior, Art) (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University provides students with comprehensive expertise in creating innovative fabrics for diverse commercial and artistic outcomes. This programme balances creative design processes with a deep technological understanding of raw materials and production techniques. Students are encouraged to develop a unique visual handwriting while addressing global challenges through responsible and sustainable design practices.

Why Design for Textiles (Fashion, Interior, Art) (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University?

Heriot-Watt University is a leading institution for creative education, recently ranked 3rd in Scotland for Fashion and Textiles by the Guardian University Guide 2026. Students benefit from a studio-culture environment and access to advanced digital CAD technologies. The university maintains strong industry links, offering opportunities for international travel to major fashion hubs like Paris and Milan, as well as global exchange programmes in the USA, India, and France.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 20080 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Rethinking Design
• Textiles in Practice
• Textiles
• Commercial Studies for Design
• Sketchbook Enquiry
• CAD for Design
• Textile Techniques and Sustainable Practices
• Professional Practice For Design
• Advanced Practice and Evaluation

Careers with Design for Textiles (Fashion, Interior, Art) (Hons)

Graduates are highly employable and well-equipped to join the global textile industry in various specialist roles. Recent alumni have secured positions as designers for printed, woven, and knitted fashion fabrics, as well as furnishing and accessory design. The programme also prepares students for careers in trend prediction, colour forecasting, and new textile product development.

Beyond traditional design roles, graduates find success as entrepreneurs, educators, and practitioners in sustainable textile design. Opportunities also exist in the fields of interior styling, wall coverings, and gallery art. The final year honours project culminates in a Graduate Showcase and exhibition at New Designers in London, providing direct exposure to industry professionals and recruiters.