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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W232

Design for Textiles (Fashion, Interior, Art)

Heriot-Watt University
Galashiels, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£20,080Per Year (Intl)
£1,820Home Fee
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Design for Textiles (Fashion, Interior, Art) at Heriot-Watt University. Based in Galashiels, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Learn practical and academic skills working with some of the finest printing, weaving and knitting facilities anywhere in the UK. Our studios and workshops provide a professional creative space, where you’ll benefit from the real hands-on learning opportunities that come with access to our industry-standard facilities, equipment and space. This highly creative course covers fashion and furnishing fabrics, accessories, wall coverings, gallery pieces, greeting cards, gift wrap and stationery products. International tuition fees are £20,080 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Textile Design Fundamentals
Digital Design and CAD for Textiles
Printed Textile Design and Techniques
Woven and Constructed Textiles
Knitted Textile Development
Colour Theory and Forecasting
Design Brief and Commercial Practice
Fashion and Interior Textile Applications
UCAS Code:W232
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

For entry to Year 2: BBC.

International Baccalaureate

29 points

For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points required.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,080

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£80,320

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£16,500£20,000£24,500
5 years£19,500£24,000£29,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
53%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
56%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University offers Design for Textiles (Fashion, Interior, Art) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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