BA (Hons) Design for Textiles (Fashion, Interior, Art)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3-4 years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Art & Design
- Location
- United Kingdom
Overview
Heriot-Watt University was recently ranked 3rd in Scotland for Fashion and Textiles by the Guardian University Guide 2026. This highly creative textiles course balances theory and practice in fabric design methodology and fabric production techniques.
Entry requirements
| Scottish Highers | BBBB · over two sittings |
|---|---|
| A levels | BCC · and successful digital portfolio |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 |
| BTEC | DMM · BTEC Extended Diploma |
| HNC / HND | C · C in graded unit |
| HNC / HND | CC · CC in graded units Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/ |
| Other conditions | portfolio · This programme requires all applicants to submit a Digital Portfolio. |
| Scottish Highers | BBBC · minimum (widening access) offer; over two sittings |
| A levels | BCC · minimum (widening access) offer |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 · minimum (widening access) offer |
| BTEC | DMM · minimum (widening access) offer; BTEC Extended Diploma |
| HNC / HND | C · minimum (widening access) offer; C in graded unit |
| HNC / HND | CC · minimum (widening access) offer; CC in graded units * |
| Scottish Advanced Highers | BBBB · year 2 entry; BB (plus |
| A levels | BBC · year 2 entry; and successful digital portfolio |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 · year 2 entry |
| BTEC | DMM · Subjects: in a relevant subject · year 2 entry; BTEC Extended Diploma |
| HNC / HND | B · year 2 entry; B in graded unit in a Textiles relevant subject |
| HNC / HND | BB · year 2 entry; BB in graded units in a Textiles relevant subject This programme requires all applicants to submit a Digital Portfolio |
| HNC / HND | BB · year 3 entry; Textiles BB in graded units This programme requires all applicants to submit a Digital Portfolio |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5
Fees
International students: International: £20,080
UK students: Scotland: Paid by SAAS; England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland: £9,790
UK/Home: Scotland: Paid by SAAS; England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland: £9,790
International: International: £20,080
Start dates
September
Application deadline
Applications to undergraduate degree programmes at the UK campuses of Heriot-Watt University from the UK should be made online through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applicants from overseas can choose to apply via UCAS or directly via our online application form.; You’re welcome to get in touch before you apply if you’d like advice on the qualifications you’re taking and how they align with our entry requirements.; Please note that we can’t confirm what offer you may receive, your full application will need to be reviewed by our Admissions Team for a decision to be made.; Apply through UCAS; UCAS applicants for 2026 entry should ensure their applications arrive at UCAS by 18:00 (UK time) on Following this deadline, we will continue to accept applications from talented and enthusiastic applicants, but cannot guarantee consideration for areas of high demand.
Campus
- Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
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