Overview

The Fashion and Textiles Design MA at Heriot-Watt University offers a creative environment for students to explore contemporary topics through in-depth practice and design innovation. This postgraduate degree is specifically designed for those with an art and design background who wish to challenge established practices and offer new insights into the field. By engaging with inter-disciplinary projects, students reflect on creative collaborations to foster unique solutions for the modern market.

Why Fashion and Textiles Design at Heriot-Watt University?

Heriot-Watt University has been producing career-ready graduates since 1821, maintaining a reputation for pioneering research and global reach. Students benefit from a learning environment informed by expert faculty whose work spans smart nanotextiles, fashion technology, and sustainability. The School of Textiles and Design provides advanced facilities and strong industry links, contributing to the fact that almost 90% of graduates enter employment or further education shortly after finishing their studies.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 20456 per year
National fee: GBP 10864 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to provide a balance of mandatory research and experimental modules alongside optional specialisms. Modules may include:

Design Thinking
Fashion and Textiles - Experimentation and Research
Textile materials and sustainability
Sustainable Design & Management
Fashion and Textiles Development and Practice
Research Methodologies
Design Technologies
Business Enterprise
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Careers with Fashion and Textiles Design

Graduates are prepared to meet the diverse demands of the global fashion and textile industries as confident professionals. The programme develops the necessary attributes for roles involving design management, innovation, and creative leadership in both international and local contexts. By gaining an inter-disciplinary understanding of key issues such as brand management and supply chain logistics, alumni are well-positioned for successful careers across various sectors of the apparel and design world.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Mandatory September

Design Thinking and Innovation
Fashion and Textiles - Experimentation and Research

Optional September

Textile materials and sustainability
Sustainable Design & Management

Mandatory January

Fashion and Textiles Development and Practice
Research Methodologies

Optional January

Design Technologies
Business Enterprise

Mandatory May

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Audience

The postgraduate master’s degree is aimed at those with an art and design background, who are looking to challenge established practice and offer new insights.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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63

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Galashiels, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

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79

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63

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent. A portfolio, or other supporting evidence that demonstrates an understanding of design-led processes and outcomes. Examples may be fashion and/or textiles design, but other evidence demonstrating a broad base of creative practice is equally considered. Evidence of creative-related experience from a work environment is also encouraged. Please include your CV as part of your application.

We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20456 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10864 GBP / year

≈ 10864 GBP / year

Additional Details

For part-time, the tuition fee is:

£5,264 for UK Nationals and £9,908 for International Applicants.

Funding

Postgraduate scholarships and bursariesWe aim to encourage well-qualified, ambitious students to study with us and we offer a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries to achieve this. Over £6 million worth of opportunities are available in fee and stipend scholarships, and more than 400 students benefit from this support.

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