Study Interior Architecture and Design - BA (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University in the UK, Textiles and Design

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our Interior Architecture & Design programme offers a creative blend of design skills to equip you for industry. You'll apply conceptual methods to imaginatively adapt or re-use interior environments. Key areas that you will study include sustainability, human-centred design, hand and digital making skills, materials, drawing, furniture and detailing, technology and digital communication.You’ll learn about innovative new technology that can help you bring your interior design ideas to life. You’ll work on real projects for industry. Our students have worked with brands such as Adidas, Herman Miller and Accor Hotel Group. You'll have the opportunity to work with many external partners, organisations, and businesses. You’ll be encouraged to challenge yourself, make connections, and develop skills that will be useful after graduation, while also building your identity as a designer. Many of our graduates go on to work in creative roles in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and beyond, for companies such as AECOM, Area, and IKEA . You could follow in their footsteps.

Which department am I in?

Textiles and Design

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£20,080.00 (US$ 25,932) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Scottish Borders

Heriot-Watt University,

Nether Road, Netherdale,

Galashiels,

Scottish Borders, The,

TD1 3HE, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£20,080.00 (US$ 25,932) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Scottish Borders Campus

Nether Road Galashiels,

Galashiels,

Scottish Borders,

TD1 3HF, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

Year 1 Standard entry requirements - Highers ABBB (over two sittings), A-Levels BCC – BBB, International Baccalaureate 29 points, BTEC Extended Diploma DMM, HNC C in graded unit, HND CC in graded units. Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements. This programme requires all applicants to submit a Digital Portfolio. Minimum entry requirements Highers BBBC (over two sittings), A-Levels BCC, International Baccalaureate 29 points, BTEC Extended Diploma DMM, HNC C in graded unit, HND CC in graded units. Year 2 - Advanced Highers ABB (plus ABBB at Higher), A-Levels ABB, International Baccalaureate 30 points, BTEC Extended Diploma DMM in a relevant subject, HNC B in graded unit with 120 SCQF credit points in a relevant subject, HND BB in graded units in a relevant subject. This programme requires all applicants to submit a Digital Portfolio. Please see "Additional Information" for further details. Year 3 - HND BB in graded units in a relevant subject. E.g. 3D Design or Interior Design. This programme requires all applicants to submit a Digital Portfolio.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.