Heriot-Watt University

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Heriot-Watt University, School of Textiles and Design is a hub for creative thinking and design focused individuals.

Located in the Scottish Borders in a community that has a historic connection to the textiles and design industry.

The school offers excellent and well-resourced workshops and studios to allow students to grow and thrive creatively, whilst being taught by a professional and motivating academic team. Graduates are encouraged to think outside the box and become design led specialists who leave with the knowledge and skills to flourish within the fast moving global Fashion Industry.

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BA (Hons) Fashion

Our Fashion Design programme confidently prepares students for a career within the fashion industry. As well as learning the fundamentals of fashion design, students learn about the key elements of the fashion business, to enable their success in the fashion industry, and acquire creative, critical and communication skills. Extensive links and collaborations with our industrial partners help students to gain a ‘live’ learning experience.

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BA (Hons)

Fashion Branding and Promotion

Our BA (Hons) Fashion Branding and Promotion programme is designed for the global fashion industry, blending business, design communication, and enterprise to prepare you for an amazing career in this vibrant sector.

The curriculum covers essential areas such as branding, consumer behaviour, entrepreneurship, sustainable management, and innovation while also offering practical, hands-on experience in global fashion brand communication. These subjects aim to develop your interests, enhance your skills, and broaden your understanding of the commercial aspects of the fashion industry.

With a strong focus on sustainable and inclusive commercial practices, the programme equips you with highly sought-after skills across a range of disciplines, including AI, photography, moving image, visual & digital communication design, fashion marketing, branding, computer-aided design (CAD), storytelling, and the analysis of market trends and consumer behaviour. These areas and skills are in high demand across the global fashion and lifestyle industries, helping to position you for success in this exciting and ever-evolving creative field.

You’ll also have the opportunity to study abroad at our Dubai campus or with international exchange partners in Europe, India, or the USA.