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MA Fashion and Textiles Design

Heriot-Watt University — Edinburgh, United Kingdom

MA Fashion and Textiles Design is a postgraduate Fashion & Textiles course at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £20,456 per year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Fashion & Textiles · £20,456 per year

Intakes: September

A practice-based postgraduate programme that challenges traditional and contemporary uses of fashion and textiles. Students can specialise in areas such as technology, sustainability, knitwear, garment construction and smart materials. It builds skills in design, management and innovation. Entry requirements (from the course page): Minimum 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent; Portfolio showing design-led creative practice and understanding of fashion/textiles or broader creative work; CV requested. English language requirement: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (Writing 6.0) (or accepted equivalent). International full-time tuition fee: £20,456 per year (International full-time, January 2027 intake. September 2027/January 2028 intake: £21,072. Part-time study is also offered.).

Modules

  • Design Thinking
  • Fashion and Textiles - Experimentation and Research
  • Fashion and Textiles Development and Practice
  • Research Methodologies
  • Masters Design Collection
  • Textile Materials and Sustainability
  • Design Technologies
  • Business Enterprise
  • Sustainable Design & Management

Careers

  • Fashion industry
  • Textile industry
  • Design, management and innovation roles

Frequently asked questions

How long is MA Fashion and Textiles Design at Heriot-Watt University?

MA Fashion and Textiles Design takes 1 year (Full-time).

How much does MA Fashion and Textiles Design at Heriot-Watt University cost?

The listed tuition fee is £20,456 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does MA Fashion and Textiles Design start?

Intakes: September.

What level is MA Fashion and Textiles Design?

It is a postgraduate course in Fashion & Textiles.

What will I study on MA Fashion and Textiles Design?

Modules include Design Thinking, Fashion and Textiles - Experimentation and Research, Fashion and Textiles Development and Practice, Research Methodologies, Masters Design Collection and Textile Materials and Sustainability.

What careers can MA Fashion and Textiles Design lead to?

Typical roles include Fashion industry, Textile industry and Design, management and innovation roles.