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BA Design for Textiles (Fashion, Interior, Art)

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: General Studies
Course Score
C /67
Graduate Salary
£20,000 (3yr)
Satisfaction
67%
Degree Completion
100%
Professional Jobs
N/A
Meaningful Work
N/A

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About Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University (Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Heriot-Watt) is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was established in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, the world's first mechanics' institute, and was subsequently granted university status by royal charter in 1966. It is the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the United Kingdom. The name Heriot-Watt was taken from Scottish inventor James Watt and Scottish philanthropist and goldsmith George Heriot.

The annual income of the institution for 2024–25 was £293.9 million of which £52.3 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £301.1 million. Known for its focus on science as well as engineering, it is one of the 23 colleges that were granted university status in the 1960s, and it is sometimes considered a plate glass university, like Lancaster and York.

The university has three campuses in Scotland and one each in the UAE and Malaysia.

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*Data represents the Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) indices immediately contiguous to the campus perimeter.

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What Students Say

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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 75% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.

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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 67% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.

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Academic support is accessible; 83% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.

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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 75% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.

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The community feel here is incredible. 50% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.

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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 83% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.

Student Living Costs

Scotland
Est. Annual Total
£9,660
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£805
Rent£550
Groceries£105
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£4.80

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