BA (Hons) Fashion 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Heriot-Watt University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

20,080 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

4Scholarships

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our BA (Hons) Fashion degree focuses on developing your creative and intellectual capabilities to set you up for a career in fashion design across a broad industry such as luxury fashion houses, high street brands, and independent designers. You’ll create a variety of garments from mass-produced ready-to-wear to custom bespoke pieces.



You’ll develop a theoretical and practical understanding of pattern cutting and garment construction which will allow you to develop your design style and ideas from drawings into finished garments. You’ll also learn about current influences and the changing forces in design across the fashion design industry.



The programme explores a cross-section of market sectors, ranging from high-street fashion to ready-to-wear, suitable for both UK and global markets. Undertaking internal and external projects as part of your learning journey will help shape your understanding of the worldwide fashion industry. These skills can ultimately open the door to incredible career opportunities in your chosen sector.



You’ll explore the industry’s responsibility to work towards a more sustainable, ethical, and diverse future. Through briefs and projects, you’ll respond to these challenges currently facing the industry and develop solutions to real-life scenarios.



The programme is taught at our Scottish Borders Campus, which sits close to the heart of Scotland's luxury textile industry. We are committed to supporting textile heritage, by working with many local and national industries to help ensure that traditional craftsmanship will always have a place alongside contemporary fashion.



You’ll study a range of specialised courses in fashion design, creation, and related marketing and photography studies. You’ll develop the skills, techniques, and knowledge to create your fashion collection in your final year, which will be unveiled during your final year Graduate Showcase. This will provide you with a great opportunity to establish your style and skills, and present your work to industry and help set you up for a successful career after graduation.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our BA (Hons) Fashion degree focuses on developing your creative and intellectual capabilities to set you up for a career in fashion design across a broad industry such as luxury fashion houses, high street brands, and independent designers. You’ll create a variety of garments from mass-produced ready-to-wear to custom bespoke pieces.



You’ll develop a theoretical and practical understanding of pattern cutting and garment construction which will allow you to develop your design style and ideas from drawings into finished garments. You’ll also learn about current influences and the changing forces in design across the fashion design industry.



The programme explores a cross-section of market sectors, ranging from high-street fashion to ready-to-wear, suitable for both UK and global markets. Undertaking internal and external projects as part of your learning journey will help shape your understanding of the worldwide fashion industry. These skills can ultimately open the door to incredible career opportunities in your chosen sector.



You’ll explore the industry’s responsibility to work towards a more sustainable, ethical, and diverse future. Through briefs and projects, you’ll respond to these challenges currently facing the industry and develop solutions to real-life scenarios.



The programme is taught at our Scottish Borders Campus, which sits close to the heart of Scotland's luxury textile industry. We are committed to supporting textile heritage, by working with many local and national industries to help ensure that traditional craftsmanship will always have a place alongside contemporary fashion.



You’ll study a range of specialised courses in fashion design, creation, and related marketing and photography studies. You’ll develop the skills, techniques, and knowledge to create your fashion collection in your final year, which will be unveiled during your final year Graduate Showcase. This will provide you with a great opportunity to establish your style and skills, and present your work to industry and help set you up for a successful career after graduation.

Admission Requirements

29+
6+
169+
79+
59+
  • Standard entry requirements
    • Highers BBBB (over two sittings)
    • A-Levels BCC and successful digital portfolio
    • 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. Please see 'Additional Information' for further details.

4 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
20,080 GBP

Scholarships

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Master Bachelors Open

Value

$21800

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$525

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships
Master Bachelors Open

Value

25% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Jul 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$218000

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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