Become a leader in design
Together, we shape ideas into meaningful design.
Create forward‑thinking design solutions across fashion, textiles, digital experiences and environments. Established in a long heritage of design innovation, Heriot‑Watt University brings together global perspectives, industry-led insight and future focused practice to create impact worldwide.
Postgraduate programmes with a purpose
Our postgraduate programmes empower you to design with intent, respond to real‑world challenges and build the skills employers are looking for in a rapidly evolving global design industry. Guided by research‑active academics, you’ll engage with a future‑led curriculum shaped by emerging trends, technologies and industry insight across the creative industries.
Whether your focus is creative practice, strategy or innovation, you’ll use design to drive change - shaping more sustainable, inclusive and future‑ready solutions.
Why choose Heriot-Watt for design?
1st
Top university in Scotland for producing CEOs (Novuna Business Cash Flow, 2025).
Work-ready
Strong industry partnerships and real-world project experience
1st
1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).
Funding and scholarships available
We disburse over £6 million a year in fee and stipend scholarships - more than 400 students benefit from scholarship awards.
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