Key information
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the creative design process, bringing functional and sustainable interior environments to life.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- BA (Hons)
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Location
- Dubai
- Start date
- September
Our Interior Architecture and Design undergraduate program embraces the idea that design is a catalyst for innovation. In a dynamic, creative learning environment, you’ll hone your ideation abilities and sharpen your intellectual agility. At the heart of this programme lies critical thinking, curiosity, and a thorough exploration of core design principles.
Through thematic design studios and practical projects, you’ll learn to tackle complex design challenges by applying theoretical knowledge and evidence-based concepts. Our state-of-the-art campus, complete with tech-enabled learning spaces and specialised facilities, will equip you with practical technological skills. We offer active learning spaces, a computer lab, design studios, and a photography lab, all supported by our dedicated academic staff who are committed to enhancing the student experience.
Our hands-on curriculum will prepare you to tackle real-world challenges with practical problem-solving skills, inspiring you to explore and innovate while mastering the tools required to shape the world of design.
Your student experience
This programme is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education, licensed by the KHDA Government of Dubai, and also accredited and approved by the UK Royal Charter. Read more about the UAE Federal Accreditation.
Go Global
Go Global is our student mobility programme, allowing you to seamlessly transfer your studies to one of our global campuses, or to a partner university. Live and learn in a new country, experience different cultures and build a global perspective, while continuing your degree without interruption.
Inter-Campus Transfer: United Kingdom
Course content
September Intake
Mandatory September
- Design Context and Process
- Design Communication
Mandatory January
- Design Prototyping
- Design Challenge
Disclaimer
The courses mentioned above may change between now and the time that you study. For more information, please view our Terms and Conditions.
Fees and funding
| Status | Full Time |
|---|---|
| Fee | AED 82,264 |
- All tuition fees inclusive of VAT.
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
- GCE A-Level - CCD (or BBBB at AS Level)
- CBSE/Other Indian Boards – 65%
- American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% + SAT I – 1000 (500 English + 500 Math)
- Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75%
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL and 3 SL)
- BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM
- African WAEC/NECO/WASSCE - B2
- FBISE or grade 12 equivalent - 70%
- Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0
- French Baccalaureate - 12/20 + IELTS 6.0
- Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
- Scottish Higher - Minimum of BBBB in Scottish Highers in relevant subjects
To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.
To find out about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email to dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
Why Heriot-Watt
As the first British university to set up a campus in Dubai in 2005, we have established ourselves as a pioneer in the higher education market in the UAE. The three consecutive five-star ratings by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a testament to our reputation for world-class teaching.
The futuristic Dubai campus is designed to offer interactive and collaborative learning experiences with innovative classroom styles fostering group work and engagement like Collaborative lecture theatres, Digitally Classrooms and Seminar rooms. The campus also has dedicated cutting-edge laboratories and workshops that span various engineering disciplines along with Psychology, IT, Photography, Design and Architecture.
Our practical, leading-edge research combined with strong links to business and industry, have made our graduates highly employable and sought after by the best organisations worldwide, with over 90% in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months of graduation. On top of that, we have beautiful campuses, across the globe, so you'll get a truly international education through our Go Global programme.
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