Key information
<p style="">The Textiles (Associate Student route) programme is delivered in partnership with Glasgow Clyde College. You'll complete a relevant HND at Glasgow Clyde College, which, upon successful completion, allows you to progress directly into Year 3 at Heriot-Watt University.
Find out more about our 3 year honours degree option.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- Non Graduating
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 3-4 years
- Location
- Scottish Borders
- Start date
- September
Fashion and textiles at Heriot-Watt ensures that graduates are suitably skilled and employable in the rapidly evolving, global design industry.
Informed by the expertise of our research-active academics and supported by the practice-based knowledge of our highly experienced technical support staff, we ensure students are exposed to a future-led curriculum, which responds to both current and emerging trends and technologies across the breadth of the creative industries.
Explore new digital technologies, alongside conventional approaches to fashion and textiles design, that will enable you to explore a broad range of market sectors, including luxury fashion, high-street brands and independent designers, across the UK and globally.
The Textiles (Associate Student route) programme is unique in that you will split your learning across Glasgow Clyde College and Heriot-Watt University. You will apply directly to Glasgow Clyde College and spend your first two years studying an appropriate HND there. During your time at college, you’ll gain knowledge of the fundamental principles of textiles. Upon successful completion of your HND, you’ll progress into the third year of either BA (Hons) Fashion, BA (Hons) Fashion Branding and Promotion or BA (Hons) Design for Textiles degree at our Scottish Borders Campus, which sits close to the heart of Scotland's luxury textile industry.
Your student experience
You’ll benefit from teaching, learning and study resources at Glasgow Clyde College and Heriot-Watt University from year 1.
Your learning will be informed by our fashion and textiles faculty and staff, whose work covers many key areas including:
- Smart Nanotextiles – Nanofibres and Nanoyarns
- Fashion Sustainability
- Design Innovation
- Printed Textile Design
- Textile and Apparel Supply Chain Management
- Photography
- Typography and Design for Print
- Digital Illustration
- Brand Management and Marketing
- Garment Making and Pattern Cutting
During your studies, you’ll benefit from our unique and purpose-built workshops and studies, providing a supported creative yet academic setting to study.
Fees and funding
Fee information
| Status* | Fee |
|---|---|
| Scotland | Paid by SAAS |
* Your residency 'status' is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course. Find out more about tuition fees.
Scholarships and bursaries
View our full range of undergraduate scholarships.
Entry requirements
If joining us in September 2027, please see the entry requirements below. Heriot-Watt offers different entry requirements, depending on your background.
Years 1 and 2 of this special partnership programme are taken at Glasgow Clyde College studying an appropriate HND.
Why Heriot-Watt
We have been producing career-ready graduates since 1821. With our roots as the world’s first Mechanics Institute, Heriot-Watt is a pioneering university with a global reach.
At Heriot-Watt, learning goes beyond the lecture theatre. We tackle real world challenges through extraordinary research – from climate change to protecting our oceans, to advancing life-saving medical breakthroughs and shaping the next generation of AI. We are also committed to developing forward-thinking design and sustainable business practices that impact industries worldwide. On our campuses you’ll find some of the world’s most advanced facilities, while our strong industry links set you up for career success. This is why almost 90% of our graduates are in employment or further education (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).
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