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Interior Architecture and Design

Heriot-Watt University

Venues

Scottish Borders Campus

Content

The Interior Architecture & Design programme offers a creative blend of design skills to equip you for industry. You'll apply conceptual methods to imaginatively adapt or re-use interior environments. Key areas that you will study include sustainability, human-centred design, hand and digital making skills, materials, drawing, furniture and detailing, technology and digital communication.

You’ll learn about innovative new technology that can help you bring your interior design ideas to life. You’ll work on real projects for industry. Students have worked with brands such as Adidas, Herman Miller and Accor Hotel Group.

You'll have the opportunity to work with many external partners, organisations, and businesses. You’ll be encouraged to challenge yourself, make connections, and develop skills that will be useful after graduation, while also building your identity as a designer.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBB (two sittings) plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BBBC (two sittings) including English plus Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Entry to year 2 may be possible with Advanced Highers at ABB plus Highers at BBBB.

You also need to submit a design portfolio to demonstrate an interest in Interior Design.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BA Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

W252

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

School of Textiles and Design

Department

Constructed and Virtual Environments

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.hw.ac.uk