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School of Textiles and Design

Welcome to the School of Textiles and Design

A centre of excellence in design, the school brings together talented students from across the globe to study collaboratively in a range of design, fashion and textiles focused programmes.

A recent £2.5 million investment will see the refurbishment of school’s three-story High Mill building, due to be complete by September 2026, ensuring this historic landmark continues to serve as a dynamic hub for design for years to come.

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Undergraduate study

Interested in studying with us? View the unique range of undergraduate programmes on offer.

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Postgraduate study

View our unique range of postgraduate programmes we have on offer.

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Research

Heriot-Watt School of Textiles and Design Research activity and projects

Our campuses

The School of Textiles and Design operates from Galashiels in the Scottish Borders and Dubai, giving students exciting inter-campus study options.

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Showcase

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PhD opportunities

Research opportunities allow individuals wishing to explore their own chosen subject area or project to self-fund their own studies at the School of Textiles.

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PhD scholarships

Our scholarships are aligned to specific research projects and follow a competitive recruitment process.