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Heriot-Watt University: Fashion and Textiles Management
| Institution | Heriot-Watt University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Textiles and Design View department profile |
| Web | www.hw.ac.uk/about/our-schools/textiles-and-design/study/postgraduate |
| studywithus@hw.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0131 451 3729 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our MSc Fashion and Textiles Management provides you with an in-depth understanding of business processes and functions within the industry’s creative foundations. You’ll challenge traditional and contemporary uses of fashion and textiles and look at ways to create opportunities to promote new approaches and processes in fashion and textiles.
The postgraduate master’s degree is aimed at those from both business and textile backgrounds and offers you the chance to carry out structured research investigations. The programme allows you to concentrate on an area of fashion and textile management that is particularly suited to you, while you cover everything from design and manufacture to technology and creativity.
You’ll gain the knowledge, skills and competencies to meet the diverse demands of the fashion and textile industries and develop an inter-disciplinary understanding of key issues relating to the design, management, and innovation in fashion and textiles. You’ll gain the necessary attributes to set you up for a successful career upon graduation.
Upon completion of the programme, you’ll emerge a competent and confident professional ready to tackle the global fashion and textiles industries with an in-depth understanding of the creative process and its management in both international and local contexts.
Your learning environment
During your studies, you’ll benefit from our unique and purpose-built workshops and studios, providing you with a supportive, creative, and academic setting to study Fashion and Textile Management.
You’ll have access to our fully equipped apparel workshops, spacious studies with blended use workspaces, technical workshops, and our premium Computer Aided Design (CAD) suites. The state-of-the-art industrial production equipment will enable you to develop your skills, whilst exploring and establishing your interest within the world of Fashion and Textiles Management.
At our highly creative and practical Scottish Borders Campus, located in the heart of Scotland’s luxury textile industry, you’ll be part of a diverse yet dedicated community of students studying Communication and Design, Constructed and Virtual Environments, Fashion and Textiles, and Textiles and Design. You’ll collaborate with students from your programme, and across the campus, to develop deep connections with your peers and set you up with an established industry network upon graduation.
We appreciate all students are different, and the programme has been designed to be as inclusive and dynamic as possible.
Customise your learning
You’ll follow a comprehensive course structure, learning topics including buyers specifications and performance testing, design thinking and innovation, brand management, and research methods. You’ll have the opportunity to customise your learning, by choosing two optional courses from materials, sustainable design and management, design technologies, and business enterprise. This will allow you to focus in on the areas of fashion and textiles management that interest you the most.
In your final semester, you’ll complete your masters project, in which you’ll consolidate your knowledge and skills to carry out an in-depth investigation. You’ll be required to demonstrate your mastery of fashion and textile management by developing an original, effective, and creative response to current problems and issues in fashion and textiles.
You can choose whether to study the programme full-time, part-time, or by course. This flexibility allows you to fit your postgraduate studies around your lifestyle. If you decided to study part-time, you register for two courses per semester and progress to the dissertation at the end of your second year.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent is required. Evidence which demonstrates an understanding of creative processes and/or business systems is required. These could include, but are not limited to: Fashion, Design, Technology, Manufacture, Retail or Management. Evidence of creative-related experience from a work environment is also encouraged. We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details. English language requirements If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5 except for writing which must be at 6.0 minimum. If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies. |
| Location | Scottish Borders Campus Netherdale Galashiels TD1 3HF |
Fees
| England | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 19816 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent is required. Evidence which demonstrates an understanding of creative processes and/or business systems is required. These could include, but are not limited to: Fashion, Design, Technology, Manufacture, Retail or Management. Evidence of creative-related experience from a work environment is also encouraged. We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details. English language requirements If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5 except for writing which must be at 6.0 minimum. If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies. |
| Location | Scottish Borders Campus Netherdale Galashiels TD1 3HF |
Fees
| England | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 19816 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent is required. Evidence which demonstrates an understanding of creative processes and/or business systems is required. These could include, but are not limited to: Fashion, Design, Technology, Manufacture, Retail or Management. Evidence of creative-related experience from a work environment is also encouraged. We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details. English language requirements If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5 except for writing which must be at 6.0 minimum. If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies. |
| Location | Scottish Borders Campus Netherdale Galashiels TD1 3HF |
Fees
| England | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 19816 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent is required. Evidence which demonstrates an understanding of creative processes and/or business systems is required. These could include, but are not limited to: Fashion, Design, Technology, Manufacture, Retail or Management. Evidence of creative-related experience from a work environment is also encouraged. We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details. English language requirements If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5 except for writing which must be at 6.0 minimum. If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies. |
| Location | Scottish Borders Campus Netherdale Galashiels TD1 3HF |
Fees
| England | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10528 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 19816 GBP for Whole course |
About Textiles and Design at Heriot-Watt University
The School of Textiles and Design at Heriot-Watt University offers an inspiring and forward-thinking environment where creativity, innovation and industry insight come together. Our diverse portfolio of postgraduate taught programmes is designed to meet the demands of fast-moving global industries, equipping you with the skills and confidence to thrive in an ever-evolving design landscape.
Our faculty bring extensive real-world experience from across the textiles, fashion and design sectors. They are passionate educators committed to sharing their expertise and supporting you as you develop into the next generation of creative leaders.
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