Interior Architecture and Design - BA (Hons)
Heriot-Watt University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Our Interior Architecture & Design programme offers a creative blend of design skills to equip you for industry. Youll 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. ...Read more

Our 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. Our 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. Many of our graduates go on to work in creative roles in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and beyond, for companies such as AECOM, Area, and IKEA . You could follow in their footsteps.

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  UCAS
WUSCA ranking:
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33/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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58th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
25th
What students say
M
Mohammad
22 Jan 25

Best aspects of the university: 1. Academic Excellence: High-quality faculty, rigorous curricula, and access to cutting-edge research opportunities. 2. Diverse Learning..Read more

V
Vishaal
22 Jan 25

It’s multi diverse people and atmosphere that’s make it great place to study..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6):

Pass Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent) Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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£20,080 per year

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£20,080 per year

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M
Mohammad
22 Jan 25
MA Interior Architecture and Design
Best aspects of the university: 1. Academic Excellence: High-quality faculty, rigorous curricula, and access to cutting-edge research opportunities. 2. Diverse Learning...
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V
Vishaal
22 Jan 25
MA Interior Architecture and Design
It’s multi diverse people and atmosphere that’s make it great place to study...
Read more
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Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University , Edinburgh

Heriot-Watt University is based in Edinburgh, Scotland’s beautiful and historic capital city....

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Heriot-Watt University
Nether Road Galashiels Galashiels Scottish Borders TD1 3HF United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wallyford  15.3 miles away

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