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Textile Design and Clothing Manufacture, PhD

Heriot-Watt University, the United Kingdom

Heriot-Watt University

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
PhDFull-time3 yearsSeptemberfind outfind out
MPhilFull-time18 monthsSeptemberfind outfind out

About Textile Design and Clothing Manufacture, PhD - at Heriot-Watt University

The Research Institute for Flexible Materials (RIFleX), under the leadership of Professor George Stylios, carries out leading research at the textile/clothing interface, for example, in methods for measurement of textile aesthetics and for fabric mechanics. In addition, computer-aided 3D modelling and visualisation techniques, linked to human body and face modelling, are being developed to simulate garment drape.

In addition to opportunities in MPhil/PhD research, the School houses a unique collection of historical textiles within the Archive Resource Centre and accommodates research related to the history of art and design.

Notes about fees for this course

Fees for this course can be found on the tuition fees page.

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Entry requirements

Contact the School to discuss. You should also refer to our PhD pages for advice on undertaking a research degree and developing your research proposal.

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