You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 65% average (check calculator below).
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Covering diverse and contemporary global practice, in the Bachelor of Fashion (Design) you will learn about commercial, niche, luxury and emerging markets, and cross-disciplinary areas of practice. You will also be able to select a minor specialisation in textile design, enterprise or sustainable innovation, allowing you to customise your studies according to your interests and career goals.
As a student, you’ll be encouraged to create ethical design propositions and use cross-disciplinary strategies to drive global and competitive practice. As a graduate, you will have comprehensive knowledge in fashion design, preparing you for a wide range of existing and new industry contexts, jobs of the future, or further study.
RMIT students and graduates receive national design awards, scholarships, and invitations to participate in national and international showcases, events and exhibitions, including:
Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) National Graduate Showcase
Melbourne Fashion Week (M/FW) Student Collections Runway
Graduate Fashion Week (GFW) London International Catwalk
iD Dunedin Emerging Designer Award
Design Institute of Australia (DIA) Graduate of the Year Award (GOTYA)
CRICOS Code: 0100709
Program Structure
To graduate you must complete the following. All courses listed may not be available each semester.
Year One
Complete the following Six (6) Core Courses:
Course Title
Introduction to Fashion Design Practice
Fashion Expressions
Fashion and Textiles Materials
Fashion, Textiles, Place and Story
Fashion Design Industry Techniques
Fashion Design Reuse
ANDSelect Two (2) Courses from the Program Options (listed at the end of the program structure)
Year Two
Complete the following Three (3) Core Courses:
Course Title
Transform Fashion Design Materials
Fashion Communication Design
Fashion Design Partnered Project
ANDSelect Three (3) Courses from the Program Options list AND/OR the Fashion and Textiles Minors listed at the end of the program structure.ANDSelect and Complete One (1) Course from any:University Elective
Year Three
Complete the following Four (4) Core Courses:
Course Title
Fashion Design Persona Project
Fashion Design Strategies and Environments
Fashion Design Project Launch
Fashion Presentation Design
ANDSelect One (1) Course from the Program Options list AND/OR the Fashion and Textiles Minors (listed at the end of the program structure)ANDSelect and Complete One (1) Course from any:University Elective
Program Options
Program Option List:
Course Title
Garment Design Industry Techniques
Fashion and Dress
Custom Fashion Design Industry Techniques
Fashion Design Object and Space
Fashion Design Performance and Function
Fashion Design Diversity
Fashion and Textile Industry Placement
Fashion Global Experience
Fashion Design Languages and Writing
Fashion Design, Wear, Use and Consumption
Fashion Design Body Artefacts and Accessories
Fashion Design Compositions and Styling
Fashion Bio Design
Digital Prototyping for Fashion and Textiles
Fashion and Textiles Minor List
{Textile Design Minor:
Course Title
Introduction to Textile Design Practice
Digital Textile Design
Contemporary and Ethical Textiles
Knitted Textile Design
Woven Textile Design
Screen Printed Textile Design
Digital Printed Textile Design
Textile Surface Transformations
Textile Design Illustration
Knitted Textile Form
Textile Design, Colour and Surface
ORFashion and Textiles Sustainable Innovation Minor:
Course Title
Introduction to Sustainable Innovation for Fashion and Textiles
Methods for User Centred Design
Fashion Ethics
Sustainable Materials
Material Techniques for a Circular Economy
Digital Techniques and the Body
Smart and Active Materials
Wearable Technologies
Fashion AI
Material Alchemy
ORFashion Enterprise Minor:
Course Title
Introduction to Fashion Enterprise
Fashion Consumer Insights
Fashion Merchandise Management
Introduction to Fashion Retailing
Introduction to Fashion Marketing
Fashion Enterprise Creation
Fashion and Luxury Brand Management
Fashion Buying Strategies
Fashion Enterprise Global Experience
As a graduate of this degree, you’ll be qualified for a range of professional roles in fashion and design related industries.
There are roles available across commercial practice, niche fashion areas, emerging design markets, contemporary luxury industries, and cross disciplinary subsectors of the fashion world.
This qualification can lead to careers including:
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
