Associate Degree in Fashion

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

116398J

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Brunswick

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 35,520 / year

Next Intake July-2025

Associate Degree in Fashion

About

From mastering patternmaking and fashion design to creating digital marketing strategies and pitching business concepts to industry leaders, you'll be primed to step into the fashion industry.

If you've always wanted to work in the fashion industry, the Associate Degree in Fashion is your stepping stone to achieve that dream. With its unique blend of technical expertise and business knowledge, you won't just be skilled in fundamental techniques like design concepts, pattern development, construction techniques and garment fitting; you'll also develop essential business acumen in marketing communication strategies, trend forecasting, buying methodologies and supply chain management.

Unsure of what you want to do? A common first semester will help you choose the option that best suits your dream—Design and Technology or Business and Retail.

This course also spotlights the circular economy and sustainability, which are key considerations for today's fashion industry. By exploring the fashion industry’s environmental and social impact and sustainability innovations, you'll be equipped to contribute to a more responsible and conscious fashion future.

Why study the Associate Degree in Fashion at RMIT?

Experiential learning

Address real-world challenges through industry projects and discover what the world of work is like, receiving briefs and feedback from industry professionals from leading brands in Australia.

Work-ready skills

Learn to formulate creative and innovative solutions within a team environment where negotiating, problem solving, and presentation skills are key to success.

World-class facilities

Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities at our Brunswick campus, including a simulated industry workroom, enabling the best outcomes for face-to-face learning.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 60% (see calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

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English Program Requirements

To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.0 (with no individual band below 5.5)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 60 (with minimum of 10 in Reading, 9 in Listening, 16 in Speaking and 19 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 50 (with no communication band less than 42)
C1 Advanced: minimum of 169 with no less than 162 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

Career

Whether you aspire to be a product developer, a savvy marketer, or an innovative entrepreneur, the Associate Degree in Fashion gives you a solid foundation for a strong start to any career in the fashion industry.

As a graduate of this course, you will have broad skills that will make you particularly attractive to the industry.

If you select the Design and Technology option, you bring fashion to life through expert skills in fashion design, trend research, specialist pattern making, and garment/product development.

Your career options include:

fashion designer
design assistant
product developer
trend forecaster/researcher
assistant garment technician
production assistant
junior patternmaker
quality assurance assistant
sustainability advisor
sourcing assistant.

If you select the Business and Retail option, you bring fashion from the designer to the consumer. Understanding the consumer helps guide design, product development, promotion and distribution.

Your career options include:

digital content creator
social media marketing coordinator
buying assistant
marketing assistant
product developer
trend forecaster/researcher
allocation/inventory analyst
merchandise planner
sustainability advisor
sourcing assistant.

Previous graduates have been employed by companies including Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss, French Connection, Country Road, Sussan, Rodd and Gunn, Mitch Dowd, Kmart, Sportsgirl, Cotton On, Just Jeans, Spotlight, Stafford Ellison and Myer.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 35,520

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

Step 1: Find a course

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students.

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