Bachelor of Design (Fashion) Majoring in Fashion Design

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Bachelor of Design (Fashion) Majoring in Fashion Design

Swinburne University of Technology

Australia, Melbourne

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Swinburne University of Technology

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

116377C

Campuses

Hawthorn

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines16-Mar-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 41,110 / year

Next Intake 16-Mar-2026

Bachelor of Design (Fashion) Majoring in Fashion Design

About

Overview

Stand out in the fast-changing fashion industry with a Bachelor of Design (Fashion) at Swinburne. Developed with industry experts, this degree positions you at the forefront of fashion innovation. You’ll research, conceptualise, prototype and construct sustainable, technology-driven designs that shape the future of fashion. With a strong focus on digital solutions, innovative fabrics and ethical practice, you’ll graduate career-ready with experience at some of Australia’s most in-demand labels. Small, practical classes ensure you gain essential sewing and garment construction skills from your very first semester.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).

Applications that meet the pre-requisite requirements will be considered based on applicant portfolio.

Guaranteed Entry ATAR

Subject adjustments:

A study score of 25 in Art Creative Practice, Product Design and Technologies, Media, Creative and Digital Media (VCE VET) I, Art Making and Exhibiting, Systems Engineering or Visual Communication Design equals 4 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 15 points. Subject adjustment points are applied to the aggregate, not the ATAR.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent overseas qualification.

This will be assessed at the time of your application. To check your eligibility for this course, visit our entry requirements for international students page.

Entry requirements for international students

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65% or above
or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

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Career

Your career opportunities

In house or freelance fashion designer
Startup fashion designer
Stylist
Design consultant
Technical designer
Product manager

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 41,110

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

Certified copies of your previous academic results.
Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
Letters from your school or employer.
If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course.