Bachelor of Textiles (Design)

    Bachelor of Textiles (Design)

    Duration3 year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026
    Bachelor of Textiles (Design)

    About

    Textile designers work across multiple contexts and collaborate with other disciplines, such as fashion, interior, architecture, industrial, automotive industries, as well as developing emerging, custom and niche independent design practices.

    Your studies will cover diverse and contemporary practice, including commercial, contemporary and global textile design industry, related fields and emerging markets. You will be able to customise your study when you select a minor specialisation in fashion design, enterprise and sustainable innovation. As part of this, you’ll be encouraged to create ethical design propositions and use cross-disciplinary design strategies and collaboration to drive global and competitive practice.

    Why study textiles at RMIT?

    Leading experts

    Learn from academics with extensive industry experience and well-developed networks.

    Practical learning

    Immerse yourself in hands-on studio learning from the very beginning of your degree.

    Industry relevant

    Developed in collaboration with industry, this course reflects current practices and techniques.

    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 65% (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 Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    To study this course 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.

    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 Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

    Career

    Graduates enter into a variety of professional roles in the fashion and textile sectors, including commercial practice, niche, design production, emerging markets and related disciplinary contexts.

    These roles are in global enterprises in design industries, including fashion, industrial, interior, architecture, automotive, and visual arts practices.

    This qualification can lead to careers including:

    • textile designer
    • print, materials, knitwear and product designer
    • colour and trim designer for automotive
    • colour and trend forecaster
    • stationary designer
    • surface designer for interiors
    • upholstery fabric, wallpaper, carpet and rug designer.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 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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    Bachelor of Textiles (Design)
    RMIT University
    RMIT University
    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne