Diploma in Fashion and Sustainability

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Applicants for this diploma must have completed a TAFE undergraduate Certificate in Sustainable Practice. Applicants can apply directly to UTS via My Student Portal.

On completion of this diploma, students are eligible to apply for entry to C10306 Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles via UAC. Students will still need to meet the existing admission requirements for non-recent school leavers. Students who successfully get an offer for C10306 Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles will be granted 24 credit points toward the degree.

This course is designed for individuals aiming to enter the fashion industry with a focus on sustainability or those seeking to advance to the Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles. Choose this course to gain a unique blend of fashion and sustainability knowledge, setting you apart in a competitive industry.

What sets this diploma apart is its status as the sole offering by a public Australian university, leveraging UTS's global reputation in fashion education. You will gain practical skills in conceptual research, design development, garment-making, and illustration, all through the lens of sustainability.

You will learn about the critical sustainability challenges facing the fashion sector and explore design as a catalyst for sustainable change. The course combines hands-on workshops with expert guidance, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of fashion's role in shaping a sustainable future.

Teaching methods include practical workshops, project-based learning, and close mentorship from internationally recognised academics. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with relevant, real-world skills for careers in fashion production, sampling, and design, or for further academic study.

This is currently the only diploma on fashion and sustainability offered by a public university in Australia. It builds on the global reputation that UTS has in fashion education, and gives students access to high-quality facilities and internationally renowned academic staff. The diploma gives students relevant skills with real-world applications for employment or for further study.

Admission requirements

Applicants for admission must satisfy the selection criteria as specified by the faculty.

Applicants must have completed a TAFE undergraduate Certificate in Sustainable Practice. Domestic applicants can apply directly to UTS via My Student Portal.

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Applicants for admission must satisfy the selection criteria as specified by the faculty.

Applicants must have completed a TAFE undergraduate Certificate in Sustainable Practice. Domestic applicants can apply directly to UTS via My Student Portal.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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