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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Bachelor of Design (Fashion)

  • Bachelor

Our fashion degree is the longest running fashion degree in Queensland and provides industry-standard facilities. Graduates have launched internationally successful careers.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
421672, 096565B
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
ATAR
77

About this course

Highlights
  • Study the longest running fashion degree in Queensland.
  • Learn to develop your design identity, working individually and in teams on real-world briefs and projects.
  • Be advised by leading fashion industry mentors, and learn about ethics and sustainability, industry practices and emerging digital technologies.
  • Embrace the opportunity to study abroad and gain global experience through international exchanges and internships.
Highlights
  • Study the longest running fashion degree in Queensland.
  • Learn to develop your design identity, working individually and in teams on real-world briefs and projects.
  • Be advised by leading fashion industry mentors, and learn about ethics and sustainability, industry practices and emerging digital technologies.
  • Embrace the opportunity to study abroad and gain global experience through international exchanges and internships.

Entry requirements

Year 12 early offer scheme

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12 before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

Study locations

Kelvin Grove

What you will learn

Your degree will begin with introductory and shared impact lab units where working with students from other disciplines you'll focus on problems and social issues and identify potential solutions connected to industry and community.

Your introductory studies will focus on the theory and practice of fashion design including hands-on studies of design fabrication that form the foundation for your technical skills and associated knowledge to realise your own design ideas. You will then build on this foundation through studies covering global fashion cultures ethical and sustainable practices as well as collaborative and communication skills.

In the later stages of your degree you will synthesise your understanding of product development and retail readiness including developing a major final-year project.

Double degrees

Fashion is an internationally recognised business powerhouse. Study fashion with a double degree in business to enhance your opportunities to work in diverse design careers internationally including fashion buying fashion marketer fashion finance fashion business analyst design forecaster and fashion entrepreneur.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

Our fashion graduates have had a significant impact on the emerging Brisbane fashion scene and have launched internationally successful careers. They work as independent designers or with larger fashion houses. Others work as fashion stylists international trend forecasters and product development managers.

Possible careers
  • Fashion designer
  • Fashion illustrator
  • Fashion marketer
  • Fashion professional
  • Fashion writer
  • Fashion retailer
  • Fashion stylist
  • Garment technologist
  • Merchandiser
  • Personal stylist
  • Retail buyer

Course structure

To meet the course requirements for the Bachelor of Design (Fashion) you must complete a total of 288 credit points made up of:

  • a design major (144 credit points) including four shared foundation units (48 credit points) and 96 credit points from the fashion discipline
  • four school-wide impact lab units (48 credit points)
  • complementary studies made up of both:
    • design specialisation units (minimum 48 credit points)
    • a minor or a combination of design specialisation units and electives (unit options) (48 credit points).
Study overseas

Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.

Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area depending on how they match with your QUT course.

To meet the course requirements for the Bachelor of Design (Fashion) you must complete a total of 288 credit points made up of:

  • a design major (144 credit points) including four shared foundation units (48 credit points) and 96 credit points from the fashion discipline
  • four school-wide impact lab units (48 credit points)
  • complementary studies made up of both:
    • design specialisation units (minimum 48 credit points)
    • a minor or a combination of design specialisation units and electives (unit options) (48 credit points).
Study overseas

Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.

Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area depending on how they match with your QUT course.