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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

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Bachelor of Design - International (Fashion)

  • Bachelor

Our fashion degree is the longest running fashion degree in Queensland. This course combines your fashion degree with a year of international studies.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Course Code
401392, 096566A
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
ATAR
87

About this course

Highlights
  • Travel overseas, immerse yourself in a different culture and be on pace with international design trends.
  • Enjoy a year of studying with one of our international partner universities in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Hong Kong, the US and Canada.
  • Enhance your global employability and open unique career opportunities.
Highlights
  • Travel overseas, immerse yourself in a different culture and be on pace with international design trends.
  • Enjoy a year of studying with one of our international partner universities in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Hong Kong, the US and Canada.
  • Enhance your global employability and open unique career opportunities.

Entry requirements

Study locations

Kelvin Grove

What you will learn

Great design is happening all around the world. If you want to travel overseas immerse yourself in a different culture and be on pace with the design trends emerging in another country this degree is for you.

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 your third year of study you will spend two semesters (96 credit points) studing abroad before returning to synthesise your understanding of product development and retail readiness including developing a major final-year project.

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.

An additional year of International studies will enhance your global employability and open unique career opportunities.
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 - International (Fashion) you must complete a total of 384 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:
    • design specialisation units (minimum 48 credit points)
    • a minor or a combination of design specialisation units and electives (unit options) (48 credit points).
  • an international study year (96 credit points).

Note: Bachelor of Design - International is being introduced progressively with first year introduced in 2019 and fourth year in 2022.

Special conditions

You'll need to meet certain criteria to be eligible for your exchange year including:

  • be currently enrolled at QUT (not deferred).
  • have a GPA of at least 4.50. This must be maintained up until your time of departure for exchange.
  • you must complete DYB102 Impact Lab 2: People at any stage prior to your exchange.
  • be supported by your faculty who will be asked to confirm your suitability to participate in the exchange program. They will consider any history of not meeting the standards of behaviour outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
  • be financially self-sufficient for the duration of your exchange. You'll need to pay for your own travel and living expenses.
  • agree to the key exchange requirements when applying for exchange. These include but are not limited to:
    • Abiding by the QUT code of conduct whilst on exchange
    • Attending the compulsory pre-departure session.
    • Abiding by all exchange conditions with regards to QUT insurance and registration with Customer Care. More information about this is given on the pre-departure page.

Students who do not meet these requirements will be ineligible.

Where possible QUT will try to ensure students get their preferred study destination but this cannot be guaranteed. However every student who meets the QUT exchange program requirements as well as DE45 course requirements will be able to undertake an overseas study experience.

To meet the course requirements for the Bachelor of Design - International (Fashion) you must complete a total of 384 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:
    • design specialisation units (minimum 48 credit points)
    • a minor or a combination of design specialisation units and electives (unit options) (48 credit points).
  • an international study year (96 credit points).

Note: Bachelor of Design - International is being introduced progressively with first year introduced in 2019 and fourth year in 2022.

Special conditions

You'll need to meet certain criteria to be eligible for your exchange year including:

  • be currently enrolled at QUT (not deferred).
  • have a GPA of at least 4.50. This must be maintained up until your time of departure for exchange.
  • you must complete DYB102 Impact Lab 2: People at any stage prior to your exchange.
  • be supported by your faculty who will be asked to confirm your suitability to participate in the exchange program. They will consider any history of not meeting the standards of behaviour outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
  • be financially self-sufficient for the duration of your exchange. You'll need to pay for your own travel and living expenses.
  • agree to the key exchange requirements when applying for exchange. These include but are not limited to:
    • Abiding by the QUT code of conduct whilst on exchange
    • Attending the compulsory pre-departure session.
    • Abiding by all exchange conditions with regards to QUT insurance and registration with Customer Care. More information about this is given on the pre-departure page.

Students who do not meet these requirements will be ineligible.

Where possible QUT will try to ensure students get their preferred study destination but this cannot be guaranteed. However every student who meets the QUT exchange program requirements as well as DE45 course requirements will be able to undertake an overseas study experience.

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