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Associate Degree in Fashion and Textile Merchandising

  • Associate Degree

Explore the wide and varied world of fashion with a career in merchandising.

Key details

Degree Type
Associate Degree
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
AD013, 071874F
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$31,680 per year / $63,360 total
ATAR
58

About this course

This associate degree, recognised as Australia's premier fashion and business course, has been designed to help you develop the high-level business acumen and creative thinking required to succeed -within the fast-paced fashion industry.

As a graduate of this course, you will be able to develop, analyse and launch successful strategies for products, brands and retail, and navigate buying and merchandising practices to find your place in this global and competitive industry.

Study locations

Brunswick

Career pathways

As a fashion and textiles merchandiser, you bring fashion from the designer to the consumer. Your understanding the consumer helps guide design, product development, promotion and distribution.

The global focus of this course allows you to set your sights on an international career that spans roles such as:

  • product developer
  • trend forecaster
  • merchandise planner or allocator
  • range coordinator
  • design assistant
  • production assistant
  • digital marketing specialist
  • buying assistant
  • stock manager
  • buying administrator, or
  • online merchandiser

Graduates of this course have been employed by companies including Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss, French Connection, Calvin Klein, Sussan, Rodd and Gunn, Jockey Australia, Mitch Dowd, Kmart, Sportsgirl, Cotton On, Diana Ferrari, Just Jeans, Jag, Spotlight, and LOFFT Fashion Agency.

Some graduates have also developed their own fashion labels and boutique businesses.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.