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Associate of Fashion
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
- Melbourne, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
A four-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in Fashion taught in the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Fashion to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Introduction to Fashion Practice
- Introduction to Fashion Culture. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Fashion designer
- Concept creation
- Product developer
- Buyer
- Garment technician
- Fashion entrepreneur
Curriculum
- Four-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Interchange 1 – Experimental Processes
- Introduction to Fashion Practice
- Introduction to Fashion Culture
- Fashion Practice. Final-year core: Interchange 3 – Contemporary Challenges and Design Futures
- Fashion Concept Research
- Fashion Concept Development. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent
- With a minimum average of 50% or 60% in a VCE-equivalent qualification where stated
- Some courses add prerequisites or selection tasks.
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 50
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the deadline (10 February 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
- Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
- Graduation certificates
- English test evidence
- Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,786 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $5,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Brunswick |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Design and Social Context |
| Department | Department of Creative Arts and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 192 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
10 Feb 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 10 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $38,786 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $5,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 50, Cambridge 169.