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Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Sustainability
- Sydney, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A diploma in ethical and sustainable fashion design.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Design in Fashion and Sustainability. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.
Career outcomes
- Fashion design assistant
- textile designer
- visual merchandiser
- fashion designer
- production manager
- sustainability consultant
- fashion coordinator
Curriculum
- Eight-month full-time diploma of eight units. Trimester 1: fashion design function
- fibres and fabrics
- sustainable fashion business and creative foundations. Trimester 2: fashion design reinvention
- resourcing and remaking
- history of fashion systems and industry foundations. It leads to the Bachelor of Design (Fashion & Sustainability).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completion of a senior secondary certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12
- Aged at least 18 at course start
- English proficiency (IELTS 6.0
- No band below 6.0
- Or listed alternatives)
- Possible interview or audition
- No ATAR required.
Accepted academic background
Completion of a senior secondary school certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12, Aged at least 18 at course commencement, English proficiency, Interview (and audition or portfolio for some courses, E.g.. Music performance and performing arts), Genuine Student criteria. No ATAR required
Language tests
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
- Genuine Student Supporting Documents If Applicable
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,536 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Sydney (Waterloo) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Fashion |
| Department | Fashion & Sustainability |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 24 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
12 Feb 2027
91 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
153 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
244 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 12 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,536 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.

