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Diploma of Fashion Design Technology
- Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Honours degree teaching fashion design with current technology for the fashion industry.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Fashion Design Technology and apply creative practice
- Critical evaluation
- and presentation of work to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Fashion Designer
- Fashion Entrepreneur
- Fashion Merchandiser
- Fashion Buyer
- Fashion Forecaster
- Fashion Engineer
- Fashion PR Coordinator
- Pattern Technologist
- Fashion Editor
- Fashion Director
Curriculum
- Programme Core. Year 1: Design Principles
- Introduction to Fashion Design
- Introduction to Pattern Drafting and Garment Making
- Fashion Project I
- Garment Draping
- Fashion Illustration
- Fashion History
- Intercultural Design. Year 2: Fashion Project II
- Introduction to Pattern Technology
- Ethical and Sustainable Fashion
- Innovative Industry Project
- Innovative Pattern Drafting Project
- Fashion Entrepreneurship
- Digital Illustration
- Free Electives 1
- Free Electives 2
- Free Electives 3
- Industry Training module is offered in Year 2
- Student able to opt for 1 semester abroad/mobility programme in Year 2 (Semester 4). Year 3: Fashion Design Technology Final Project I
- Garment Creation Technology I
- Fashion Communication and Visual Merchandising
- Fashion Design Technology Final Project II
- Garment Creation Technology II
- International Fashion
- Free Electives 4
- Free Electives 5.
Entry requirements
Academic
- SPM
- O-Level
- UEC
- STPM or MQF Level 3 certificate
- SPM/O-Level min 3 credits (Finance: including Mathematics and a pass in English)
- UEC min 3 Bs
- Certificate Level 3 MQF
- fashion programmes need a portfolio review
Accepted academic background
SPM, O-Level, UEC, STPM or MQF Level 3 certificate
Language tests
- IELTS 5.0 (international students)
- IELTS Academic 5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application Form
- Health Declaration Form
- Passport Photographs
- Passport Copy (All Pages)
- Certified Academic Qualifications
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
How to apply
- Confirm the programme entry requirements and intake availability with Sunway University. Prepare the completed international application form
- health declaration
- photographs
- passport pages and certified academic qualifications. Include English language results when required. Submit documents and the initial payment to the International Office at least eight weeks before intake. Accept the offer
- complete the student pass process and follow the university enrolment instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM29,038 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM742 MYR |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Sunway College, Bandar Sunway |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Sunway College |
| Department | Fashion Design Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
6 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
April 2027
Apply by
4 Feb 2027
82 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
6 Jun 2027
204 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 4 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is RM29,038 MYR per year. The application fee is RM742 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM24,000 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.0 (international students), IELTS Academic 5. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.

