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Diploma of Fashion Design Technology

Sunway University

  • Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Sunway University campus

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

  1. Confirm the programme entry requirements and intake availability with Sunway University. Prepare the completed international application form
  2. health declaration
  3. photographs
  4. 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
  5. complete the student pass process and follow the university enrolment instructions.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM29,038 MYR
Application feeRM742 MYR
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSunway College, Bandar Sunway
Faculty or schoolSunway College
DepartmentFashion Design Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteInstitution-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

    Closed
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    April 2027

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    4 Feb 2027

    82 days left
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    August 2027

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    6 Jun 2027

    204 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.