Overview

Set yourself apart in the rapidly evolving world of fashion with a Bachelor of Design (Fashion) from Swinburne, created by experts to place you at the cutting edge. Research, conceptualise, prototype and construct sustainable, technology-enabled designs, and define the future of fashion design. With a focus on digital solutions, novel fabrics and ethical practices, you’ll graduate career-ready with real experience among some of Australia’s most sought-after labels.

Check the Bachelor of Design (Fashion) handbook

Your industry experience

Bolster your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs – a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. This can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects.

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Skills you’ll learn

  • Technology-enabled garments
  • Smart apparel and jewellery
  • Wearable technologies
  • Novel and innovative fabrics
  • Ethical & sustainable design & manufacturing
  • 3D digital design and prototyping

Your career opportunities

  • In house or freelance fashion designer
  • Startup fashion designer
  • Stylist
  • Design consultant
  • Technical designer
  • Product manager

Key codes

CRICOS course code
116377C
VTAC Code (IFP)
3400213313
VTAC Code (CSP)
3400213311
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Why Swinburne?

Ranked Top 150 in Art and Design

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

5 stars for overall experience

#1 in Melbourne for graduate found full-time employment 4 months after completing their degree 

#1 in Melbourne for graduate salary one year out