Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Technology Sydney |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

46,710 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Nov, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is tailored for aspiring professionals eager to make their mark in the fashion and textiles industry. Choose this programme to embark on a career that spans the breadth of the global fashion sector, equipped with both conceptual understanding and practical garment-making skills. Our curriculum stands out for its commitment to sustainability and social justice, ensuring you create fashion that matters.


Distinguish yourself as an industry innovator through our emphasis on creativity, systems thinking, and forward-looking methodologies. Benefit from hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art workshops, guided by experts, and strengthen your portfolio through collaborations with renowned brands like Australian Wool Innovation and Swarovski.


You'll not only master design but also hone vital communication and teamwork abilities, preparing you to articulate and showcase your ideas effectively. Our graduates are globally recognised, with many securing roles in major fashion cities and with top designers such as Alexander McQueen and Kenzo.


Gain a comprehensive understanding of design theory and practice, and develop a unique design language that resonates with both historical and contemporary contexts. From design principles to advanced specialisation, our progressive curriculum allows you to tailor your learning to your passions, whether that's material innovation, digital design, or construction techniques.


While UTS recognises that a commercial framework is important, students are encouraged to become industry leaders through a focus on innovation, experimentation, systems thinking and futuring methodologies. They have full access to world-class textile and fashion workshops, working under the close supervision of expert staff. This experimental spirit is balanced by close industry ties. Students get the opportunity to work on real-world projects with brands such as Australian Wool Innovation, Liberty London, ISKO Denim and Swarovski.


UTS also understands that the fashion industry is as much about people as it is about garments: through studio work and subjects in Design Studies students gain the communication and teamwork skills to develop, articulate and present their ideas to peers and industry. Graduates are recognised globally and many have gone on to work or study overseas, including fashion capitals London, New York, Tokyo and Milan. Leading international designers employing UTS graduates include Alexander McQueen, Kenzo, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Helmut Lang.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is tailored for aspiring professionals eager to make their mark in the fashion and textiles industry. Choose this programme to embark on a career that spans the breadth of the global fashion sector, equipped with both conceptual understanding and practical garment-making skills. Our curriculum stands out for its commitment to sustainability and social justice, ensuring you create fashion that matters.


Distinguish yourself as an industry innovator through our emphasis on creativity, systems thinking, and forward-looking methodologies. Benefit from hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art workshops, guided by experts, and strengthen your portfolio through collaborations with renowned brands like Australian Wool Innovation and Swarovski.


You'll not only master design but also hone vital communication and teamwork abilities, preparing you to articulate and showcase your ideas effectively. Our graduates are globally recognised, with many securing roles in major fashion cities and with top designers such as Alexander McQueen and Kenzo.


Gain a comprehensive understanding of design theory and practice, and develop a unique design language that resonates with both historical and contemporary contexts. From design principles to advanced specialisation, our progressive curriculum allows you to tailor your learning to your passions, whether that's material innovation, digital design, or construction techniques.


While UTS recognises that a commercial framework is important, students are encouraged to become industry leaders through a focus on innovation, experimentation, systems thinking and futuring methodologies. They have full access to world-class textile and fashion workshops, working under the close supervision of expert staff. This experimental spirit is balanced by close industry ties. Students get the opportunity to work on real-world projects with brands such as Australian Wool Innovation, Liberty London, ISKO Denim and Swarovski.


UTS also understands that the fashion industry is as much about people as it is about garments: through studio work and subjects in Design Studies students gain the communication and teamwork skills to develop, articulate and present their ideas to peers and industry. Graduates are recognised globally and many have gone on to work or study overseas, including fashion capitals London, New York, Tokyo and Milan. Leading international designers employing UTS graduates include Alexander McQueen, Kenzo, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Helmut Lang.

Admission Requirements

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Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

UTS: Design, Architecture and Building may consider applications based on the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if students lack academic qualifications but have extensive professional experience. The STAT is conducted through Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER).

Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building.

Non-current school leavers are selected on the basis of academic merit or on the basis of portfolio and interview rank.

Students must refer to the portfolio eligibility for the faculty’s consideration in order to get a place.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

30 Nov 2025
3 Years
Feb

Domestic
9,314 AUD
International
46,710 AUD

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