Bachelor of Design (Fashion)

Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

Level: Bachelor
Duration: 3.0F/P
Campus: Hawthorn (VIC)
Intl. Tuition: A$41,110 (2026-27)
Home Tuition: A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Fashion graduates work in design studios, fashion houses, textile firms and retail buying, with pathways into luxury fashion, sustainable apparel, costume design and retail product development. Portfolio and internship experience are essential for competitive entry.

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Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 45,354
Staff Ratio: 17.0:1
International: 36.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 73.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: A$41,110; per year, 2026-27 Official fee page
Home Tuition: A$9,880; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Educational History An applicant's entire academic history, including ATAR results, will be considered for entry into this course. Applicants with complete and/or incomplete post
secondary studies at the VET level within the last seven years will be also considered. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they:
apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR
are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Art Creative Practice, Product Design and Technologies, Media, Creative and Digital Media (VCE VET) I, Art Making and Exhibiting, Systems Engineering or Visual Communication Design equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 15 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Educational History An applicant's entire academic history, including ATAR results, will be considered for entry into this course. Applicants with complete and/or incomplete post
secondary studies at the VET level within the last seven years will be also considered. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they:
apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR
are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Art Creative Practice, Product Design and Technologies, Media, Creative and Digital Media (VCE VET) I, Art Making and Exhibiting, Systems Engineering or Visual Communication Design equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 15 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Educational History An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including ATAR results, will be considered for entry into this course. Applicants who have completed post
secondary studies at undergraduate level i.e. bachelor and above, will be considered for this course. Applicants whose incomplete undergraduate studies and complete and/or incomplete VET studies were undertaken within the last seven years will also be considered. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Educational History An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including ATAR results, will be considered for entry into this course. Applicants with complete and/or incomplete post
secondary studies at the VET level within the last seven years will be also considered. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Educational History An applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years will be considered for entry into this course. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they:
apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR
are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in English other than EAL or at least 25 in English as an Additional Language. Non
Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or equivalent . | Current Year 12 graduates Portfolio Requirement All applicants must complete and submit a portfolio. Your portfolio should reflect your interest in design and how you share your ideas. This can include designs in various stages of the production process, from concept sketches and works
in
progress to finished pieces. For submission deadlines and access to the portfolio guidelines visit Swinburne's course page. To submit your portfolio, visit SlideRoom . Recent Year 12 graduates Portfolio Requirement All applicants must complete and submit a portfolio. Your portfolio should reflect your interest in design and how you share your ideas. This can include designs in various stages of the production process, from concept sketches and works
in
progress to finished pieces. For submission deadlines and access to the portfolio guidelines visit Swinburne's course page. To submit your portfolio, visit SlideRoom . Applicants with Higher Education study Portfolio Requirement All applicants must complete and submit a portfolio. Your portfolio should reflect your interest in design and how you share your ideas. This can include designs in various stages of the production process, from concept sketches and works
in
progress to finished pieces. For submission deadlines and access to the portfolio guidelines visit Swinburne's course page. To submit your portfolio, visit SlideRoom . Applicants with VET study Portfolio Requirement All applicants must complete and submit a portfolio. Your portfolio should reflect your interest in design and how you share your ideas. This can include designs in various stages of the production process, from concept sketches and works
in
progress to finished pieces. For submission deadlines and access to the portfolio guidelines visit Swinburne's course page. To submit your portfolio, visit SlideRoom . Applicants with work and life experience Portfolio Requirement All applicants must complete and submit a portfolio. Your portfolio should reflect your interest in design and how you share your ideas. This can include designs in various stages of the production process, from concept sketches and works
in
progress to finished pieces. For submission deadlines and access to the portfolio guidelines visit Swinburne's course page. To submit your portfolio, visit SlideRoom .

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 45,354; Total students
Staff Ratio: 17:1; Students per staff
International Students: 36%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 7.8/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community | Global / diverse | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture

Student Life & City (indicative)

What Students Love

Rich arts & cultural scene
Great café culture
Diverse international food scene
Active music scene

University Stats

Total Students45,354

Student-to-Staff Ratio17:1

International Students36%

Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 73%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Fashion graduates work in design studios, fashion houses, textile firms and retail buying, with pathways into luxury fashion, sustainable apparel, costume design and retail product development.
Portfolio and internship experience are essential for competitive entry.