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Bachelor of Design: Fashion Design Major

Bachelor

This major is designed for creative individuals passionate about fashion and contemporary design. It covers foundational creative thinking, cultural significance, and innovative practices in fashion design, with hands-on experience in advanced studios equipped with industrial machinery and digital tools.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

MJRU-FASHN

Study Mode

In person

ATAR

About this course

Overview

This major suits creative individuals who have a keen interest in fashion and a passion for contemporary design.

You will learn the foundations of creative thinking and the relationship between garment and body. You'll explore the cultural significance of fashion design, gaining insights into global trends. You'll discover diverse pattern-cutting techniques from non-Western traditions, reflecting the evolving influences of society and culture.

You'll learn the principles of design and creative studio practice, and also explore innovative design practices that respond to local and global issues impacting the fashion industry.

At our advanced fashion studio - equipped with industrial machinery, specialist equipment and digital design and digital pattern-cutting software - you'll also develop skills in fabric manipulation and construction, design, pattern making, styling and fashion illustration.

This major encourages you to take an innovative approach to design, achieve technical competence and gain industry experience. You'll graduate with the expertise for a range of career opportunities within the fashion industry.

Graduating fashion students may also present their work to industry professionals at an end-of-year fashion show.

Fashion Design is offered as part of the Bachelor of Design. You will be able to enhance your degree by selecting to study either two additional minors or one minor and four elective units to support your career goals.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You're considered a high school leaver if you:

Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

ATAR pathway

Guaranteed ATAR 70
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.

Desirable WACE subjects

Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren't essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.

Alternative pathways

Portfolio entry

Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin's ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.

UniReady

If you don't meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.

Certificate IV + English Competency

The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).

Indigenous applicant

If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.

STAT entry

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

Written English, MC Verbal and Quantitative

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing: 6
Speaking: 6
Reading: 6
Listening: 6
Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

What you'll learn

apply the principles and technology of garment design and construction; independently research and manage the application of new skills and knowledge to the garment design process
apply critical thinking and evaluation to the practice of contemporary fashion design; apply the language and semiotics of garment to the expression of an idea or concept
apply the principles of garment design through an investigation of 2D and 3D media; develop a collection through the synthesis of a body of independent research
clearly communicate design solutions through the application of written, verbal two and three dimensional information; apply a high level of professional practice in the presentation of work to industry
analyse garment technologies for appropriate application to garment design and production; assess the impact of technology on sustainable design practice
independently sustain their intellectual curiosity, apply critical thinking and evaluation to the practice of contemporary fashion design
research and analyse contemporary garment technologies in relation to global sustainability; integrate knowledge gained from research into the design and construction of new garments for the 'global village'
recognise the theoretical underpinnings of garment and its cultural context; respect and value the diversity of garment design and structure from different cultures
develop and demonstrate professional and personal attributes necessary to success in the fashion industry, including interpersonal skills, and an appreciation of business ethics; apply leadership skills to working both independently and in small teams

Career pathways

What jobs can the Fashion Design course lead to?

Careers

Fashion designer
Fashion buyer
Theatre costume-maker and designer
Fashion stylist
Trend forecaster

Industries

Fashion
Advertising
Publishing

Course structure

You can study this course as part of the following degree

Bachelor of Design

Visit the degree page for information on admission criteria, course fees and study locations.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree. Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

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Curtin course code: MJRU-FASHN
Last updated on: 13 October 2025