UndergraduateArts & Design
Associate Degree in Fashion
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Associate Degree in Fashion at RMIT University is a stepping stone into the fashion industry, blending technical expertise with business knowledge. Students learn fundamental techniques such as design concepts, pattern development, construction and garment fitting, and develop business acumen in marketing communication strategies, trend forecasting, buying methodologies and supply chain management. A common first semester helps students choose between a Design and Technology or a Business and Retail option, and the course spotlights the circular economy and sustainability. RMIT is ranked number one in Australia and 19th in the world for art and design in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Year 1 In your first year of study
- you will undertake five of the required core subjects. These core subjects have been confirmed by industry to be key skills and knowledge areas needed across any industry position. You will also undertake the first three subjects of your chosen option— Design and Technology or Business and Retail . Year 2 In second year
- you will complete the remaining core and chosen option subjects
- plus one subject chosen from university-wide electives or course-specific options. A key focus is your capstone subject
- which is a major project delivered in the final semester of the course. You will be given a design and production brief by an industry partner. The industry partner will support you and participate in the review and assessment of your design projects
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Prerequisites: Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 23 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent studies . Selection criteria by applicant type Please select the highest level of education you have or will be completing in order to find out the selection criteria that applies to you, in addition to meeting the above entry requirements. Expand all sections I am an applicant with recent secondary education (current or within the past two years) Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 School Network Access Program (SNAP) The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary participation by giving priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs to eligible applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school. Adjustment fac
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