Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)

Your degree will begin with introductory and shared impact lab units were working with students from other disciplines, you’ll focus on problems and social issues and identify potential solutions connected to industry and community. 

Your introductory studies will focus on the theory and practice of fashion design, including hands-on studies of design fabrication that form the foundation for your technical skills and associated knowledge to realize your own design ideas. You will then build on this foundation through studies covering global fashion cultures, ethical and sustainable practices, as well as collaborative and communication skills.

In the later stages of your degree, you will synthesize your understanding of product development and retail readiness including developing a major final-year project.

Real-world learning

QUT’s fashion course is the longest-running fashion degree in Queensland and provides industry-standard facilities. You will be advised by leading industry mentors, who will help you develop your design identity as you work in the studio, individually and in teams, on real-world briefs and projects.  

Your skills will be rounded with real-world experiences through work-integrated learning, study tours, and chosen electives. QUT fashion students have completed international exchanges to London, Milan, Berlin, Amsterdam and Delhi, and secured internships with leading global brands including Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Antipodium, and Tom Ford. International business skills and bilateral connections with designers are encouraged through integrated programs.