TAFE NSW
Bachelor of Fashion Design
Ultimo Campus, New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3.0F/6.0P
Campus
Ultimo Campus (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2027-02-08
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Fashion Design at TAFE NSW in Ultimo Campus, New South Wales, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Fashion Design
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Fashion Design topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Fashion Design
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Minimum eligibility requirements Applicants are required to hold, at minimum, one of the following to be considered eligible for admission: a NSW HSC (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent OR a recognised Tertiary Preparation Certificate OR a qualification from a Registered Training Organisation at Certificate IV level or above OR the completion of at least one year full-time or equivalent in a degree course at a higher education institution.
- Additional requirements Applicants who are invited to attend a pre-admission interview will be required to provide the following additional information to support their application for entry to this program: Submit a portfolio of artwork to demonstrate your creative talent.
- This must include 12 examples of your original fashion design ideas. (Copies of original work only, A3 maximum size) Submit an essay comparing the work of two prominent designers that have inspired you to become a fashion designer.
- This should describe the similarities and differences between the two designers’ works and why their designs resonate with you. (550 word maximum) Special admissions If you do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements for this course, you may be able to apply for entry into this course based on mature age or disadvantage.
- Contact the course coordinator for details of evidence that you should attach to your application.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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