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Bachelor of Fashion Design

Course Code BFD23

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 6 years
  • Full Time
  • 3 years
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Chadstone

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

Unlock your creative potential with Holmesglen’s Bachelor of Fashion Design! Immerse yourself in hands-on learning, collaborate with industry leaders, and bring your unique designs to life. From cutting-edge techniques to sustainable practices, our program equips you with the skills and experience to thrive in the fashion world. Develop your design and theory knowledge, alongside essential 3D garment production skills at Holmesglen. Transform your passion into a career in one of Melbourne’s most vibrant and creative hubs!

Career Opportunities

  • Fashion designer
  • Fashion design assistant
  • Manual pattern maker and grader
  • CAD pattern maker and grader
  • Production manager
  • Garment technician and fit technologist
  • Small (design) business manager/owner
  • Independent fashion consultant/designer
  • Fashion events producer

Pathway to further studies

  • Masters or other post-graduate qualifications.

Studying the Bachelor of Fashion Design at Holmesglen

Our fashion design course is tailored for aspiring fashion designers, providing you with hands-on experience through industry-focused design briefs. From concept to garment, you'll learn about every aspect of the design process.<p>Gain expertise in advanced patternmaking techniques, including manual methods to digital precision using Gerber technologies. Equally, explore 3D avatar technology for seamless design production.<p>Our fashion design course also has a strong focus on environmental and social impacts. Throughout the degree, you will understand the importance of sustainability and circular fashion through capstone projects, work-integrated learning, and ethical and sustainable practice units.<p>You may even showcase your latest collection at Melbourne Fashion Week’s annual Student Runway – a major opportunity for the next generation of fashion designers.<p>Gain a fashion qualification to start your career in Melbourne and globally.

Innovative Fashion Creations

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, students must be at least 17 years old at the start of the course and hold a minimum qualification of VCE/HSC or an equivalent for entry. <p>All applicants are required to have an interview with an academic staff member with the intent to learn more about the qualification and the expectations of higher education study at Holmesglen and to present a few images of their creative work/s. This serves as an opportunity to assess the applicants' skill level, interest, creativity, and ability to apply the design process at the undergraduate level.<p>The content of the portfolio will vary between candidates, but requires demonstration of the following attributes: technical and conceptual skills, visual literacy, creative skills in fashion and/or textiles, originality in the execution of design work through the design process, awareness of contemporary design issues, interest and motivation in the area of fashion design, presentation skills.<p>These attributes will be demonstrated through an interview and presentation of a folio that contains a variety of recently completed pieces of design, fashion or textiles, evidence of the use of the design process through the presentation of the sequential development of at least two finished pieces, drawing from direct observation, competent use of a variety of media, processes and materials.

Advanced standing

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Read more about gaining advanced standing and credits.

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Course Structure

Timetable

<strong>Mode of Study</strong><br>• Full-time<br>• 4 days per week: 9 am – 5 pm<p><strong>Orientation</strong><p>All new students commencing a higher education course must attend:<br>• Their Faculty Course Orientation<br>• Holmesglen's Education Orientation<p><strong>Work Placements / Internships</strong><br>• Third year students complete a minimum 60-hour industry practical placement in the BFD316 Work Integrated Learning subject.<br>• The placement links academic knowledge and practical skills with professional experience in the fashion industry.<p>To obtain the qualification, you must successfully complete a total of 24 units, including 23 core units and 1 elective units.
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BHE101 Academic and Professional Communications 6
BFD117 Basic Industrial Machinery 6
BFD116 Block Development 6
BFD118 Design Fundamentals 6
BFD121 Design Communication 6
BFD122 Ethical and Sustainable Practice 6
BFD120 Specialised Machinery 6
BFD119 Style Development 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BFD212 Fashion Business Marketing 6
BFD210 Industry Techniques 1 6
BFD209 Pattern Technology 1 6
BFD211 Technical Design 6
BFD214 Industry Techniques 2 6
BFD213 Pattern Technology 2 6
BFD215 Sustainable Design 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BFD311 Capstone Project - Creative Collection 6
BFD315 Entrepreneurship 6
BFD309 Pattern Studio – Creative 6
BFD310 Production Studio – Creative 6
BFD314 Capstone Project - Commercial Design 6
BFD312 Pattern Studio – Commercial 6
BFD313 Production Studio – Commercial 6
BFD316 Work Integrated Learning 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BFD002 Fashion Merchandising 6
BFD003 Supply Chain Management 6
BFD001 Textile Technology 6

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

For details of credit points, learning outcomes, weekly contact hours, assessments, pre-requisites and co-requisites, download the Bachelor of Fashion Design summary (PDF - 94kb).

For details on the profile of students undertaking this course, download the Bachelor of Fashion Design student profile (PDF-134kb).

For details on ATAR-based offers, download the 2025 ATAR-based Offers for the Bachelor of Fashion Design (PDF - 131kb).

For details of fees per unit, download the Bachelor of Fashion Design - Full Fee 2025 (PDF- 162kb).

How to apply

Direct

Click the ‘apply’ button below to start your application. Our Holmesglen team will reach out to discuss your study options and pre-training requirements.

No ‘apply’ button? Click ‘enquire online’ to register your interest for our next available intake. 

VTAC

VTAC Applications Now Open: Close 29 September 2025. You can <a href="https://delta.vtac.edu.au/coursesearch/#/course/50/6106180">apply through VTAC</a>, including Year 12 applicants who must submit by the due dates. For full details on key dates and offers, visit the <a href="https://vtac.edu.au/">VTAC website</a>.

Visit How to Apply for more information on the application process.

Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On successful completion of this program, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Fashion Design.

Industry Connections

Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Full Fee $18,800 Per Year
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees Cost
Materials fee $1,660 Per Course
Student Services and Amenities Fee $365 Per Year

All local higher education students are required to pay a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). This fee contributes to the cost of providing student support services including counselling, welfare services, learning support and other activities provided by the student support and wellbeing teams. The SSAF is charged each semester and the amount you pay depends on whether you’re a full time or part time student. The annual maximum amount is set by the Government and will vary according to your study load. Students studying on campus and online will be charged the same SSAF based on their study load. All local higher education students are required to pay this fee at the time of enrolment. For more information, and to find out how much you will be required to pay, please visit the <a href="/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/student-services-and-amenities-fee">SSAF webpage.</a>

Higher Education Loans Program (HELP) is available to eligible students to pay for tuition and student amenities fees for this course. <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/study-with-us/scholarships-and-financial-aid/higher-education-loans" title="Loans for higher education">Read more about HELP</a>. <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/how-to-pay-for-your-course.html" title="How to pay for your course">Find out more about paying for your course</a>. Mandatory materials and activities fees, and additional course costs are not covered by HELP Loans.

 

All fees are indicative only. Holmesglen reviews its tuition fees and charges annually. You will be required to pay the current fee that applies from the beginning of the next study period.

Additional Course Cost

The indicative additional course costs as a once off fee for whole course are $1300. <br>This is for items including, but not limited to: <br>• fabrics, trims etc ($600-1300) (costs will vary upon chosen fabric/trim etc) <br>This range also includes printing and folio costs. <br>Students will be provided with a materials and equipment list that identifies costs of individual items.

Tuition Assurance Requirements

Under the Higher Education Support Act 2003, Holmesglen Institute must meet tuition assurance requirements for persons, other than overseas students, who are enrolled in the higher education courses we offer in the event we cease to provide a course of study in which a student is enrolled.

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