Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne · Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University · Arts & Social Sciences
IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Qualifications Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent overseas qualification. This will be assessed at the time of your application. To check your eligibility for this course, visit our entry requirements for international students page. Entry requirements for international students Course prerequisites • VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent Other requirements As part of your application, you will need to submit a portfolio of your work and a written response using SlideRoom. 1. Portfolio Portfolio requirements Your portfolio should contain at least 5 creative works that show your interest in design and how you express your ideas. This can include designs in various stages of the production process, from concept sketches and works-in-progress to finished pieces. Your portfolio should be a single PDF file of up to 10 pages, no larger than 20MB. Selection of work Your portfolio doesn’t have to be limited to fashion or textiles. It may include (but is not limited to): • Fashion and textiles: fashion design, textile design, fashion illustration, sewing, pattern making, etc. • Spatial design and 3D: architecture, interior design, product design, theatre set design etc. • Media: photography, video, film, animation, social media, etc. • Art: drawing, illustration, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, etc. • Graphic design: branding, advertising, packaging, publication, interface design, etc. For each creative work, please provide a short descriptive statement that explains your design intention or process. Please include a title of the creative work and a date. Your portfolio could also include: • Finished creative work: This might include a detail or several angles of the one work on a page. • Process documentation: Sketches, drafts, mood boards, and/or any other documentation that shows your design process and how your ideas evolved from concept to completion. 2. Written response (up to 250 words) Tell us a little about yourself, in your own words. Which aspects of design are you most passionate about? What drives your interest in a design career?. Any portfolios or written responses not submitted via Slideroom will not be assessed. Uploading your portfolio • Open the SlideRoom submission portal. • Click on the 2026 Bachelor of Design (Fashion) in the list of available programs. • Click on 'preview full application' to view detailed information about portfolio requirements and the written response. • Click on the 'apply now' button to create your SlideRoom login. • Begin your submission (note: you can also save your submission and return to it later). Once your portfolio has been submitted, it will then be assessed alongside your application. Admission requirements Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process. View course handbook
Bachelor of Design (Fashion) is a bachelor course at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria. It is listed as 3 years of study. Published intakes include Semester 1, 2027, Semester 2, 2027. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 42,800 for 2027 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6 (no band below 6).
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Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne · Hawthorn Campus John Street Hawthorn Swinburne University
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