Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and Product Development specialisation)/Bachelor of Creative Industries (Applied Fashion)
536067
Creative and Performing Arts
Step confidently into the world of fashion with this diploma level qualification. Designed for aspiring creatives ready to make their mark, this dynamic course equips students with the advanced technical skills, industry knowledge […]
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Course Fee
Sub
TAFE Queensland - Mount Gravatt
Start Date
Jul 2026
Duration

3 years On campus

Offer Rounds
Course outline

Step confidently into the world of fashion with this diploma level qualification. Designed for aspiring creatives ready to make their mark, this dynamic course equips students with the advanced technical skills, industry knowledge, and creative flair needed to thrive in the fast-paced fashion industry. This course gives students a strong foundation in fashion design principles, trend forecasting, textiles selection, patternmaking, and garment production. Students will also explore the commercial aspects of the industry, marketing and retail operations – ensuring students graduate with a well-rounded skill set that’s highly sought after by employers. The degree course offers students a unique opportunity to study fashion. A major strength of this course is its position within a specialist design, visual arts, and multi-media institution with the potential for students to work alongside other cultural and creative disciplines. The course prepares students for a career in the highly competitive fashion industry by ensuring that graduates have the vocabulary and industry knowledge they need to succeed. Students in this course are expected to be autonomous and have a strong work ethic, focused and highly motivated. The course is located in a dynamic and creative studio environment. Individual development is supported and nurtured through experimentation, exploration and innovation.

TAFE Queensland

Note

This combined qualification leads to the awards of the Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles and Bachelor of Creative Industries (Applied Fashion). The degree is delivered by TAFE Queensland in partnership with the University of Canberra. Applicants offered a place in the certificate III/diploma courses who are not eligible for a subsidised enrolment will pay full fee. VET Student Loans may be available to eligible applicants for study in the diploma, refer to tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/what-it-costs/index.html for information. The degree is a Commonwealth supported place.

Fee notes

For information regarding TAFE Queensland course fees, VET Student Loans, FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP visit tafeqld.edu.au/study-with-us/what-it-costs/index.html or telephone 1300 308 233. For combined TAFE Queensland/university courses, refer to entry under university for higher education component.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained Year 12 leaving age

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

Fashion coordinator, production manager, fashion designer, garment technician, costume designer.

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