Bachelor of Design (Fashion & Sustainability) and Bachelor of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing)

This four-year double degree at Collarts pairs fashion design with the business of fashion. You study two qualifications side by side: a Bachelor of Design (Fashion & Sustainability) and a Bachelor of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing). That means you learn to make clothes and you learn to sell them, market them and run the business behind them.

The design side covers garment construction, pattern making, textiles and sustainable production methods. You look at how clothing is made, where materials come from and how the industry can reduce its environmental footprint. The business side covers marketing principles, consumer behaviour, brand management, retail and digital promotion. You study how fashion brands reach customers, build an identity and stay commercially viable.

Australian bachelor degrees are normally three years full-time, and a double degree like this one runs four years. Teaching is delivered across trimesters or semesters depending on the institution, and you complete units of study worth credit points each term. The course typically includes a capstone or final-year project where you bring design and business together, plus work-integrated learning such as industry placements, studio projects or internships with fashion labels, retailers or marketing agencies. Assessment is a mix of practical work, written assignments, presentations and group projects. Confirm the exact unit structure, credit points and placement requirements on the official page.

You graduate with two degrees in four years, which is faster than studying them separately. The course suits people who want to work in fashion but do not want to choose between the creative and commercial sides. It also suits students who care about sustainability and want practical skills in both design and marketing.

• Fashion designer or assistant designer
• Fashion marketer or brand coordinator
• Product developer or production assistant
• Retail buyer or merchandiser
• Digital marketing coordinator for fashion and lifestyle brands
• Social media and content producer
• Sustainability coordinator or ethical sourcing assistant
• Visual merchandiser or retail manager

Typical employers include fashion labels, clothing manufacturers, online retailers, marketing agencies, department stores and boutique brands. Australia has a fashion and textile industry concentrated in Melbourne and Sydney, with growing demand for people who understand both design and sustainable business practice. Graduates may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, which allows you to stay and work in Australia after your degree. While studying, international students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight. Confirm visa conditions and course details on the official page.