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Location
NSW, Online, QLD, VIC
Study Mode
Blended, On Campus, Online

Outcomes
Custom Clothing Business Manager, Fashion Buyer, Fashion Coordinator, Fashion Design Assistant, Fashion Designer, Fashion or Jewellery Designer
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QualificationDiploma

Duration
1 year full time, 2 years part time, 6 months accelerated

Start Date
Enquire now for upcoming start dates
Payment Option
FEE-HELP, Payment plan, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

Total cost for this course is $29,150 (8 subjects at $3,644 per subject).

Students may be eligible for scholarships covering up to 20% of the fee, making the discounted fee $23,320.

Billy Blue College of Design offers a number of easy payment plans or the ability to pay per subject or per semester as you go.

Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.

Please enquire for further details.

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

Start your career in fashion with a Diploma of Branded Fashion Design course, delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia.

This diploma will start you on the journey of understanding the fashion industry from a historical, social and political point of view, as well as the creative process of taking garments from design to market. You’ll be introduced to all aspects of fashion design – how to use form, shape and colour, choosing materials, technical drawing, matching ideas with purpose, and more.

DIA-recognised course

This course is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, giving you confidence that your education is of the highest industry standard.

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence

You’ll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you’re studying Design with us.

Exclusive industry partnerships

We’ve partnered with industry leaders including Vogue Australia and Fashion Queensland, to offer you internship, mentoring and scholarship opportunities.

Guaranteed pathway entry into a bachelor’s degree

Take your credits and pathway directly into the second year of our bachelor’s program.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this course, students need to have:

  • Completed Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent, OR
  • Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above, OR
  • Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification, OR
  • Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.

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Where Will It Lead Me?

On completion of this course, you will gain a  nationally recognised Diploma of Branded Fashion Design qualification, delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia. This course will teach you all you need to know about fashion design and the industry and will set you on the path to becoming a recognised clothes and accessories designer.