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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion)

Study Fashion at Flinders

Stitch together the skills for a career in this trillion-dollar industry.

Offered in collaboration with TAFE SA*, this industry-focused degree combines theoretical knowledge with sustainability practices and innovative digital technology, including CLO 3D. You will explore design, illustration, garment construction, manual and CAD patternmaking, plus gain hands-on practical skills that will set you apart in the fashion industry.

*TAFE SA RTO Code: 41026
 

Don't fulfil the entry requirements? Not to worry. Flinders offers several VET pathway options for Fashion.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

Minimum selection rank

60.00

Guaranteed selection rank

65.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

224901

Delivery mode
In person:
  • – Adelaide CBD
  • – City (some topics)
Online: No
Duration

3 years full-time
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee
  • 2025: $10,272
Fees for each component are charged separately by each institution.
Start dates
  • – March
  • – July

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Apply via SATAC

224901 (Adelaide CBD)

Core topics are taught in the Adelaide CBD at the Adelaide College of Arts, TAFE SA Adelaide city campus and Flinders city campus with some electives offered online or at Bedford Park. View the Study Program for more information.

Why study Fashion at Flinders?

  • Study a unique combination of hands-on garment design and production, creative arts topics, and business and cultural aspects of the industry
  • Showcase your final collection of designs at the largest single fashion parade event in South Australia
  • Specialise in either small-scale business, such as custom garment design, or large-scale business, such as global fashion brands
  • Gain hands-on experience with CLO 3D and new technologies that address sustainability 

  • Be prepared for both local and offshore manufacturing

Your career

Our graduates work at large businesses across Australia such ACLER, RM Williams, PE Nation, Zimmerman, Bec and Bridge, Camila and Target.

We have graduates working internationally at Prada and Victoria Beckham, as well as many students working in their own businesses, particularly in special occasion and Bridal. 



Potential occupations include:

  • Product designer
  • Garment technician
  • Pattern maker
  • In-house stylist for online selling platforms

  • Assistant designer

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:
  • The basics of garment design and construction through areas of colour theory, patterns, and familiarity with the fashion workshops and their equipment.
  • A core topic to develop your academic and professional communication skills.

Second year

A typical second year may include:
  • Developing your garment design and construction skills through workshop and retail projects. 
  • Learning a range of digital skills in fashion design and studying of the history of fashion and culture. 
  • An environmental studies topic to develop your understanding of the possible global impacts of the industry, and further business skills are offered.

Third year

A typical third year may include:
  • Learning about entrepreneurship, events, and the social impacts of fashion. 
  • The annual graduate fashion parade, which will develop and exhibit either your own range of bespoke garments, or a product development range, as used in large fashion businesses.

View study program

View study program (VET Entry)

Practical experience

Gain extensive hands-on experience in a fashion design workshop, cover vital elements of conceptual design principles and the use of computer-aided design technology, and develop strong business skills and interpersonal strengths for application in a successful career.

Study abroad

You will have the opportunity to undertake semester exchange programs, or summer programs in locations such as Italy or France. A field trip to Hong Kong is also held most years.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer 98.10 99.95
Median rank to receive an offer 77.63 82.13
Lowest rank to receive an offer 51.20 60.05

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) Number of students Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) 58 23%
Vocational education and training (VET) study 28 11%
Work and life experience 23 9%
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) 94 38%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) <5 <5
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) 36 15%
International Students <5 <5
All students 247 100%

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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How to apply

1

Choose your preferred course.

 

2

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

 

3

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

 

4

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Apply via SATAC

224901 (Adelaide CBD)

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course). For applicants using their SACE (Year 12) results (or equivalent), entry is subject to achieving a minimum selection rank of 60.

Applicants who do not meet the University’s minimum entry requirements may still be considered for admission subject to meeting certain conditions. Applicants will start in the TAFE component and upon completing the equivalent of a Certificate III/Diploma (for example) applicants will have their University offer confirmed.

Don't fulfil the entry requirements? Not to worry. Flinders offers several VET pathway options for Fashion.

Explore Fashion VET pathway options

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

1

Select your course.

2

Check the entry requirements.

3
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Obtain certified documents.

6

Submit your application and documents.

View further details

Students will start in the TAFE qualification and upon completing the equivalent of a Certificate III or Diploma, for example, will have the University offer confirmed. 

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

Find out more

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice. 

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

1300 354 633

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