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Associate Degree in Fashion

Associate Degree.
RMIT University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This associate degree blends practical fashion skills with business knowledge to build a strong foundation for work across the fashion industry. You’ll develop technical capability alongside an understanding of how fashion products are planned, made and brought to market. The course is delivered on campus at RMIT’s Brunswick location. This is an Associate Degree in fashion within Design & Visual Art. The programme trains digital design tools, visual production, and portfolio development for creative workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across fashion design, production and retail operations, applying practical making skills and industry awareness. Career paths may include fashion designer, patternmaker, dressmaker or tailor, as well as buying, merchandising and planning roles such as retail buyer, merchandise planner or fashion retail manager. Opportunities also extend to product development and digital fashion support roles. This is an Associate Degree focused on fashion careers in Design & Visual Art.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$37,440 per year

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Information

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Full-time 2 years years

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February, July

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Brunswick

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AD030

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconLPDP-RMIT SCHOLARSHIP

100% of tuition fees

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconRMIT READY BURSARY

20% of tuition fees

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