Bachelor of Design – International (Fashion) (DE45)

About the course

This international fashion major within QUT’s Bachelor of Design combines fashion studio practice with design thinking and complementary studies, including a required international exchange year for credit. You will build capability across creative development, prototyping and visual communication through core and major units, with opportunities to tailor learning via specialisation units, minors and electives. This is a bachelor-level design qualification focused on fashion and global study experience.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles in fashion and related design industries, applying studio and project-based skills developed across fashion discipline units and design impact labs. Career directions may include fashion designer, design assistant, product or range development roles, styling and creative coordination, or work in broader design and creative industries where visual communication and fabrication skills are valued. This is a bachelor-level pathway into professional practice in fashion and design.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)