Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

About the course

This studio-based diploma develops practical skills in apparel, fashion and textiles, supported by access to state-of-the-art facilities and guidance from industry-connected teachers. You’ll build capability across making, textile techniques and fashion-focused project work, developing a portfolio through hands-on learning and critique. This RMIT Diploma in fashion and textiles is designed for vocational, industry-relevant study. The programme trains digital design tools, visual production, and portfolio development for creative workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue entry-level roles across fashion and textile production and small-scale design practice, supporting product development, sampling and garment construction workflows. You could work in fashion studios, textiles and apparel businesses, or assist designers and makers on collections and prototypes, using your portfolio to demonstrate technical capability. This RMIT Diploma supports careers in the fashion and textiles sector. Preparing graduates for junior designer, production assistant, and multimedia support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)