Diploma in Fashion and Sustainability

About the course

Sustainability isn't just one of the biggest challenges facing the fashion industry, but it's also a huge opportunity. If you dream of a stylish future where you can also help make our world a better place, the Diploma of Fashion and Sustainability at UTS is your ideal first step. Applicants must have completed a TAFE undergraduate Certificate in Sustainable Practice. You'll learn practical capabilities in patternmaking and garment construction, as well as gain a broad understanding of the fashion industry and design thinking.

Career outcome

Curious about where a career in fashion could take you? Explore career pathways in fashion design, styling, textiles and fashion business, and discover the creative, technical and sustainable skills shaping the future of the global fashion industry. Preparing graduates for junior designer, production assistant, and multimedia support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)