Master of Design (Fashion & Textiles)

About the course

The Master of Design (Fashion & Textiles) by Research enables you to undertake an original research project in fashion and textiles under expert supervision. You’ll build advanced disciplinary knowledge and research capability, developing a thesis or equivalent research output that responds to real-world design contexts and challenges. This is a masters by research degree focused on Design & Visual Art in fashion and textiles. The programme advances creative direction, digital production, and design thinking for professional media and innovation-led studios.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue research-led careers in the fashion and textiles sector, design studios, cultural and creative industries, or academia. Skills developed through independent research can support roles in design research, innovation and development, consultancy, and higher degree research pathways such as a PhD. This masters by research qualification supports advanced practice in Design & Visual Art for fashion and textiles. Preparing graduates for creative direction, digital media production, and advanced design leadership roles.

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)