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Bachelor of Design (F&S)/Bachelor of Applied Business (FM)

  • 3 years full-time

Ausmusic Ltd in VIC offers Bachelor of Design (F&S)/Bachelor of Applied Business (FM), a AQF Level 7 program. The program runs for 3 years full-time. Government subsidised places may be available.

Ausmusic Ltd

Tier 2

Institute of Higher Education · VIC

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Domestic fee · Full qualification

  • Government Funding
  • HECS-HELP
Duration
3 years full-time
ATAR requirement
No ATAR — entry by application

HECS-HELP

This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.

About this qualification

Here is what the Bachelor of Design (F&S)/Bachelor of Applied Business (FM) qualification offered by Ausmusic Ltd covers and who it is designed for.

This is a blend of the Bachelor of Design (Fashion & Sustainability) and the Bachelor of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing). It's a carefully curated balance of contemporary garment design, sustainable construction methods The business savvy and ethics required for the fashion world - both now and in the future.

If your aspirations lean towards becoming a Fashion Brand or Marketing Manager, Social Media or E-commerce Guru, Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Buyer or Merchandiser, Stylist, Public Relations Luminary, or even a Creative Director, then this Double Degree is your ultimate pathway.

Your education won't just be theoretical; it will be a hands-on experience guided by industry experts shaping the sustainable fashion landscape within major brands, fashion houses Top-tier agencies. Begin with Fashion & Sustainability, and then seamlessly transition into the second degree, selecting units from Buying & Retail Management and Branding & Communications to tailor your learning.

Throughout the double degree, you will:

  • Gain an in-depth understanding of fashion business, marketing, publicity, entrepreneurship, branding, and social media.
  • Learn practical skills in fashion merchandising, styling, trend forecasting, sustainable design, and ethical production practices.
  • Create, develop, and produce ethical fashion products and services with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
  • Acquire knowledge and experience in global fashion practices, ethical responsibility, circular fashion systems, and zero-waste techniques and technologies.
  • Employ creative, technical, business, and communication skills across fashion design, marketing, retail, branding, and digital content creation.
  • Work on industry projects with fashion designers, brands, and creative professionals in real-world environments.
  • Gain hands-on experience through fashion shows, installations, gallery events, industry placements, and opportunities with Melbourne Fashion Week, Fashion Revolution, Ego Expo, and more.
  • Develop an industry-relevant portfolio and capstone project showcasing both creative and strategic fashion expertise.
  • Participate in international exchange opportunities and collaborative projects with students across creative disciplines.
  • Study on-campus or blended, with access to Collarts' creative learning spaces, industry-led teaching, and professional facilities.