Fashion & Sustainability and Fashion Marketing - Double Degree | Collarts

STUDY fashion marketing + FASHION & SUSTainability

The Double Degree: Bachelor of Design (Fashion & Sustainability) and Bachelor of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing) course is perfect for people who are interested in both the contemporary issues associated with garment design and construction methods, as well as the business acumen and skills required for the fashion retail business. Scroll down for more info.

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OPPORTUNITIES & EXPERIENCES

→ Create, develop and produce ethical fashion products and services

→ Acquire an in-depth understanding of global fashion practices, design, and sustainability

→ Gain knowledge and experience in fashion business, styling, ethical responsibility, and zero waste techniques and technologies while also learning marketing, publicity, entrepreneurship and social media

→ Learn practical skills in fashion merchandising, styling and trend forecasting

→ Work on industry projects with fashion designers and brands

→ Get hands-on experience running fashion shows, installations and gallery events

→ Develop an industry-relevant portfolio of creative projects

→ Study in our warehouse-style campus in the heart of Melbourne’s fashion district, with access to our world-class studios, creative spaces and classrooms

→ Partake in several opportunities including sought-after internships and experiences at major events like Melbourne Fashion Week, Ego Expo and more

→ Get real-life experience through 60 hours of industry placement

→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements

→ Complete your double degree in three years with fast track study mode

→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees)

DISCOVER MORE

10 AUSTRALIAN SUSTAINABLE FASHION BRANDS TO WATCH

Australia has become a home for sustainable fashion, as designers endeavour to create unique clothing pieces that embrace the earth rather than harm it. With consumers also holding their favourite brands to a higher standard, here are ten Australian sustainable fashion brands who are bound for an exciting road ahead.

MEET THE STUDENTS WHO ORGANISED THE COLLARTS CLOTHES SWAP

Clothing swaps are one of the easiest ways to encourage an ethical fashion consumption in everyone: all it requires is clothes, people, and a passion for sustainability. Carrying that same passion in hand, meet the students who commemorated National Swap Day by creating their own event on-campus!

FIVE WAYS TO GIVE YOUR CLOTHES A SECOND LIFE

In the age of sustainability, we’ve learned a lot about how the fashion industry has impacted the environment through fast fashion, toxic chemicals, and other unethical practices. But here's how you can make a change from your wardrobe to the next.

BEHIND THE SCENES OF MELBOURNE FASHION WEEK

Partnering up with Victoria's iconic Melbourne Fashion Week (MFW), Collarts students from Fashion Marketing, Digital & Social Media, and Interior Design students collaborated on a public project called Through The Looking Glass.

INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

"Consumers are demanding more transparency around how brands are operating, so the need for professionals to manage green policies, sustainable supply chains, and the integrity of brands will be crucial in the years to come."

DR. RACHEL MATTHEWS

Head of Design

Dr Rachel Matthews teaching students

"When I started the course, it was more about personal fulfillment. I really wanted to further my knowledge and learn about something I am passionate about. You learn so many diverse skills at Collarts that the options really are limitless."

EBONY TEWIERIK

Fashion Marketing Graduate

Ebony posing on the ground in fashionable outfit

"Fashion consumers want to feel good about the clothes they put on their backs. As a result, the industry is having to change. Not only is this helping to create a greener planet, but it’s also creating a whole new job market."

DR. RACHEL MATTHEWS

Head of Design

Dr Rachel Matthews

“I loved the environment and how hands-on the learning was. It was a mixture of really interactive lectures, class discussions, solo learnings and group projects. The teachers were great, I can’t talk highly enough about it.”

NAOMI TANNER

Fashion Marketing Alumni

Different clothing items displayed on mannequins at Fashion Graduate Showcase

DOUBLE DEGREE

DOUBLE DEGREE: BACHELOR OF DESIGN (FASHION & SUSTAINABILITY) AND BACHELOR OF APPLIED BUSINESS (FASHION MARKETING)

If you dream of a career as a Fashion Designer, Fashion Stylist, Textile Designer, Fashion Buyer, Fashion Merchandiser, Pattern Maker, or Product Developer, this course is for you.

The Double Degree: Bachelor of Design (Fashion & Sustainability) and Bachelor of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing) course is perfect for people who are interested in both the contemporary issues associated with garment design and construction methods, as well as the business acumen and skills required for the fashion retail business.

The Double Degree can be completed in 3 years full-time study if starting with the Fashion & Sustainability course; or 3.3 years full-time study if starting with the Fashion Marketing course; or part-time equivalents.

TAILOR YOUR DOUBLE DEGREE & INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Students can choose whether they would like to start in the Fashion Marketing or Fashion & Sustainability course, with consultation from our Future Student team to identify which path is best for them. Click here to view the Fashion Marketing course.

THROUGHOUT THE DOUBLE DEGREE, YOU WILL

→ Gain an in-depth understanding of fashion business, marketing, publicity, entrepreneurship and social media

→ Learn practical skills in fashion merchandising, styling and trend forecasting

→ Work on industry projects with fashion designers and brands

→ Create, develop and produce ethical fashion products and services

→ Acquire an in-depth understanding of global fashion practices, design, and sustainability

→ Gain knowledge and experience in fashion business, styling, ethical responsibility, and zero waste techniques and technologies

→ Get hands-on experience running fashion shows, installations and gallery events, or in exclusive work opportunities with Melbourne Fashion Week, Ego Expo, and more

→ Develop an industry-relevant portfolio and capstone project

→ Study on-campus or blended, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities

→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements

→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), to learn more click here

COURSE ADMISSION CRITERIA

ELIGIBILITY & ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

→ Applicants will need to submit a 300-word written statement on their interest in the field

→ Applicants will need to attend an admissions interview. You will be asked questions about your experience, background, and interest in the course and/or industry

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

→ Click Here for International Student Admission Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

BACHELOR APPLICANTS

→ Applicants are required to successfully complete VCE, IB, or state/international Year 12 equivalent

→ VCAL students are not eligible for the Bachelor until they have successfully completed the diploma

→ If students have not completed the year 12 requirements, they must be at least 20 years of age

→ There are no ATAR minimum or subject requirements

WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE APPLICANTS

→ If none of the above qualifications have successfully been completed, applicants must be 20 years of age or older with 2 years of work experience to apply

HOW TO APPLY

→ Non-Year 12 applicants may apply directly on the website, and a Future Student Advisor will be in touch to arrange an interview

→ Year 12 applicants must apply through VTAC. VTAC opens in August each year. Place the appropriate Collarts course into one of your preferences and a Future Student Advisor will be in touch to arrange an interview

→ International Students Apply Here

KEY INFORMATION

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Start Dates

February, May, and September

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Number of Units

24 in Fashion Marketing

12 in Fashion & Sustainability

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Duration

Standard 5 Years

Fast-tracked 3 Years

Or Part-Time Equivalent

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Study Mode

On-Campus

Student Support

Free Access to Wellbeing & Academic Support

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Industry Placement

60 Hours of Practical Placement

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FEE-HELP

Available

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Transparent Fees

$2,502.90 per unit

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International Fees

TBC

COURSE STRUCTURE

COURSE STRUCTURE

For more information on Course Structures and Unit Outlines, please see below:

Fashion & Sustainability (Standard)/Fashion Marketing (Standard)

Fashion & Sustainability (Standard)/Fashion Marketing (Fast Track)

Fashion & Sustainability (Fast Track)/Fashion Marketing (Standard)

Fashion & Sustainability (Fast Track)/Fashion Marketing (Fast Track)

Fashion Marketing (Standard)/Fashion & Sustainability (Standard)

Fashion Marketing (Standard)/Fashion & Sustainability (Fast Track)

Fashion Marketing (Fast Track)/Fashion & Sustainability (Standard)

Fashion Marketing (Fast Track)/Fashion & Sustainability (Fast Track)

OUR CAMPUSEs

Wellington St Campus

208 Wellington St, Collingwood VIC 3066

OPENING HOURS

Mon-Fri – 8:30am-8pm
Sat-Sun – Closed

George St Campus

2/156 George St, Fitzroy VIC 3065

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Mon-Fri – 9am-5pm
Sat-Sun - Closed

Cromwell St Campus

67/69 Cromwell St, Collingwood VIC 3066

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Brunswick St Campus

209 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065

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Mon-Fri – 9am-5pm
Sat-Sun - Closed