Bachelor (Honours)
You will research and examine your design practice within the context of critical, engaged and contemporary textiles systems, and related disciplines.
This degree is designed as part of the Advanced Fashion and Textiles Design Studios, where you will be immersed in creatively challenging and engaging contemporary practice.
As a graduate, you will be able to demonstrate design strategies that reflect contemporary practice, emerging markets and economies, and materially-led design across and outside the textile and fashion design discipline. This advanced knowledge will deepen your portfolio, and set you up for professional design and design-related roles in industry.
The degree structure utilises research-enabled subjects and strategies to tap into emergent discipline areas, and offers specific pathways through a project-led model and independently-designed projects in specific industry contexts.
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in textile design or equivalent with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (out of 4.0).
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
You must complete and submit the Textiles (Design) (Honours) selection task. Please click the apply button to submit your direct application. The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application.
Entry into this program is competitive, and applications are assessed in the order that they are received until the selection task date, if places are still available. For your best chance at admission into this program, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
| Applicant type | Register and submit the selection task by |
|---|---|
| All applicants | 14 July 2023 |
Submit a 400-word written personal statement briefly outlining your:
The folio must comprise of no more than 15 pages of your work, and should reflect your design, thinking and technical skills in textiles design practice with a focus on the following:
Submission instructions
Upload your folio as a single PDF. You can photograph or scan your work, but please make sure that it is in focus and well presented. Files should be no larger than 10MB. Under each image, please provide a brief explanation, including the purpose and background of the work (maximum 50 words).
Alternatively, you can provide a URL to your folio (please provide the password if applicable). All images must be contained and visible on one webpage. Provide a brief explanation for each image, including the purpose and background of the work (maximum 50 words).
Selection task details and submission dates will be available early August 2023.
You must complete and submit the Textiles (Design) (Honours) selection task. Please click the apply button to submit your direct application. The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application.
Entry into this program is competitive, and applications are assessed in the order that they are received until the selection task date, if places are still available. For your best chance at admission into this program, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
| Applicant type | Register and submit the selection task by |
|---|---|
| All applicants | TBC |
You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program.
Please select the highest level of education you have or will be completing in order to find out the selection criteria that applies to you, in addition to meeting the above entry requirements.
Secondary education (Year 12) is not considered for entry into this program.
Vocational education and training (VET) is not considered for entry into this program.
You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in textile design or equivalent with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (out of 4.0).
Work and life experience is not considered for entry into this program.
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in textile design or equivalent with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (out of 4.0).
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
Pre-selection kit: You are required to submit a completed pre-selection kit (PDF 119kb) along with your application.
To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.
Graduates from this degree occupy significant positions in various roles in creative industries in Australia and internationally.
This qualification can lead to careers including: