Overview

The curriculum in the Design - Fashion Design program at Wayne State University enables student development in conceptual and technical aspects of clothing design from material testing and ideation to finished garment. Studios and labs are well-equipped to provide students the space and tools necessary to explore materials and forms that fulfill their design goals.

The Fashion Merchandising option promotes understanding and practical skills related to the buying and selling of fashion products and their development. Instructors bring a range of professional experience to program courses and are active participants in creative fields.

Guest lecturers share relevant experience with students and offer networking, internship, and other opportunities in design, fashion journalism, and styling, among other career paths.

Career opportunities

Fashion designer
Apparel designer
Accessory designer
Costume designer
Textile designer
Fashion stylist
Personal shopper
Textile performance analyst
Fabric buyer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Textiles

Fashion Design: Basic Construction

Clothing and Culture

Textile Performance Analysis

Fashion Design: Advanced Construction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 171 other Bachelors in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school or secondary school academic perfomance

Submit an SAT/ACT score, or submit test-optional documents (two letters of recommendation, two essays, and an activities list).

Rigor of high school curriculum

Meeting Wayne State's English proficiency requirements

Any other supporting documentation requested

English translations of documents must bear the seal/stamp of the issuing institution.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32740 USD / year

≈ 32740 USD / year
Out-of-State

32740 USD / year

≈ 32740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15388 USD / year

≈ 15388 USD / year

Living costs

Detroit

United States

1050 - 1770 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Detroit

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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