Overview

Through this Study Fashion Design course from Auckland University of Technology you’re encouraged to explore the relationship between craft and technology in contemporary fashion. With a strong focus on ‘slow’ fashion practices, you’ll develop creative approaches that support mindful design, grounded in care and responsibility.

In your final year, selected AUT fashion design students have the opportunity to showcase their work in a public fashion show. This established event is attended by fashion industry professionals, media, AUT staff, students and whÄnau.

Career opportunities:

Careers in fashion can follow two different pathways.

The design pathway involves the creation of garments and ranges, researching ideas, creating concepts, preparing designs and developing fashion products.

The commercial pathway involves the business of design, strategising, buying, forecasting, retail and the organisational aspects of fashion.

Roles can include:

Fashion designer
Fashion writer
Design assistant
Production manager
Fashion buyer or merchandiser
Fashion marketing or PR

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrated Design Practice

Fashion Design Practice

Making and Media

Mahitahi

Design Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-13 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: We recommend applying at least three months before the start of the programme to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Domestic students: Apply well before the semester starts to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

University Entrance

Portfolio of creative and design work

All applicants need to meet AUT’s minimum entry requirements. Because of competition for places, you may need to have more than the minimum entry requirements for admission to some programmes.

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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

41500 NZD / year

≈ 41500 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7726 NZD / year

≈ 7726 NZD / year

Additional Details

National: $8,918 - $8,975 (for 120 points)
International: $42,692 (for 120 points)

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Auckland

Funding

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