Overview

Outline

The Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design programme at Whitecliffe College acknowledges the urgent need to address the negative environmental and social impact of the fashion industry. The programme redesigns the value of fashion by challenging the conventional ways the industry operates by integrating skills and knowledge of sustainable and innovative design theories and practices to promote learning relevant to the future of sustainable and ethical fashion. The programme offers rich learning opportunities that inspire critical and creative thinkers as future change-makers, enabling them to address the need for rapid, positive, restorative, and regenerative design solutions, through individual and expressive outcomes.

Programme Structure

Year One Courses:

Pattern Making and Garment Construction I + II
Earth-Centered Design and Cultural Sustainability
Fashion Practices
Fashion History and Theory
Creative Fashion Studio Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 10 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in New Zealand

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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

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form
Passport copy
Minimum age: International students must be at least 18 years of age during their first semester of study.
IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent
Academic Transcripts: School or previous tertiary results
Interview: Applicants are required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
During the interview, the applicant will be assessed against the following aspects to determine their admission to the programme:
- Portfolio
- Letter of Intent

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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

27000 NZD / year

≈ 27000 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8060 NZD / year

≈ 8060 NZD / year

Additional Details

$300 Student Services Levy

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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Scholarships Information

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