Overview

A set of core courses provide a foundation in principles of aesthetics, business, textiles, global markets, apparel production, and retail environments. The apparel, textile and fashion industries operate in a global market, making an understanding of the world economy and cultural diversity essential. Team building, communications, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are emphasized throughout the curriculum.

Majors in apparel, merchandising, and textiles can specialize in merchandising or apparel design.

Careers in apparel, merchandising, design & textiles

The Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles program offered by Washington State University provides a wide range of career opportunities within design, product development, merchandising, marketing, retailing, and promotion.

Common positions include:

Apparel Designer

Technical Designer

Pattern Maker

Fashion Illustrator

Visual Merchandiser

Brand Identity Specialist

Sales Representative

Buyer

Retail Manager

Textile Designer

Textiles Specialist

Market Analyst

Entrepreneur

Catalog Developer

Wardrobe Consultant

Graphic Artist

Programme Structure

Specializations

Apparel Design

Merchandising

Options in the Major

Product knowledge, combined with an understanding of consumer cultures, the process by which products are developed in the fashion industry, business principles, and the business of fashion, are the focus of the options within the major.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Priority deadline for national students: June 1

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 179 other Bachelors in Fashion Design in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to Washington State University as a first-year student, a student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level.)
Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences.
WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international first-year student.

Tuition Fee

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International

14221 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14221 USD per year during 48 months.
National

14221 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14221 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

5942 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5942 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Pullman

904 - 1507 USD /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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