Bachelor of Fashion Enterprise and Technology (Honours)

Bachelor of Fashion Enterprise and Technology (Honours)

UNDERGRADUATE

Build advanced skills in fashion enterprise and technology to shape innovation, sustainability, and research in the fashion industry. 

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Duration:
Full-time 1 year
or part-time equivalent
Fees:

Commonwealth Supported Places

Next intake:
February
Location:
Brunswick
Learning mode:
On campus
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Duration:
Full-time 1 year
Fees:

AU$47,040 (2026 total)

Next intake:
February
Location:
Brunswick

Equip yourself with advanced research skills in fashion enterprise and technology, preparing you for innovative roles and further study in the dynamic fashion industry.

Offering advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in fashion enterprise and technology, this honours degree immerses you in research-led projects. You will gain critical analytical, technical, and digital skills to generate innovative and sustainable solutions to complex problems in the industry.

Beyond core research methodologies and communication strategies, you will explore specialist areas in fashion enterprise, technology, and textiles, customising your studies to your interests and career goals.

You will also cultivate sound judgement, ethical practices, and sustainability principles in a global context.

Why study fashion enterprise and technology at RMIT?

Industry-embedded research

Immerse yourself in current industry practices through projects, placements, and insights from academics with strong professional ties, ensuring your research is relevant and impactful.

Future-focused expertise

Boost your research, analytical, and digital skills to devise innovative and sustainable solutions for complex fashion enterprise and technology challenges.

Customised research pathways

Undertake a student-led research project and tailor your studies with flexible course options to build specialised knowledge.

Tailored to your interests

When you study the Bachelor of Fashion Enterprise and Technology (Honours), you will have the option to undertake specialist option subjects.

These focused subjects allow you to build upon your existing knowledge and pursue your career aspirations within the dynamic fashion landscape.

The course also offers blended delivery that can be tailored to your needs and research agenda.

Specialist option subjects

  • Fashion Entrepreneurship
  • Fabric to Fashion Innovation Studio
  • E-Commerce for Fashion
  • Fashion Forecasting and Analytics
  • Advanced Textile Materials and New Technologies
  • Global Fashion Supply Chains
  • Circular Fashion Design Thinking
  • Fashion and Textile Industry Placement Project
  • New Fashion Propositions

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Learning and teaching

Taught predominantly face-to-face at our Brunswick campus, the Bachelor of Fashion Enterprise and Technology (Honours) also offers flexible blended learning formats to create a dynamic environment. Throughout this degree, teaching styles will include research seminars, specialised workshops, guest speakers from industry, tutorials, class presentations, and group and student-led discussions. 

You will work independently and collaboratively to conduct student-led research, solve complex fashion industry problems, analyse real-world case studies, prepare and respond to project briefs, and write original research and dissertation reports, while applying advanced theoretical and technical knowledge. 

Assessment methods

Your assessment will typically come in the form of research-led assignments, innovative projects, and a thesis or dissertation. These will provide you with extensive experience in effectively researching, critically analysing, and presenting your findings and solutions to diverse stakeholders. Your assignments will significantly develop your skills in communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving, and will offer you ongoing opportunities to receive feedback on your learning and skills development in fashion enterprise and technology.

You will also be assessed through presentations, in-class activities and written reports.

Learning at RMIT

The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.

Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.

RMIT Capabilities

The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.

As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:

  • Ethical Global Citizens
  • Connected
  • Adaptive
  • Digitally Adept
  • Expert
  • Critically Engaged.

RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.

The Bachelor of Fashion Enterprise and Technology (Honours) includes several industry embedded activities and work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities.

In these subjects, you will engage in activities that integrate your advanced theoretical knowledge with practical application, immersing you in meaningful and impactful learning experiences.

These opportunities involve interacting with industry and community organisations, often through relevant projects, case studies, or work placements within the fashion and textiles sector. Academic staff, with their strong industry relationships, develop and deliver these experiences, ensuring you gain valuable real-world insights and connections.

Overseas work, exchange and study experiences

RMIT offers a range of opportunities for our students to study abroad through overseas work, exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide.

Explore overseas study and work

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree/diploma and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.

The Bachelor of Fashion Enterprise and Technology (Honours) is a focused one-year full-time course (or part-time equivalent) designed to immerse you in advanced research and specialised study.

Throughout this dedicated honours year, you will undertake core subjects that form the basis of your research expertise. These include:

  • Research Strategies for Fashion Industries: Developing fundamental approaches to inquiry within the field.
  • Fashion Honours Project Part A & Part B: The key component of the course, a combined 48-credit-point research project (thesis or dissertation), where you will delve into student-led research topics in consultation with a supervisor.
  • Communicating Research in Practice: Honing your ability to effectively articulate and present your research findings to diverse audiences.

You will also gain flexibility by choosing 24 credit points from our Program Option list. This allows you to customise your study to build upon existing knowledge or pursue your career aspirations.

Course structure

Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.

Bachelor of Fashion Enterprise and Technology (Honours)
Program code: BH132
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Location
Duration
Plan code
CRICOS
Bachelor of Fashion Enterprise and Technology (Honours)
Brunswick Campus
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
BH132
118226B
Location
Brunswick Campus
Duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Plan code
BH132
CRICOS
118226B
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Bachelor of Fashion Enterprise and Technology (Honours)
Brunswick Campus
1 year full-time
BH132
118226B
Location
Brunswick Campus
Duration
1 year full-time
Plan code
BH132
CRICOS
118226B
View plan

Important information for international students

International student visa holders can only study full-time.

Career

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Fashion Enterprise and Technology (Honours), you will be prepared for advanced and transformative roles within the dynamic fashion industry.

You may pursue careers in areas such as:

  • Fashion Marketing
  • Fashion Technology
  • Sustainable Fashion
  • Fashion Entrepreneurship
  • Textile Innovation

This course will equip you with the specialised research skills and knowledge to contribute to innovation and development, addressing emerging trends and challenges in the fashion landscape. Alternatively, you may choose to pursue further research or postgraduate study.

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Students and graduates of the Bachelor of Fashion Enterprise and Technology (Honours) are eligible to become members of the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and the Textile Institute.

Entry requirements and admissions

You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor's degree in fashion business, fashion communication, fashion management, fashion marketing, fashion merchandising, sustainable fashion or fashion technology (or equivalent overseas qualification), with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0).

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

You must provide a one-page statement outlining why you wish to study Honours and what you are hoping to research in 300 words. 

Please note that if you are successful in gaining entry, you will have the opportunity to modify your research where required once you commence your studies.

You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program.

Selection criteria by applicant type

The highest level of education you have previously completed will determine which category applies to you.

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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's degree in fashion business, fashion communication, fashion management, fashion marketing, fashion merchandising, sustainable fashion or fashion technology (or equivalent overseas qualification), with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (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 course.

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in fashion business, fashion communication, fashion management, fashion marketing, fashion merchandising, sustainable fashion or fashion technology, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0).

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

You must provide a one-page statement outlining why you wish to study Honours and what you are hoping to research in 300 words. 

Please note that if you are successful in gaining entry, you will have the opportunity to modify your research where required once you commence your studies.

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing.

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 at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

Pathways and further study

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You can gain entry into this honours degree from a range of RMIT undergraduate programs, if you meet the entry requirements.

Learn more about RMIT undergraduate programs

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.

Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.

Find out if you might be eligible

If you successfully complete this program, you can continue your studies in the Master of Fashion (Entrepreneurship), subject to the program's entrance requirements, and receive 96 credit points of credit into the master's program.

Upon successful completion of this program, you may also be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University, including postgraduate research programs such as Master of Technology (Fashion and Textiles) or PhD (Fashion and Textiles), subject to the program's entrance requirements.

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You can gain entry to this honours degree from a range of RMIT undergraduate programs.

Learn more about RMIT undergraduate programs

Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.

When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.

When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT postgraduate program or RMIT Masters by Research or Doctoral (PhD) program.

Fees

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2026 indicative fees

In 2026, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$4,738 to AU$17,399.

Additional expenses

  • Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$373 maximum fee for 2026.
  • Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

Annual fee adjustment

Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.

Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

Defer your payment

You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees. You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.

Paying your fees and applying for refunds

For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.

If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government.

Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set on an annual basis by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual enrolled courses, not the overall program.

How much can I expect to pay for my Commonwealth supported place?

The Australian Government has introduced changes to university funding and student contribution fees under its Job-ready Graduates Package. 

The fees in the table below apply to students who commence their program in 2026. Fees for continuing students are available at fees for Commonwealth supported students.

Each course (subject) falls into a band. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.

Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.

You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at Fees for Commonwealth supported students.

Maximum student contribution amount for Commonwealth supported places in 2026 for commencing students

Student contribution band by course (subject)

Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2026
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture $4,738 per standard year
$592 per standard (12 credit point) course
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science, Pathology $9,537 per standard year
$1,192 per standard (12 credit point) course
Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science $13,558 per standard year
$1,694 per standard (12 credit point) course
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture $17,399 per standard year
$2,174 per standard (12 credit point) course

Student Learning Entitlement

On 1 January 2022, the Government implemented the Student Learning Entitlement (SLE).

  • The SLE allows students 7 years of full-time subsidised study in Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).
  • Your total SLE amount will be reduced in accordance with your overall study load in a CSP. 
  • Once you have utilised all your SLE, you can no longer study in a CSP.
Visit Study Assist for more information about SLE

HECS-HELP Loans

The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to the full amount of their student contribution.

SA-HELP Loans

You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.

How does a HELP loan work?

If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.

You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.

For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2026 is $373.

You may also be required to purchase other items related to your course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from course to course.

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You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.

Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2026 is $373. 

Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.

Applying for refunds

Find information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

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