Diploma in Fashion and Sustainability

This course is designed for individuals aiming to enter the fashion industry with a focus on sustainability or those seeking to advance to the Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles. Choose this course to gain a unique blend of fashion and sustainability knowledge, setting you apart in a competitive industry.

What sets this diploma apart is its status as the sole offering by a public Australian university, leveraging UTS's global reputation in fashion education. You will gain practical skills in conceptual research, design development, garment-making, and illustration, all through the lens of sustainability.

You will learn about the critical sustainability challenges facing the fashion sector and explore design as a catalyst for sustainable change. The course combines hands-on workshops with expert guidance, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of fashion's role in shaping a sustainable future.

Teaching methods include practical workshops, project-based learning, and close mentorship from internationally recognised academics. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with relevant, real-world skills for careers in fashion production, sampling, and design, or for further academic study.

This is currently the only diploma on fashion and sustainability offered by a public university in Australia. It builds on the global reputation that UTS has in fashion education, and gives students access to high-quality facilities and internationally renowned academic staff. The diploma gives students relevant skills with real-world applications for employment or for further study.