Overview

Whether you're just starting out, making a career change, or finally ready to pursue what you love, the Online Diploma of Fashion Design gives you the practical skills and creative confidence to work in fashion. Study from anywhere while staying connected to a vibrant community of makers, mentors, and industry professionals.
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Duration
12 months (3 trimesters, 576 hours)
Schedule
Full-Time *
Language of Instruction
English
Mode of Delivery
Online
Next session starts June 1, 2026
Admission criteriaTuition and financial aid

About the Course

This is a hands-on, skills-first diploma built for people who want to work in fashion — not just learn about it. Over one year, you'll move from garment conceptualisation right through to construction, branding, and distribution, building the technical know-how that employers actually value.

Studying online doesn't mean studying alone. You'll have access to virtual design studios, video demonstrations, iterative feedback from experienced mentors, and optional touchpoints on campus at LCI Melbourne. Everything is designed to be flexible without compromising on depth.

On completion, you'll also be eligible to apply for credit towards LCI Melbourne's Bachelor of Design Arts — so if you want to keep going, the pathway is right there.

Opportunities

Getting a job is at the heart of the LCI Melbourne experience. Alongside your studies, you'll have real opportunities to build your network and your portfolio through industry projects, student exhibitions, and VIP events — experiences that give you something concrete to talk about when you're applying for work.

Upcoming Sessions

Start dateScheduleLocation
Jun 1, 2026

Full-time - Evening

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Sep 14, 2026

Full-time - Evening

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Feb 8, 2027

Full-time - Evening

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May 31, 2027

Full-time - Evening

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Admissions Criteria

  • Domestic Applicants

    Applicants must meet the following requirements:

    • Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification*
    • Participation in an Admissions Consultation

    ATAR scores are not considered as part of the admissions process. Applicants who have completed an unscored VCE (or equivalent) are eligible for entry.

    Students must be 18 years of age or older at the commencement of their course.

  • International Applicants

    Applicants must meet the following requirements:

    • Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification*
    • Participation in an Admissions Consultation
    • Proof of English language proficiency

    English language proficiency is assessed against an IELTS Academic benchmark. Applicants must achieve:

    • An overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no band lower than 5.5

    Equivalent English language test results may be accepted in place of IELTS, including:

    • TOEFL
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)
    • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)

    Students must be 18 years of age or older at the commencement of their course.

    *Please contact us to discuss Year 12 equivalency options.

List of Units

Trimester One

  • Fashion Design Studio 1 (STFD1)
  • Design History & Culture (AXC111)
  • Design Fundamentals (COM111)

Trimester Two

  • Fashion Design Studio 2 (STFD2)
  • Contemporary Context (CXT222)
  • Social Trend Forecasting (AXC121)

Trimester Three

  • Fashion Design Studio 3 (STFD3)
  • Future Context (CXT333)
  • Creative Practice (COM333)

Tuition & Aid

LCI Melbourne is an Australian–Government accredited Institute Of Higher Education providing Australian Domestic students with access to FEE-HELP.

FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students to pay tuition fees.

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