Swinburne University of Technology updates (accepting IELTS single subject retakes from now on, Bachelor of Fashion Design)
Swinburne University of Technology

Please see below for updates from Swinburne University of Technology.
IELTS One Skill Retake approved by Swinburne University
Swinburne University is pleased to announce thatIELTS One Skill Retakehas been approved, and the university now accepts the results of this test as part of the language requirements.
IELTS One Skill Retakeallows international students towithin 60 days of the original test results being released,choose to retakeany one of the components: listening, reading, writing, or speakingany one componentwithout having to retake the full test.
All students applying to Swinburne University must meetEnglish language requirements. For international students, this usually means taking anEnglish language test, such asIELTS.
Bachelor of Design - Fashion
To keep up with therapidly changingfashion industry, Swinburne University of Technology'sBachelor of Design - Fashioncombinesfashion design with new technologies, advanced manufacturing, sustainable design, and production methodsto prepare the next generation of fashion professionals, ready to make their unique mark in the industry.
Supported bystate-of-the-art facilities, students will mastertechnology-driven garment design, ethical and sustainable design and manufacturing, wearable technologyand other practical skills. By learning fromindustry experts, students will not only turncreativity into realitybut also gain real industry experience amongAustralia's most popular fashion brands, fully preparing them for their future careers.
Graduates will be equipped to drivepositive changeand redefine the future direction of the fashion industry, with career options including:
- Fashion Designer(Fashion Designer)
- Stylist(Stylist)
- Product Developer(Product Developer)
- Technical Designer(Technical Designer), etc.
IELTS One Skill Retake approval
Swinburne is pleased to announce that the IELTS One Skill Retake has recently been approved by Swinburne, which will now accept the retake test results.
The IELTS One Skill Retake test allows international students to retake any one component of the test (listening, reading, writing or speaking) within 60 days of the applicant's original test score, without having to re-sit a full test.
In order for any student to study with Swinburne, they must be able to meet the English language requirements. For international students, this usually means undertaking an English language test, such as IELTS.
Visit the website for more information on entry requirements for international students.
Bachelor of Design (Fashion)
To keep up with the rapidly evolving world of fashion, Swinburne’s Bachelor of Design (Fashion) integrates fashion design with new technologies, advanced manufacturing and sustainable design, and production methods to prepare next-generation fashion professionals to make their mark.
With access to cutting-edge facilities, students will gain hands-on skills in technology-enabled garments, ethical and sustainable design and manufacturing, and wearable technologies. Students will be inspired to turn their ideas into reality by learning from industry experts and will become career-ready with real experience among some of Australia’s most sought-after labels.
Students will graduate feeling empowered to both create positive change and redefine the trajectory of future fashion industries in careers such as fashion designer, stylist, product developer or technical designer.
Find out more about the Bachelor of Design (Fashion).
Upcoming course training sessions
Swinburne offers online course trainings throughout the year for students to learn more information about specific courses–including program overview and highlights, industry connections and career outcomes.
Find out which course training sessions we’ve got coming up.
Bachelor of Design (Fashion)
- Wednesday 12 March 2025
- 3pm AEST
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
- Friday 28 March 2025
- 3pm AEST
Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting
- Wednesday 30 April 2025
- 3pm AEST
Bachelor of Nutrition
- Friday 16 May 2025
- 3pm AEST