FACULTY OF ARTS & DESIGN
FASHION
DESIGN
Bachelor in Fashion Design (Honours)
study pathway
Bachelor in Fashion Design (Honours)
BACHELOR IN FASHION DESIGN (HONOURS)
MQA/FA 2200 | KPT/R2/0212/6/0032 (03/2030)
The Bachelor in Fashion Design introduces budding fashion designers to the fundamentals of fashion and more. Students will learn how to utilise textile technology, familiarise themselves with a fashion designer’s studio and develop their fashion senses with design theories. In the studio, a competent fashion designer is expected to be able to create anything from casual wear to haute couture. The fashion designer needs to know how to sketch out ideas, draw them digitally, create patterns, construct outfits, and also understand the properties of fabrics and materials.
Programme Length:
3 Years
Programme Credit:
123 Credit Hours
Intakes:
January / May / September
Career Opportunities
Bachelor in Fashion Design (Honours)
– Fashion Designer
– Product Developer
– Production Manager
– Pattern Maker
– Fashion Illustrator
– Design Room Coordinator
– Pattern Maker’s Assistant
– Dispatch Room Coordinator
– Cutter
– Textile Designer
– Fabric Development and Consultation
– Accessories Planner
Programme Modules
Bachelor in Fashion Design (Honours)
| – Textiles – Fashion Drawing and Colour Theory – History of Costume – CAD1 for Fashion Design – Digital Photography | – Fashion Draping 1 | – Garment and Composition – Fashion Draping 2 – Women’s Wear Drafting 2 – Sewing Application 2 |
| – Advanced Draping & Drafting Techniques – Advanced Sewing Techniques – Fashion Sketching – Project Management | – Project Workshop – Design Research & Development – Contemporary Fashion, Styles & Trends – Brand Strategy and Identity | – Mini Collection Workshop |
| – Internship | – Major Studio Project 1 – Pattern Aided Design, Grading & Costing – Philosophy and Current Issue – Law for the Creative Industries | – Major Studio Project 2 |
*The programme module structure shown on this page is based on Intake A. The module is subject to change.
*The MPU Modules are translated to English. Please visit [here] for the original module name.
AU JIE MIN
Fashion Design (2022)
“The most valuable skill I gained is independent thinking. I am very grateful to all the lecturers who taught me over the past four years. Their flexible tutorials encouraged independent thinking and initiative. This approach enhanced my ability to contribute at work by fostering greater flexibility and creativity in problem-solving and idea generation.”
PAU Khek Tong
Fashion Design (2017)
“We have amazing lecturers in the Fashion Design programme. The modules are comprehensive and provide trainings for various design skills. it is set for students who are at different design levels. I have learnt a lot over my 3 years of study at Raffles.”
Entry Requirements
Bachelor in Fashion Design (Honours)
STPM: Full Pass in 2 subjects
A-Level: Full Pass in 2 subjects
UEC: 5Bs
Foundation / Matriculation: min. CGPA 2.00
Diploma / Advanced Diploma: min. CGPA 2.00
Other International Entry Requirement: [Learn More]
Others: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysia Government which will be considered on a case by case basis
Additional Requirement: Pass “RU Portfolio Assessment and Interview”
Malaysian Student
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
No Minimum English Requirement
*RU ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
MUET: Band 3
GCE O Level /1119: English D
SPM: English Credit
UEC: English B
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 154
*Students who did not meet RU English Requirement are required to take a Concurrent English Programme (CELP)
Contact us to receive the latest information about the tuition fee.
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International Student
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
IELTS: 5.0
TOEFL Essentials (Online): 7.5
TOEFL iBT: 40
PTE: 47
MUET: Band 3.5
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 154
*Students who did not meet the English Requirement are required to take the RU English Preparation Programme (EPP) AND achieve the requirement of any equivalent English qualification.
Application Fee: RM4,500
Admission Fee: RM12,600
Administration Fee: RM2,000
Indicative Tuition Fee: RM80,900
Total Fee: RM100,000
(Approx. USD 22,500)
Contact us to receive the latest information about tuition fees.
Click here to check the available scholarships.
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