This program will inspire and challenge you to contribute to the future of the fashion industry by providing you with the key pathways to influence global fashion design. Explore advanced approaches to fashion that will enable you to critically investigate and develop your practice, working both independently and with your peers alongside leading local and global practitioners. This program provides you with a platform to extend your fashion design practice, culminating in a capstone design project that will launch your fashion design identity in a public showcase. You will develop your knowledge, proficiency and expertise within a global fashion environment, underpinned by an in-depth understanding of social and cultural shifts and how they influence fashion systems. International student visa holders can only study full-time. Electives and program structure Lecturers in this program are academics, industry experts and professionals who are highly experienced in the areas of fashion design, fashion leadership and innovation. The program focuses on the development of critical thinking in strategic design ideas and conceptual fashion concepts. Through fashion research and industry engagement you are given opportunities to connect with senior industry figures and leading global companies in fashion. This program is unique in that it: is the only coursework Master of Fashion specializing in design in Australia is based in Melbourne, Australia’s fashion capital Conducts global industry-based projects with major brands. Career On graduation, you will have advanced knowledge and skills suited to a variety of career positions in creative fashion design within a global environment. You can expect to enter into national and international design positions from premium fashion houses and large-scale corporations to small bespoke independent practices. You'll graduate with the skills and knowledge relevant to being a leader in fashion design concepts and at the forefront of creative fashion practice. Further study When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT Masters by Research or Doctoral (PhD) program.