Diploma in Fashion Design

Diploma in Fashion Design is a Diploma program taught at Raffles University, Malaysia. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Diploma in Fashion Design at Raffles University is a fashion design programme that provides broad-based knowledge and advanced skills. Students are trained in Fashion Drafting, Fashion Draping, and Sewing Techniques to create garments. The programme also focuses on entrepreneurship skills, visual expression, creativity and innovation, and professional communication in fashion design.

Teaching includes academic and design modules such as Fashion Drawing, Colour Theory, Fiber & Textiles, Garment Composition, CAD for Fashion Design, and History of Costume. Practical learning continues with Production Workshop and skills-based modules across Year 1 and Year 2, ending with a Final Project. Entry is supported by a RU Portfolio assessment and Interview.

Modules

• Academic Writing
• Academic Reading
• English for Communication
• Fashion Drawing
• Colour Theory– Ethics Appreciation and Civilisation / Malay Language Communication 1
• Fiber & Textiles
• Garment Composition
• CAD for Fashion Design
• History of Costume
• Fashion Draping 1
• Women’s Wear Drafting 1
• Sewing Techniques 1

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Fashion Design at Raffles University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Raffles University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Raffles University as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Fashion Design.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Diploma in Fashion Design entry requirements:

• SPM: Credit in 3 subjects
• O Level: Grade C in 3 subjects
• UEC: Grade B in 3 subjects
• STPM: Grade C (CGPA2.00) in 1 subjects
• A Level: Full Pass in 2 subjects
• STAM: Min. Maqbul grade
• SKM: A pass in SKM Level 3 / SVM in a suitable field.
• Community College Certificate (MQF Level 3) and Credit in 1 subject at SPM
• Certificate (MQF Level 3): Pass
• Others: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government which will be considered on a case by case basis.
• Additional Requirements: Passed RU Portfolio assessment and Interview

International English entry requirement:

• IELTS: 4.0
• TOEFL Essentials (Online): 5
• TOEFL iBT: 30-31
• PTE: 36
• MUET: Band 3
• Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 140

*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.

Please check detail of study units at https://raffles-university.edu.my/programme/diploma-in-fashion-design/

• Junior Fashion Designer
• Junior Fashion Illustrator
• Stylist Assistant
• Junior Textile Designer
• Design Room Assistant
• Fashion Merchandiser
• Personal Shopper
• Fashion Photographer
• Fashion Retail Assistant

11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.