The programme provides an opportunity to draw upon cultural knowledge, social issues, and values to increase awareness of wider issues within the rapidly changing local and global fashion industry.
It is structured by three key interrelated strands of content: sustainable fashion research and practice, theoretical studies, and creative enterprise.
The programme offers rich learning opportunities that inspire critical and creative thinkers as future change-makers, enabling them to address the need for rapid, positive, restorative, and regenerative design solutions, through individual and expressive outcomes.
The programme is creative practitioner, community, and industry-focused, designed to meet the professional needs of the wider sustainable fashion and design industry. It is structured by three key interrelated strands of content: sustainable fashion research and practice, theoretical studies, and creative enterprise.
All technical, theoretical, and professional knowledge and skills inform and are integrated into the practice of designing and creating sustainable and innovative design solutions.
Industry-focused course content and workshops include Pattern Making, Garment Construction, Research, Concept and Design Development, Surface and Material Explorations, Tailoring, Creative Enterprise, and Industry Internships.
Studio Practice is complemented by courses in Sustainable Fashion Practices, Earth-Centred Design, Natural Dyeing, Fashion History and Theory, Fashion Illustration, and Adobe Creative Suite Skills. Students research, design, and develop conceptually based collections that reflect a personal design aesthetic and incorporate regenerative, sustainable and ecological practices and processes, to produce a professional body of work, and showcase their collections at the annual Whitecliffe Fashion Show.
3 Years
Full-time
February 2025 Intake
17/02/2025
Auckland City Symonds Street Campus
Manukau Campus
Wellington Campus
Fees indicated are for 1st year of study. 2nd and 3rd Year fees may vary.
Fees free may apply.
All 2025 fees are subject to change and regulatory approval.
Domestic: $8,060 + $300 Student Services Levy
International: $27,000 + $300 Student Services Levy
Further study options:
Post graduate Certificate or Diploma or Masters in a related area
Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design
NZQA Level 7 (360 credits)
Graduates of this programme will be able to:
Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design
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Diploma in Apparel + Fashion Technology
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Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design
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Henry Calkin, Resene winner, 2022
Applicants must
NCEA Level 3; 14 credits each in three approved subjects and UE Literacy (NCEA Level 2 or above
10 credits with 5 credits each in reading and writing) and
UE Numeracy (NCEA Level 1 or above; 10 credits).
OR
New Zealand Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology qualifications (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Fine Arts (L4)
New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media + Design (Level 4)
A New Zealand or overseas qualification assessed by NZQA to be equivalent to any stated above.
International applicants must
The vast majority of our team have extensive experience within their respective industries. This is key in helping us ensure our graduates have the real-world skills they need for a successful career and bright future.
Angela holds a Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology from Massey University, where she receive ...
Denise Callan graduated from Whitecliffe College with a Bachelor in Jewellery Design and Technolo ...
Doula has a rich background in fashion design, having graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Fashi ...
Giles Peterson is a distinguished educator and independent curator at Whitecliffe College of Arts ...
Harita Kapur is an academic and design professional with over 30 years of experience in integrati ...
Working with such a diverse range of people brings Heather immense satisfaction. She truly believ ...
As a graduate of the Wellington Polytechnic School of Fashion, Lisa discovered her passion for fa ...
Michelle holds a Master’s degree in Fashion from Central Saint Martins, a Postgraduate Certific ...
Nicole integrates innovative design methodologies with a commitment to sustainability and critica ...
Pip has been involved in the fashion industry since completing her Bachelor of Design (Fashion) a ...
Born in Yorkshire during a time when crafting and repurposing were everyday practices, Susan Bart ...
Tannaz Barkhordari is a fashion designer and educator, specialising in sustainable fashion practi ...
Veronica’s extensive fashion background spans from traditional fashion methodology to graphic a ...
Christina has enjoyed a wonderfully diverse career. This has encompassed the design of lingerie, ...
