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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview The Graduate Certificate in Fashion (Entrepreneurship) provides you with an introduction to the key skills and knowledge you need to develop your own fashion enterprise, or build a career in the global fashion industry. #1 in Australia and #19 in the world for Art & Design*.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed: an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline with a GPA of at least 2.5 (out of 4.0); OR a 4-year Australian bachelor degree with honours (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline with a GPA of at least 2.5 (out of 4.0); OR a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in the fashion industry. If you have a GPA lower than 2.50, you may still apply but selection will be merit-based and assessed on your experience, a one-page personal statement and an interview. The one-page personal statement should outline the reasons you will benefit from undertaking the Graduate Certificate of Fashion (Entrepreneurship) and how it's aligned to your interests, aspirations and career ambitions. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks Work experience To have your work experience considered you must include in your application a CV and a personal statement that details your experience. Interview You may be required to attend an interview (either in person, or via phone or Skype). English language requirements You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this course. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed: an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0); OR an Australian 4-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0). You may also be considered if you have a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in fashion industry. If your GPA is below 2.5, you may still apply but the selection will be merit-based and assessed on your experience, a one-page personal statement and an interview. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks CV and Personal Statement: To have your work experience considered you must include in your application a CV and a personal statement outlining the reasons you will benefit from undertaking the Graduate Certificate in Fashion (Entrepreneurship) and how it is aligned to your interests, aspirations and career ambitions. Interview: You may be required to attend an interview (either in person, or via phone or Skype). English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). Additional information Expand all sections Inherent requirements (non-academic abilities) Non-academic abilities you'll need to complete this course The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements. By understanding the types of activities you'll participate in, you can: understand more about the course determine if you may need support during your studies make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you. Adjustments If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there is a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) team to discuss any adjustments you may require. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with ELS. If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your course so that you can participate fully in your studies. The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings. 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Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Upon graduation, you will have a fundamental understanding of the fashion system and contemporary fashion entrepreneurship practices within it. Graduates can find careers in many areas of the fashion industry, including creating their own enterprise. These include: merchandise planner fashion buyer digital and e-commerce marketer fashion retail manager (both digital and store-based) data analyst. <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
For postgraduate coursework entry, applicants must meet minimum English language requirements through one of several pathways: a VCE study score of at least 30 in EAL or at least 25 in English/Literature/English Language; a STAT overall score of at least 156 or verbal reasoning sub-score of 155; satisfactory completion of post-secondary study; or at least 2 years of professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency with a supporting employer statement.
Yes, for postgraduate coursework programs including this Graduate Certificate, applicants can demonstrate at least 2 years of professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency. A supporting statement from your employer on official letterhead (or company email) is required, confirming that English is the language of business, the duration of employment, your roles and responsibilities, the nature of work, scale of the organisation, and whether the company deals internationally.
For postgraduate degrees, accepted English language proficiency tests and minimum scores include: IELTS (Academic) overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0); TOEFL iBT overall 79 (minimum 13 Reading, 12 Listening, 18 Speaking, 21 Writing); PTE (Academic) 58 (no communication band less than 50); C1 Advanced 176 (no less than 169 in any component); and C2 Proficiency 176 (no less than 169 in any component). Note that IELTS General is not accepted.
The page references separate English language requirements for international students, indicating the program may be available to international applicants. International students should refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirements for international students, which are separate from the domestic requirements outlined on this page.
No, RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. Additionally, note that for TOEFL iBT tests taken on or after 21 January 2026, only the TOEFL iBT Australia test is accepted, and TOEFL iBT results reported on a 1–6 score scale are not accepted.
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