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East London University
Master in Fashion Design
- East London, South Africa
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This Postgraduate Master program will prepare you to hold a professional position within the Fashion Design industry. The Master in Fashion Design provide both detailed foundation and a platform for innovation in critical areas for Fashion Design including textiles, garment construction, trend analysis, and business fundamentals. The master’s program will further your practical knowledge through the application of concepts via hands-on projects and group critique. The master combines academic theory with the market experience of Fashion Design professionals.
University of Johannesburg
BA Hons in Design (Fashion)
- Johannesburg, South Africa
BA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts Honors in Design (Fashion) prepares students for research-based postgraduate study and entry into a design career by enabling students to produce creative solutions to complex problems within a specialist area of design and to conduct and report on research under supervision.
University of Johannesburg
BA in Fashion Design
- Johannesburg, South Africa
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The purpose of the BA Fashion Design program is to develop fashion designers, problem finders, and problem-solvers that have the competence to work independently as entrepreneurial fashion designers.
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University of Johannesburg
Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Diploma
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The diploma program incorporates Jewellery Practice that includes Jewellery Design, Drawing, and Manufacturing Techniques. Other key areas of study include Gemmology, Technology, Contextual Studies, and Design Management. The Department promotes a dual focus on commercial and high-end fine jewelry with an emphasis on conceptual design.
University of Johannesburg
MA in Design (Fashion Design)
- Johannesburg, South Africa
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The purpose of the program is to educate and train researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level. The Master’s degree is earned by completing a single advanced research project, culminating in the production and acceptance of a dissertation.
Inscape Education Group
Bachelor of Design specialising in Fashion Design
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Durban, South Africa
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Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Fashion Designers define individuals, communities, cultures and sub-cultures through the creative use of textiles. They understand current trends and the way people use clothing to express their humanity and individuality. Graduates can conceptualise design solutions, draft and manipulate patterns and construct garments for all types of people.
Xela Design College & Fashion Studio
Certificate in FASHION DESIGN
- Online South Africa
Certificate
On-Campus
English
This is a skills-based course aimed at equipping the student with the skills required for a fashion design career.
Inscape Education Group
Bachelor of Design specialising in Jewellery Design
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Durban, South Africa
- + 2 more
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Jewellery Designers translate cultural meaning and individual values into beautiful tangible objects. Jewellery Designers interpret trends and styles by tapping into the creative culture, art, and fashion. Jewellery designers have a broad understanding of the tension between aesthetics, market needs, social dynamics and business success.
Learn more about Fashion Design and Technology degree programs in South Africa
You'll study the full arc of fashion creation in South Africa, from initial concept sketching to garment construction and textile sourcing, all within a country with a rich craft heritage and a growing commercial fashion sector.
The learning environment fosters independent creative thinking and a strong sense of professional practice. Your coursework typically covers pattern cutting, draping, fabric technology, and collection development. You'll also gain grounding in fashion history and visual communication, which sharpens how you present and justify design decisions to industry collaborators.
South Africa's fashion scene draws on diverse cultural influences, and that context shapes how programs approach both aesthetics and sustainability. You'll learn to work with local textile traditions alongside contemporary production methods, giving your portfolio a distinctive point of view that travels well internationally.
Graduates move into roles as garment designers, technical designers, fashion buyers, or creative directors across apparel, retail, and styling sectors worldwide. Some focus on costume or textile design. The technical and conceptual skills you develop here are recognized across global fashion markets, opening doors well beyond the region.