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Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

Fashion Management & Design

Get a broad overview of the fashion industry from design trends, to production, branding and digital marketing. You can specialise in either Fashion Design or Retail Merchandising.

Course code : T20
Temasek Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP , DAE
2025 JAE ELR2B2-D aggregate: 6-12
Course duration : 3 years

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Course details

Field of study Media and Design
Certification offered

Diploma in Fashion Management & Design

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This a Group 1 PFP course.

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

One of the following relevant subjects:

  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-7

Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Creative 3D Animation
  • Design & Technology
  • Design Studies
  • Food & Nutrition/Nutrition & Food Science
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Higher Art
  • Media Studies (English)
  • Media Studies (Chinese)
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-6

Course modules

Year 1

Diploma-related modules

  • Discovering Design
  • Design in Context
  • Aesthetics for Design
  • Form & Materiality
  • Visual Narratives: Photography
  • Visual Narratives: Videography
  • Fashion Presentation Techniques Textiles Exploration
  • Introduction to Fashion Production Studio Project 1
Year 2

Diploma-related modules

  • Fashion Concepts & Strategies
  • Digital Creation in Fashion
  • Studio Project 2
  • Sustainable Practices in Design

Electives for Fashion Design option

  • Drafting Techniques
  • Fashion Construction
  • Draping Techniques
  • Creative Pattern Making Creative Storytelling

Electives for Fashion Management option

  • Fashion Supply Chain
  • Retail Buying Management
  • Retail Design & Experience
  • Brand Strategy Strategies in Fashion Marketing
Year 3

Diploma-related modules

  • Fashion Trends and Sustainabilty
  • Industry Studio Project
  • Major Project: ADM

General modules

  • Student Internship Programme
  • Career Management
Year 1 & 2

General modules

  • Effective Communication
  • Professional Communication
  • Leadership Fundamentals
  • Leadership in Action
  • Sports and Wellness
  • Career Readiness
  • Global Studies
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Current Issues and Critical Thinking
  • Managing Diversity at Work*
  • Global Citizenship and Community Development*
  • Expressions of Culture*
  • Guided Learning

* Students must choose to take either one of these three subjects or Guided Learning.

Internship

Internship duration 16 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Buyers for Retailers
  • Brand Managers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Fashion Journalists
  • Visual Merchandisers
  • Stylists
  • Designers
  • Merchandisers for Apparel Manufacturers or Retailers
  • Event Planners

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.