The Fashion Arts advanced diploma program at Seneca Polytechnic prepares students for creative and technical careers in the global fashion industry. Students develop expertise in fashion design, garment construction, pattern making, textiles, technical design, trend forecasting and digital fashion technologies.
The program combines artistic creativity with industry-focused technical training, allowing students to explore various fashion categories including streetwear, evening wear, couture, outerwear and contemporary fashion design. Students gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software, 3D design tools and professional garment construction techniques.
A mandatory field placement provides valuable industry experience, while the final graduating collection allows students to showcase their design abilities to industry professionals. Graduates are prepared for careers in fashion design, product development, technical design, production, textiles, merchandising and costume design.
- Academic Requirement: • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. • Successful completion of Grade 12. • International applicants must submit academic transcripts and graduation documents. • Creative interest in fashion design, garment construction and product development is recommended.
- ELP Requirement: • IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (No Band Below 5.5) • PTE Academic: 58 • Duolingo English Test: 105-110 • TOEFL iBT: Minimum 20 in each skill • CAEL: 60 • Cambridge English: 169 (No skill below 162)
- Special Requirement: • Mandatory field placement required for graduation. • Students develop a final graduating fashion collection. • Training includes fashion illustration, pattern making, sewing, garment construction, CAD design and trend forecasting. • Access to Seneca's Fashion Resource Centre containing more than 12,000 historical garments and accessories. • Field placement may be completed in person, online or hybrid depending on the organization.
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Students whose study permit applications are still pending may request a deferral to the next available intake, provided the request is submitted before Day 10 of classes and the program is available. Deferrals are granted only once.
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Students awaiting an IRCC decision must still meet the deferral deadline. Requests submitted after Day 10 of classes will not be approved solely because a study permit decision is pending.
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Students may alternatively withdraw and apply for a refund by submitting the required withdrawal form and supporting documentation. Applicable administrative fees may be deducted.
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If a study permit application is refused, students may defer their admission and request a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to support a future study permit application. PAL issuance is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
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Refund requests due to study permit refusal must include a copy of the official IRCC refusal letter and be submitted within 14 days of the refusal date.
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Only the refusal letter associated with the intake being withdrawn from will be considered for refund eligibility.
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Students whose second study permit application is refused before the start of classes may still qualify for a refund, subject to Seneca’s refund policy.
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Deferral requests are subject to program availability, and late requests may require a written appeal.
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Approved late deferrals may be subject to a CAD $200 late fee.
- Application Fee: $90
- LOA Deposit: $0
- Annual Tuition Fee: $16,732
- Total Tuition Fee: $51,461
- Course Duration: 3 Years
- Credentials: Diploma
- Intake: September 2026 January 2027
• Completed application form
• CAD $90 application fee
• Passport copy
• Grade 12 certificate
• Academic transcripts/marksheets
• English language proficiency test results (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo)
• Proof of name change (if applicable)
• Additional documents requested by Seneca Polytechnic
• Monitor application status through Seneca Student Home