Graduate Certificate The Art of Bespoke Tailoring at Arizona State University

Programme overview

This microcertificate program in the art of bespoke tailoring immerses students in the sustainable craft of authentic handmade bespoke tailoring, a centuries-old practice rooted in the traditions of Savile Row in London, ''Sartoria su misura'' in Milan and ''Haute Couture'' in Paris. Emphasizing craftsmanship, artistry and sustainability, the program explores bespoke as a form of wearable art that combines sculptural design, architectural precision and hand-worked cloth construction.

What you will study

9 credit hours Required Core (9 credit hours) FSH 501 The Art of Bespoke Tailoring I (3) FSH 502 The Art of Bespoke Tailoring II (3) FSH 503 The Art of Bespoke Tailoring III (3)

Career pathways

The art of bespoke tailoring program prepares graduates for careers in high-end custom fashion, including roles as bespoke or custom tailors, pattern cutters, garment technicians and luxury atelier specialists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in fashion or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: graduate admissions application and application fee official transcripts proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)®, or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026 in a testing center; 6.5 on the IELTS; or 105 on the Duolingo English test.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 9 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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