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Associate of Applied Science

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology campus

About the program

Prepares versatile problem-solvers for engineering, Health sciences, Technology and research fields.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Applied Science to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in with past placements in energy
  • Aerospace. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Software engineer
  • Industrial psychologist
  • IT professional
  • Epidemiologist
  • Biochemist
  • Forensic scientist
  • Data scientist

Curriculum

  • Flexible degree in which students choose 30 hours of College of Science and Engineering electives
  • Following a published degree plan sheet. Technical study is combined with leadership and character development. Internships through the college are available
  • With past placements in energy
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Healthcare and federal agencies.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent
  • With a minimum average of 50% or 60% in a VCE-equivalent qualification where stated
  • Some courses add prerequisites or selection tasks.

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 60
  • PTE Academic 50
  • Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate when applicable
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Financial documentation
  • Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and the deadline (10 February 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
  2. Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
  3. Graduation certificates
  4. English test evidence
  5. Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$38,786 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$5,000 AUD

Program details

CampusMelbourne City
Faculty or schoolSTEM College
DepartmentDepartment of Health and Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value192
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    10 Feb 2027

    89 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.