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Bachelor of Architectural Design

RMIT University

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A three-year degree in architectural design forming the first part of a five-year architecture pathway.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Architectural Design. Apply relevant theories
  • Methods
  • And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Architectural Design.

Career outcomes

  • Urban designer
  • Architectural practices
  • Designer in roles not requiring professional registration
  • Progression to the Master of Architecture

Curriculum

  • The three-year Bachelor of Architectural Design plus the two-year Master of Architecture make up the five-year specialist route. The degree develops a knowledge base and experience of the architectural design process in studio-based learning. Three years full-time.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completion of Australian Year 12 (VCE) or an equivalent qualification with a course-specific minimum average (65% on most pages
  • up to 85% for some)
  • plus prerequisites or selection tasks for some courses. RMIT Foundation Studies or a relevant diploma can also qualify
  • Minimum average of 65% in a VCE-equivalent qualification on most course pages (38 of 60 bachelor pages read)
  • 70-85% on others; some courses add selection tasks (portfolio
  • interview
  • test) and prerequisites

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent; completion of RMIT Foundation Studies or a recognised diploma also qualifies

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity
  • Application Form

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$53,186 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMelbourne City
Faculty or schoolCollege of Design and Social Context
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value288
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteRMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    3 Mar 2027

    109 days left
  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.