Gain the skills you need to be a leading architect. Work on real-world briefs and study in a world-class studio environment to create something that lasts.
Learn in an environment that is similar to a cutting-edge architectural design firm. Through your core and elective subjects, you'll have the opportunity to focus on your drawing, 2D and 3D design skills, and will be surrounded by like-minded creatives. You'll combine both experimental and speculative design with practical projects, and engage with real-life industry projects to expand your knowledge and help you discover innovative approaches to problem solving.
Learning from internationally-recognised and award-winning architects alongside visiting national and international experts, consultants and specialists, you will explore the core skills required of an architect and architectural designer. As a student, you will be immersed in new ideas and perspectives that will develop your design and communication skills.
Design studios delivered by academic experts, innovative designers and international practitioners.
Learn in an environment that is similar to a cutting-edge architectural design firm.
This course is a pathway to the Master of Architecture, and professional accreditation.
Observe Bachelor of Architectural Design students designing, producing, assembling and hand-painting the inhabitable Greek God Dad Bod Pavilion structure over six weeks, using state-of-the-art facilities with the Slowbuild Augmented Reality Studio.
It’s all centred around design.
Our unique design studios are one of the major reasons why RMIT Architecture and its graduates are so highly regarded by industry.
Learning intensively in small groups, you will have the opportunity to work intensively on one project throughout the semester. In your studios, you will have the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, 2D and 3D design in an environment that follows the best practice of a local or international design firm. Run by academics and leading members of industry, design studios provide a unique way of exploring ideas by challenging future designers, and allowing them to connect with peers, industry, and other disciplines.
Studios are located across the city campus and within the multi award-winning RMIT Design Hub designed by RMIT architecture alumni Sean Godsell.
In the Bachelor of Architectural Design, your assessment relies upon continuous cycles of reviewing, feedback and reflection. Throughout your study, your work is presented verbally, critiqued and submitted in a portfolio of drawings and images. Each semester, work from your design studios is presented as a part of a public exhibition.
Other forms of assessment include assignments and projects, presentations, essays, and tests.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.
As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:
RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.
Learn from internationally-recognised and award-winning architects.
RMIT aArchitecture is well known for its long-standing links with industry. Design studios are delivered by academic staff, as well as sessional staff from innovative practices, or visiting international practitioners and academics.
In design studios, you will also have the opportunity to work on real world projects with local and global community and industry partners. Many public lectures are held throughout the year, led by prominent local and international architects and urban designers.
The Bachelor of Architectural Design has a range of international exchange agreements with universities in the USA, Europe and Asia.
You’ll also have the opportunity to choose design studios that require overseas travel, and give you the opportunity to work with students from international universities.
Recent design studios have included collaborations with students in Berlin, Germany and architecture practices in Shanghai, China.
RMIT offers a range of opportunities for our students to study abroad through overseas work, exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide.
The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.
This degree forms part of a 5-year specialist degree, made up of the 3-year Bachelor of Architectural Design plus the 2-year Master of Architecture by coursework.
The Bachelor of Architectural Design offers a range of opportunities to develop a strong knowledge base in the field and experience the architectural design process.
From first term, first semester you will be hands-on in design studios developing your design skills and learning in an environment that follows the best practice of an innovative architectural design firm.
Design studios typically makes up half the degree each semester and are taught in small groups. You will focus on a particular theme and project each semester. After first semester, you’ll be able to select which design studio you wish to follow, completing one per semester.
Supporting subjects such as technology, communication and history comprise the remainder of your degree, and give you an understanding of the social and physical contexts of the built environment, as well as teaching you drawing skills.
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
This undergraduate degree is a stand-alone award that provides employment options for those who seek to work as an urban designer, in architectural practices or as a designer more generally, in roles that do not require professional registration.
Students must complete the Master of Architecture to be eligible to apply for accreditation as an architect.
Graduates may be employed in an architectural practice or a related design field, but need to complete the Master of Architecture
in order to be eligible to apply to be professionally recognised as an
architect. In Australia, completion of the Master degree will allow you,
following two years’ professional experience, to sit the Architects
Registration Board examination and register as an architect.
You must have successfully completed at least one year of tertiary study, comparable to the first year of this program, undertaken in a design discipline (architecture, interior design, industrial design, landscape architecture, graphic design, art or fashion design) within 10 years of the program commencement date.
Timely applications will be accepted until 31 May 2025. These applications will receive an outcome in early July.
If places are still available, applications received after 31 May will be considered in July. Applications will be accepted until Friday, 18 July 2025 unless places are filled earlier.
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on the assessment of their selection task.
You must complete and submit the Architectural Design selection task.
For your best chance at admission into this program, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Graduates of RMIT’s Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) are still required to submit their selection task by the selection task dates below and will be guaranteed an interview for the Bachelor of Architectural Design.
The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application.
| Applicant type | Register and submit the selection task by |
|---|---|
| Timely applicants | 31 May 2025 |
| Late applicants | 18 July 2025 |
Provide a short statement outlining your motivations and aspirations for studying architecture including details of any relevant experience such as employment, voluntary work, etc and how this strengthens your application to this program (maximum 250 words).
Upload your academic transcript(s) of your previous study in design and your curriculum vitae (CV).
Your folio must comprise of 3 to 5 projects. For each project please include:
Each project may have up to 4 pages dedicated to it (no more than 20 pages for the entire folio). Please ensure your folio is well organised and clearly presented.
It is important to demonstrate in your folio how you have engaged in the creative process and how these efforts respond to the constraints and issues inherent in the project. The folio will demonstrate your development of creative ideas in a logical sequence.
You are also encouraged to include photographs of 3D models and mock-ups.
Projects can include work from previous study, as well as your own projects. Include any projects that demonstrate your potential to follow a design process. Projects that demonstrate an ability to realise a 3D outcome are encouraged.
You may include up to one page of projects completed in architectural work-related project experience, but this is not essential. If you choose to do this, it needs to be clearly differentiated and labelled.
Your folio should be collated in a single PDF (maximum size 10MB). Alternatively, you can provide a URL to your work. Please provide a username and/or password if applicable.
If you have used AI to generate images or texts in your selection task submission, please describe where this occurs and what AI tools were used (maximum 100 words).
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview which will be held from June. Shortlisted applicants will be advised of the exact date of the interview via email.
Please select the highest level of education you have or will be completing in order to find out the selection criteria that applies to you, in addition to meeting the above entry requirements.
If you are in this category, you are not eligible to apply for this program in this intake.
You must have successfully completed at least one year of tertiary study, comparable to the first year of this program, undertaken in a design discipline (architecture, interior design, industrial design, landscape architecture, graphic design, art or fashion design).
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
You must have successfully completed at least one year of tertiary study, comparable to the first year of this program, undertaken in a design discipline (architecture, interior design, industrial design, landscape architecture, graphic design, art or fashion design).
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
If you are in this category, you are not eligible to apply for this program in this intake.
You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification).
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on the assessment of their selection task.
You must complete and submit the Architectural Design selection task. Late submissions will not be considered.
Graduates of RMIT’s Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) are still required to submit their selection task by the selection task dates below and will be guaranteed an interview for the Bachelor of Architectural Design. For more information, please refer to the selection task requirements below for applicants with one year of tertiary studies in a design discipline.
If you are applying via VTAC, you must complete and submit the Architectural Design selection task by the following date:
| VTAC applicants | Register and submit the selection task by |
|---|---|
| All VTAC applicants | TBC |
You must complete and submit your direct application. The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application. Please see the Apply page for information on eligibility to apply direct.
| Applicant type | Register and submit the selection task by |
|---|---|
| All direct applicants |
TBC |
Selection task details and submission dates will be available early August 2025.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview. Interviews will be held in the first week of December and applicants will be advised by late November the date they are required to attend.
An advisory letter indicating the outcome of your selection task will be sent in December.
Please select the highest level of education you have or will be completing in order to find out the selection criteria that applies to you, in addition to meeting the above entry requirements.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification.
The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary participation by giving priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs to eligible applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school.
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Certificate IV or above (or equivalent).
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice and achieving a minimum overall score of 156.
Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study.
If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with vocational education and training study, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
You must have successfully completed at least two courses (subjects) in an Australian bachelor degree or four courses (subjects) in an Australian associate degree, or overseas equivalent.
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice and achieving a minimum overall score of 156.
Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study.
If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with higher education study, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites. You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice and achieving a minimum overall score of 156.
Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study.
If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with work and life experience, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
View the following videos for some practical application advice:
Here's some advice for preparing folios and pre-selection kits to help make the process easier.
Wondering how an art and design selection interview works? Here's everything you need to know.
View the ATAR profile and selection rank from students offered a place into this program wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in the most relevant recent intake period.
The student profile provides insight into the likely peer group for this program.
*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent Year 12 applicants.
RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options. Find out more about admission to RMIT.
Undertaking a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree can help you meet the entry requirements for your preferred course. These qualifications often provide credit, reducing the duration of your bachelor degree.
This course offers pathway options. If you don’t meet the entry requirements, a formal pathway might be your way in.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
The Bachelor of Architectural Design provides a pathway into the Master of Architecture, and is also portable into professional programs in architecture with a similar structure agreement.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Architectural Design with an overall GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) are guaranteed entry into the Master of Architecture and will be exempt from completing the selection task.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Architectural Design with a GPA lower than 2.5 (out of 4) may still apply for entry into the Master of Architecture and must complete the selection task. They will be assessed on merit based on their selection task.
You’ll also have the option to study the Master of Urban Design upon completion of the Bachelor of Architectural Design.
In 2025, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$4,627 to AU$16,992.
Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees. You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government.
Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set on an annual basis by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual enrolled courses, not the overall program.
The Australian Government has introduced changes to university funding and student contribution fees under its Job-ready Graduates Package.
The fees in the table below apply to students who commence their program in 2025. Fees for continuing students are available at fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Each course (subject) falls into a band. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.
Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.
You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at Fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Student contribution band by course (subject) |
Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2025 |
|---|---|
| Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture | $4,627 per standard year $578 per standard (12 credit point) course |
| Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science, Pathology | $9,314 per standard year $1,164 per standard (12 credit point) course |
| Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science | $13,241 per standard year $1,655 per standard (12 credit point) course |
| Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture | $16,992 per standard year $2,124 per standard (12 credit point) course |
On 1 January 2022, the Government implemented the Student Learning Entitlement (SLE).
For more information about SLE, visit Study Assist.
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to the full amount of their student contribution.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2025 is $365.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from course to course.
RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.
Use our Frequently Asked Questions to learn about the application process and its equity access schemes, find out how to accept or defer your offer or request a leave of absence, discover information about your fees, refunds and scholarships, and explore the various student support and advocacy services, as well as how to find out more about your preferred program, and more.
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