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RMIT 2012 U NIVERSITY » NIVERSITY PROGRAM GUIDE Melbourne, Australia FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2012 2012 P ROGR AM G UIDE F OR www.rmit.edu.au/international I NTERN A For more information TION RMIT University RMIT International A L S GPO Box 2476 www.rmit.edu.au/international TUDENT Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia Tel. +61 3 9925 5156 Fax: +61 3 9663 6925 S » UNDERGR New student enquiries: Email : [email protected] Tel. +61 3 8676 7047 Domestic Free Call Number: 1800 998 414 (within Australia) A DU This guide provides details about RMIT’s undergraduate degree and diploma A programs, including TAFE programs, associate degrees and bachelor TE degrees for international students. The term ‘degree’ for the purposes of A this publication refers to bachelor and associate degrees. For details about ND DIPLO RMIT’s postgraduate programs including honours degree programs, please refer to the 2012 Postgraduate (Coursework and Research) program guide for international students. MA INTERACT WITH RMIT You can now interact with RMIT through several web, mobile and social networking tools listed at www.rmit.edu.au/interact www.facebook.com/RMITuniversity www.twitter.com/rmit Working with industry to provide www.youtube.com/user/rmitmedia career-driven, technology-oriented education for tomorrow’s leaders. UNDERGRADUATE Date of issue: August 2011 Take a photograph/scan this Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in this publication code with your mobile phone to is accurate and current at the date of printing. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the RMIT University website before lodging your application. download the PDF version of this RMIT University CRICOS Provider Code: 00122A. brochure (5.4 Mb). AND DIPLOMA 11651 0711 CITY OF I AM GLOBAL MELBOURNE AND CONNECTED TO RMIT BUNDOORA TO RMIT BRUNSWICK CAMPUS CAMPUS Melbourne’s Magistrate Court Melbourne The Arts Centre Convention and Exhibition Centre Info Corner CONTENTS 2 Welcome 3 Why RMIT? 4 Global advantage 6 Student exchange 8 Learning by doing 10 Research 12 Pathways 14 Study at RMIT 15 English at RMIT 16 Living in Melbourne 18 RMIT campuses 19 Money matters 20 Student life 22 Visa information 23 2012 programs, intakes and fees 30 Programs 30 Architecture and building 40 Art and design 58 Business 72 Community services and social sciences 81 Computing and information technology 91 Education and training 95 Engineering 121 Environment and planning 130 Health and medical sciences 143 Media and communications 152 Science 163 How to apply 164 Entry requirements by country 169 Application form 1 WELCOME RMIT University is a global university of technology and design, focused on creating solutions that transform the future for the benefit of people and their environments. One of Australia’s original educational institutions, RMIT is now Australia’s largest tertiary institution and has forged an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education. RMIT provides an urban experience and impact and is actively engaged with industry and the community. RMIT campuses are in Melbourne (in the central business district, Brunswick and Bundoora) and in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi). The University also has strong links with partner institutions which deliver RMIT award programs in Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Malaysia, as well as having a strong educational presence in the Asia-Pacific region. RMIT offers over 900 programs at degree and diploma level. The strong vocational orientation of our programs prepares graduates for employment and active participation in their communities. Programs include industry placements, work experience and the involvement of industry practitioners in teaching. Collaborating with industry to provide solutions and innovations that deliver real outcomes is an integral part of our teaching, learning and research. Student mobility is actively encouraged through our international partners for student exchange. As a result, our graduates possess a broad knowledge base, industry-honed skills and the ability to think critically and creatively. This gives our graduates a competitive edge when entering the international job market. Professor Margaret Gardner AO Vice-Chancellor and President 2 WHY RMIT? RMIT is one of Australia’s most respected educational Solving problems through research institutions and one of the most internationalised RMIT is part of an international research community universities in the world. Providing education to seeking innovative solutions to address emerging 73 900 students, RMIT offers the advantages of: global problems. » internationally recognised programs In partnership with industry and communities across » state-of-the-art technology and facilities the world, RMIT’s research institutes continue to drive » international study exchanges across change for a better future (see page 11). 31 countries In 2010, the Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) » opportunities for work-integrated learning. assessment found the quality of RMIT University research to be ‘above world standard’ in the disciplines Working with industry of architecture, communication and media studies, RMIT works on a philosophy of ‘learning by doing’ human movement and sports science, mechanical ensuring that students are engaged with industry engineering, pharmacology and pharmaceutical throughout their degree and graduate work ready. sciences, and urban and regional planning. RMIT graduates have gone on to excel around the globe with organisations including Rolls-Royce, FAST FACTS Airbus, Nestlé and KPMG, thanks to the preparation » Established: 1887 they received through: » Total student population: 73 900 » collaborative project work with industry » International student population: 29 000+ » field trips, clinical and studio practice » International onshore students: 11 000+ » virtual business firms » Campus locations: Melbourne, Australia (three campuses) » guidance of world-class academics. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam Over 5 000 global employers ranked RMIT 76th » Qualification levels: Foundation studies, in the world for the employability of its graduates English language, diplomas, undergraduate (2010 QS World University Rankings). and postgraduate degrees » Internationalisation: Top five in the world for most internationalised student body and top 20 in the world for most internationalised academic staff (2010 QS World University Rankings). RMIT AIMS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOU TO LEAVE YOUR MARK IN EVERY CHALLENGE YOU UNDErtAKE, AND TO FOSTER IN YOU A PASSION TO SUCCEED. 3 GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 4 I AM GLOBAL IN ATTITUDE, ACTION AND PRESENCE By combining travel, study and work you will International recognition RMIT IS experience a life-changing adventure personally With many programs being recognised and academically. Take advantage of: YOUR TICKET internationally, RMIT graduates are employed » semester exchanges to over 120 partner in more than 100 countries around the world. TO THE WORLD institutions around the world, including The recognition can include: RMIT Vietnam » full accreditation » international work experience with » membership of overseas professional companies the likes of Rolls-Royce, associations BMW, IBM, Nestlé, Airbus, Boeing, CSIRO, Siemens, Bosch and more through RMIT’s » membership of Australian associations International Industry Experience and that have reciprocal membership Research Program (RIIERP) arrangements with overseas bodies. www.rmit.edu.au/RIIERP » group study tours of up to one month in Europe, Asia and the Americas. ‘My memory of Sweden will always remain in the winter between August 2010 and February 2011, when I was 24 and lived in the small and beautiful town named Borås. ‘Borås is renowned for its reputation and long history in fabric design and production and the Textile and Fashion School of University of Borås is the first choice for local students in this field. This program has shaped my maturity, independence and taught me valuable lessons in life. ‘Any student who has the means and the opportunity to be part of an exchange should definitely jump onboard.’ MEI YING TAN, Malaysia BACHELOR OF arts (TEXTILE DESIGN) STUDENT UNdertOOK AN EXCHANGE PROGRAM TO THE TEXTILE AND FashiON SCHOOL OF UNIVERSITY OF BORÅS, SWEDEN 5 SWEDEN NORWAY FINLAND SCOTLAND ESTONIA DENMARK CANADA ENGLAND NETHERLANDS IRELAND POLAND GERMANY FRANCE AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND SPAIN ITALY KOREA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TURKEY CHINA JAPAN HONG KONG TAIWAN MEXICO (SAR) INDIA PHILIPPINES VIETNAM MALAYSIA AUSTRALIA CHILE Melbourne NEW ZEALAND STUDENT EXCHANGE MAKE THE WORLD YOUR CLASSROOM While studying at RMIT, take the opportunity Global experience will make you stand out from the to do a semester or two of your program in crowd demonstrating initiative, independence and another country. personal growth. You will learn how to present your If you have always dreamed about living amongst new-found skills and knowledge on your CV and at the historic architecture of Vienna, getting lost in job interviews. the bright lights of New York City or lying by the RMIT’s Education Abroad Office will guide and beaches of Mexico, this is the best way to do it: support you through the entire process and ensure » choose from 120+ institutions in 31 countries you have an academically rewarding experience. (refer to the map above) including RMIT Vietnam Travel grants and scholarships may also be available. » receive study credit towards your program Don’t miss out on what could be one of the most memorable