Melbourne, Australia RMIT UN RMIT I VE R S IT 2014 Y » Y Prospectus for 2014 International Prospectus for International Students International for Prospectus Students Undergraduate www.rmit.edu.au/international and Diploma Web Edition Updated 9 May 2013 FOR MORE INFORMATION » Undergraduate and Diploma Undergraduate RMIT University GPO Box 2476 Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia Tel. +61 3 9925 5156 Fax: +61 3 9663 6925 NEW STUDENT ENQUIRIES Email: [email protected] Tel. +61 3 8676 7047 Connected Domestic free call number: 1800 998 414 (within Australia) This prospectus provides details about RMIT’s Melbourne-based undergraduate and diploma programs for international students. For information on programs offered at the Vietnam campuses and other partner universities, visit www.rmit.edu.au. Programs in this prospectus include TAFE programs, associate degrees and bachelor Future degrees. The term ‘degree’ for the purposes of this publication refers to bachelor and associate degrees. For details about RMIT’s postgraduate programs including honours degree interact programs, please refer to the 2014 Postgraduate Coursework, Research with RMIT and Honours prospectus for international students. Take a photograph/scan this code with your mobile phone to download the PDF version of this brochure (4 Mb). www.goo.gl/cQrEs Date of issue: May 2013 RMIT University CRICOS Provider Code: 00122A. Working with industry to provide career-driven, technology-oriented education for tomorrow’s leaders. 12654 0513 Corner RMIT Info Contents 3 WHY RMIT? Welcome message from the Vice-Chancellor Why choose RMIT? TO RMIT BUNDOORA CAMPUS Learning by doing Global opportunities Research Pathways 14 STUDENT LIFE Campuses RMIT University City campus buildings Living in Melbourne Making life happen Accommodation Money matters LEGEND: RMIT 22 FEES AND INTAKES TO RMIT BRUNSWICK CAMPUS 31 PROGRAMS 32 Architecture and building 40 Art and design 56 Business 70 Communication and digital media 80 Community services and social sciences 88 Computing and information technology 96 Education and training 100 Engineering 130 Environment and planning 138 Health and medical sciences 150 Science 160 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Entry requirements by program English at RMIT 178 HOW TO APPLY Applying to RMIT Applying for a student visa 180 GLOSSARY 182 INDEX MELBOURNE MAP (inside back cover) Disclaimer: The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the student to check and confirm all general and specific program information prior to lodging an application for enrolment. For the most up-to-date program MAP information, please refer to the RMIT University website. Visit www.rmit.edu.au. RMIT University CRICOS Provider Code: 00122A. NE LBOUR INDEX E M 2 | 2014 PROSPECTUS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS >> UNDERGRADUATE AND DIPLOMA WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR ¢ WHY RMIT? 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 has extended its global reach to include three campuses in Melbourne and two campuses in Vietnam, with programs also offered through partners in Singapore, Spain, Hong Kong, mainland China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Europe. With its international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education and high-quality outcome-oriented research, RMIT prepares graduates for employment and active participation in communities across the world. Close collaborations with industry form an integral part of the University’s teaching, learning and research, providing solutions and innovations to deliver real outcomes. Programs include industry placements, work experience and the involvement of industry practitioners in teaching, as well as many student mobility initiatives where students can take part in an exchange experience with one of our international partners. As a result of the many opportunities afforded to them, our graduates possess a broad knowledge base, industry-ready skills and the ability to think critically and creatively. This means our graduates have a competitive edge when entering the international job market. At RMIT, you will have opportunities to connect with local and global networks of expert academics and industry leaders, and apply knowledge and skills that can make a real difference. We look forward to welcoming you to our diverse and vibrant community of students. Professor Margaret Gardner AO RMIT Vice-Chancellor and President 3 ¢ WHY CHOOSE RMIT? Study at an awarded global university Through world-class teaching and learning spaces, practical projects, opportunities for work experience with organisations like Rolls-Royce, L’Oréal and Siemens, and study exchanges to over 31 countries, RMIT’s 470 internationally recognised qualifications will set you up for a global career. Proven employability outcomes Global industry connections Student exchange and short study tours RMIT was ranked 75th in the world by RMIT is connected to industry world wide, RMIT has exchange partnerships with more global employers for graduate employability including companies like Rolls-Royce, than 150 educational institutions across in the 2013 QS World University rankings. Siemens, Nestlé, IBM, Deloitte, Alcoa 31 countries, giving you opportunities Most of RMIT’s programs are professionally and many more. The real-world focus of to broaden your experience through a and internationally recognised, which many RMIT degrees is extended through semester or two abroad. RMIT also offers means you can open career doors across opportunities to gain overseas clinical and shorter study tours and international the world. industry experience. research projects. Eighty-five per cent of RMIT’s fields of The RMIT International Industry Experience Diversity in the classroom research were rated as world standard or and Research Program (RIIERP) is a above in the 2012 Excellence in Research unique collaboration between students, RMIT is recognised as one of the most for Australia assessment by the Australian companies and academics that provides internationally diverse universities in the Research Council. the opportunity to undertake 6-month world. With more than 74 000 students to 12-month placements in some of the from over 100 countries, and almost half world’s most influential organisations. of RMIT’s academics born outside of Currently, 165 international companies are Australia, you will have one of the most involved across Europe, Asia and North culturally enriching experiences possible. RANKINGS America. » Within the top 10 Australian universities in the world FAST facts » Ranked 7th in the world for the number of enrolled international » Established: 1887 students » Total student population: 74 000+ » QS 5 Star rating for excellence in higher education and in the » International student population: 30 000+ categories of: » Campus locations: » Employability Melbourne, Australia (City, Brunswick and Bundoora); » Engagement Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam » Facilities » International students in Melbourne campuses: 11 000+ » Teaching » Study levels: Foundation studies, certificates, diplomas, » Infrastructure advanced diplomas, associate degrees, undergraduate degrees » Internationalisation and postgraduate degrees » Engineering and technology » Number of schools: 24 » Number of academic staff: 4595 » Percentage of academic staff born overseas: 44% WHY RMIT? The Swanston Academic Building, home to the College of Business at RMIT. Video link 5 ¢ LEARNING BY DOING Hands-on practice makes perfect Adidas, BMW, Rolls-Royce, United Nations, You will strengthen your career prospects through hands-on Alcoa, L’Oréal, IBM, Deloitte, KPMG, Epworth experience, with opportunities to: Hospital, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine » take on real or simulated industry projects for real clients (China), ARUP: these are just some of RMIT’s » undertake local and overseas work placements partners who give our students the most valuable » enter project competitions judged by leading experts learning experiences. » build your skills through field trips, and clinical and studio practice » be mentored by industry professionals. Shefton PARKER JAMES SANDERS Kate Greenwood Chinese Medicine student Shefton After participating in the RMIT–Deloitte Urban and Regional Planning graduate Parker spent time learning in Innovation Fastrack Program during Kate Greenwood went to Nepal to Nanjing, China and explains how his Entrepreneurship degree, James develop and construct buildings for a RMIT’s program has set him up for a Sanders secured a job in innovation at local community. She now works at successful career. Deloitte Digital. Urbis, a leading Melbourne planning firm. Scan this code to Scan this code to Scan this code to watch the online video watch the online video watch the online video WHY RMIT? RMIT Business Plan Competition Advertising students win global award New life for disused city spaces The RMIT Business Plan Competition is RMIT University Advertising students Landscape Architecture students took the biggest program of its type in Australia, Jackson Harper, Millie Malcolm and Luke up the challenge of transforming a vacant maintaining strong ties to industry through Falkland-Brown have won a Best of Year lot that had been disused for 30 years. its impressive contingent of judges, award at the Design and Art Direction They developed and implemented design