2012
PROGRAM GUIDE
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Melbourne, Australia
POSTGRADUATE
COURSEWORK AND RESEARCH
I AM GLOBAL
AND CONNECTED
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Welcome
Research and innovation
Postgraduate study options
Global advantage
Academic information
Campus locations
Student services
Living in Melbourne
Money matters
English language requirements
English at RMIT
Visa information
2012 Programs, intakes and fees
Programs
Architecture and building
Art and design
Business
Community services and social sciences
Computing and information technology
Education and training
Engineering
Environment and planning
Health and medical sciences
Media and communications
Science
How to apply
Application form
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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 has a student body of 73 900, including 29 000 international students
(onshore and offshore). The University has campuses in the heart of
Melbourne’s central business district, Brunswick and Bundoora in the city’s
northern suburbs, and in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. We also
have strong links with partner institutions which deliver RMIT degrees and
diplomas in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Belgium and Malaysia, as well
as having a strong educational presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
An impressive research profile, industry-relevant learning and extensive
services and facilities are just some of the reasons students choose to
study at RMIT. As a new RMIT student you will also benefit from our
AU$600 million investment in student learning and research facilities,
undertaken in the last five years.
Our degrees maintain currency and relevance thanks to the University’s
teaching and research connections with industry, community partners
and leading universities on every continent. As a postgraduate student,
this means the opportunity for involvement in student placements and
collaborative research projects with industry, as well as industry guest
lecturers and the involvement of practitioners in teaching.
RMIT’s strong professional programs, from graduate certificates through to
doctorates, prepare graduates for employment and active participation in
their communities and ensure that the University maintains its reputation for
producing graduates whose qualifications have international recognition.
Professor Margaret Gardner AO
Vice-Chancellor and President
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INDUSTRY SKILLS
FOR GLOBAL CAREERS
With more than 250 internationally recognised postgraduate degrees
to choose from, RMIT will put you on the right path and connect you
to the right networks.
RMIT postgraduate programs are:
Specialised and tailored
» The large number of available degrees reflects
RMIT’s philosophy of teaching specialised programs.
You will develop skills that are highly tailored to your
career path.
Current and up-to-date
» Courses are delivered by experts in their fields. Leading
researchers and professionals will expose you to the latest
trends, technologies and current issues.
FAST FACTS
» Established: 1887
» Total student population: 73 900+
» International student population: 29 000+
» International onshore students: 11 000+
» Campus locations:
Melbourne, Australia (three campuses)
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam
Technologically advanced
» RMIT is at the forefront of technological advancements in
the university sector. You will benefit from high-tech, industrylevel software and training facilities that simulate real-world
environments.
10 REASONS TO GET YOUR POSTGRADUATE DEGREE AT RMIT
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Internationally-recognised and accredited qualifications.
Part of a renowned global research community.
Connected to influential multinational organisations.
World-class academics and industry experts.
Practical work-based projects on real industry problems.
Diverse multicultural learning environment.
Melbourne campuses close to public transport
and thriving social life.
8. Dedicated postgraduate facilities, student clubs
and alumni networks.
9. Top five in the world for the most internationalised
student body, top 20 in the world for the most
internationalised academic staff, and ranked 76th
in the world for the employability of its graduates
(2010 QS World University Rankings).
10. Member of the Australian Technology Network
(ATN), a coalition of five large Australian universities
distinguished for their work with industry to deliver
career-driven programs through technology.
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RESEARCH
AND INNOVATION
OPEN UP NEW OPPORTUNITIES
THROUGH RESEARCH
PURSUE YOUR OWN THEORIES AT A HIGHER LEVEL
Meeting the challenges of a research
degree is the ultimate way to establish
yourself as an expert in your field and
showcase your ability for critical thinking
and long-term project management.
» Devise your own topic and pursue
your own theories.
» Work independently while interacting
with experts.
» Have your thesis or project critically
reviewed.
» Receive government and industry
grants.
» Participate in the commercialisation
process.
Masters and doctorates
Research degrees are offered at two
levels—master and doctorate. You may
be able to enter at doctoral level if you
already hold an honours degree.
Making a difference
RMIT is part of an international research
community seeking innovative solutions
to address emerging global problems.
RMIT has achieved excellence and scale
through four internal research structures:
» individual researchers in schools
» research groups in schools and/or
colleges
» RMIT research centres
» RMIT research institutes.
RMIT also participates in cooperative
research centres (CRCs) and other
national centres of excellence, providing
you with the ultimate resources to make
a valuable contribution to your field.
www.rmit.edu.au/research
RMIT RESEARCH ‘ABOVE WORLD STANDARD’
The Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) assessment is a nationwide analysis
of research quality conducted in Australia.
The quality of RMIT University research has been highlighted by ‘above world
standard’ results in six disciplines:
» Architecture
» Mechanical Engineering
» Communication and Media Studies
» Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical
Sciences
» Human Movement and Sports
Science (well above world standard)
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» Urban and Regional Planning
RMIT’s Associate Professor Trevor Stevenson is
investigating the use of agricultural crop residues
for biofuel production.
BLOCKBUSTER!
Many of us are unaware that although cement is such a common building
material, it is also damaging to our environment.
Concrete accounts for six to eight per cent of human-generated CO2, with the
production of one tonne of its Portland cement component generating one
tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2)!
RMIT staff Dr Indubhushan Patnaikuni and PhD student Mohamad Solikin are
investigating the viability of using high volume fly ash in concrete to make it more
environmentally friendly.
In partnership with
industry and communities
across the world, RMIT’s
four research institutes
continue to drive change
for a better future.
RMIT Design Research Institute
Engaging with new design technologies
to enhance community and individual life,
this institute focuses on the delivery of
space, environments, services and products
through design methodologies that elicit and
guide our needs and wishes.
RMIT Health Innovations Research
Institute
The theme of this institute is ‘translating
fundamental science into better health
outcomes’.
Research themes:
Research themes:
» Ion channels and transporters as
therapeutic targets
» Customising space
» Metabolism, exercise and disease
SUPERVISOR LIST
» Rapid manufacture
» Traditional and complementary medicine
RMIT has hundreds of research
supervisors listed, all with unique
interests and areas of specialisation.
For the latest up-to-date supervisor
listing, please refer to:
www.rmit.edu.au/graduateresearch/
searchsupervisors
» Intervention through art
» Biophysics and bioengineering
» Geoplaced knowledges
RMIT Platform Technologies
Research Institute
» Urban liveability
RMIT Global Cities Research Institute
Focusing on a number of carefully chosen
cities and their hinterlands in the AsiaPacific region, this institute engages in
cutting-edge and applied research that has
real-world consequences for communities,
governments and organisations.
This institute aims to provide research that
underpins and supports the delivery of
products and processes based on materials
with embedded functionality.
Research themes:
» Nano materials and devices
» Security and safety
Research themes:
» SportzEdge
» Climate change adaptation
» Intelligent industrial information
technologies
» Globalisation and culture
» Community sustainability
» Human security
» Sustainable urban and regional futures
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POSTGRADUATE
STUDY OPTIONS
A CAREER PATH IN
RESEARCH CAN LEAD
YOU TO AMAZING PLACES
‘An international education background can provide better
career prospects. The course context at RMIT is more
practical than other universities and the strong linkage with
industry helped me to find an internship. If I hadn’t chosen
RMIT, I would not have had the chance to work in Germany.
‘My enthusiasm and passion for engineering has driven me
to keep studying. Exploring new knowledge in the unknown
world is always an exciting experience, especially when you
reach a solution from research or complete a project with a
desirable outcome.’
JEFF MAN CHIU FUNG, HONG KONG
PHD (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)
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MASTER YOUR CRAFT
The fastest way to build a
professional career is with
relevant and specialised
qualifications.
RMIT University is engaged with
leading organisations in the fields
of engineering, IT, science, health,
business, sustainability and design.
Through such ongoing partnerships,
RMIT has been able to shape its
programs to reflect the specific needs
of these industries.
Whether you are looking to enter
a new field, reach new heights in your
current career or develop your own
theories, RMIT will prepare you to
succeed.
Types of postgraduate study
Honours years
The honours year program is designed for graduates who have successfully completed an
undergraduate degree (or equivalent) of three or more years at a high level of achievement.
The program prepares graduates for independent, effective research in a business or industry
setting or for Masters or Doctoral level research.
Masters by coursework
» Intensive courses directly related to specific career areas, ideal for advancing professional
expertise and increasing career prospects.
» From 12 to 24 months full-time.
» Structured learning experience through lectures, tutorials and seminars.
» Assessment tasks include essays, presentations, reports and experiments.
» Strong emphasis on networking and interaction with expert teaching and research staff.
Research programs (Doctorates and Masters)
» Research degrees are ideal for students who have already achieved academic excellence
within a particular area and seek to pursue their own theories.
» Up to four years full-time for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
» Up to two years full-time for a Master by research.
» Formulate your own research topic and pursue your theories and ideas.
» Learn innovative research methods and explore information at a higher conceptual level.
» Work independently and cooperatively with experts before participating in the
commercialisation process.
So which postgraduate qualification is right for me?
Choose a Master by coursework if…
You are a current industry professional with a bachelor degree and are looking to upgrade
your skill set, increase your career and salary prospects, fast-track yourself to the top or
simply want to learn for the pleasure of it.
Choose a Research program if…
» You have achieved academic excellence within a particular area and seek to work as
a scholar.
» You wish to delve into your field at a higher conceptual level where you develop
and explore your own ideas and bring change to the world through research.
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GLOBAL
ADVANTAGE
RMIT QUALIFICATIONS ALIGN
YOU WITH THE DEMANDS OF
A GLOBAL ECONOMY
At RMIT you can
experience opportunities
that take you far beyond
the campus and there is
nothing more personally
and professionally
enriching than living
amongst another culture.
Diversity in the classroom
Short study tours
With over 73 900 students from over 100
countries, RMIT has been recognised as the
fourth most internationally diverse university
in the world by the latest QS World University
Rankings. Almost half of RMIT’s academics
are born outside of Australia, bringing global
expertise to its classrooms and preparing you
for a career without borders.
RMIT also has two campuses in Vietnam
and offers group study tours of up to a month
and research projects in conjunction with
partner institutions.
International program recognition
Most of RMIT’s programs are professionally
and internationally recognised, which means
graduates have the opportunity to open career
doors across the world. Some programs will
enable graduates to apply for membership
to professional industry bodies – details are
provided in each program summary.
Student exchange
RMIT has exchange partnerships with
over 150 educational institutions across 31
countries (see map on opposite page), giving
you opportunities to broaden your academic,
personal and professional skills through a
semester or two abroad.
You can gain credit towards your RMIT
program and enjoy the experience of a lifetime!
www.rmit.edu.au/globalpassport
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Worldwide industry connections
RMIT is connected to industry worldwide,
including companies like Rolls-Royce,
Siemens, Nestlé and IBM. Opportunities exist
for students to undertake industry assignments
with these organisations and many others.
Not only does this broaden your awareness
of your field but can also open up valuable
opportunities for the future. The real-world
focus of many RMIT degrees is extended
through opportunities to gain overseas clinical
and industry experience.
RMIT International Industry Experience
and Research Program (RIIERP)
RIIERP is a unique collaboration between
students, companies and academics that
offers participants the opportunity to undertake
6 to 12-month placements in some of the
world’s most respected companies. Currently
165 international companies are involved
across Europe, Asia and North America.
SWEDEN
NORWAY
FINLAND
SCOTLAND
ESTONIA
DENMARK
CANADA
ENGLAND
NETHERLANDS
IRELAND
POLAND
GERMANY
AUSTRIA
FRANCE
SWITZERLAND
SPAIN
ITALY
TURKEY
KOREA
CHINA
INDIA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
JAPAN
HONG KONG
(SAR)
TAIWAN
MEXICO
PHILIPPINES
VIETNAM
MALAYSIA
AUSTRALIA
CHILE
Melbourne
NEW ZEALAND
ACADEMIC
INFORMATION
Teaching methods
Assessment
Coursework
Coursework
Classes are taught in English via a combination
of lecture, seminar, tutorial, workshop, studio,
practical and laboratory sessions. Students learn
core information in lectures followed by small
group discussions in tutorials.
Assessment is ongoing throughout the
semester and may include examinations,
essays, reports, oral class presentations,
group projects, research projects, laboratory
work and practical assignments.
Research
Research
Students undertake the approved research
program under the supervision of an appointed
research supervisor.
Successful completion of the degree involves
submitting a thesis or project for examination.
The research must make a significant
contribution to knowledge in the relevant
discipline area. RMIT allows a maximum duration
of four years to complete a PhD and students
should apply for a four year student visa.
SCHOLARSHIPS
RMIT University’s International Scholarships Program (ISP) provides a range of opportunities for
current and commencing students undertaking a Master by research or Doctorate (PhD) degree.
www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/international
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CAMPUS
LOCATIONS
A UNIQUE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
The University’s AU$600 million investment in its Melbourne campuses means
newer, bigger, brighter and more advanced facilities and opportunities for you.
City campus
Brunswick campus
Bundoora campus
RMIT’s main campus is located in the
heart of Melbourne surrounded by the
best of everything the city has to offer,
from theatres, galleries and restaurants to
parks, markets and the State Library
of Victoria. The campus is surrounded
by public transport and its CBD location
makes finding part-time work a lot simpler.
Located on the thriving outskirts of the
city, Brunswick is known for hosting
many of Melbourne’s up-and-coming
artists, fashion designers and musicians.
The area is lined with one-off boutiques,
thrift-stores and unique cafes to satisfy
any taste.
Reminiscent of Australia’s bushland, the
leafy suburb of Bundoora is home to many
of RMIT’s engineering, health and medical
sciences programs. RMIT’s state-of-the-art
facilities are surrounded by greenery and
large open spaces that provide students
with a relaxing environment.
The campus is home to many of RMIT’s
design-related programs, including
fashion, graphic arts, textile design
and technology, merchandising,
product development and printing.
The campus features a purpose-built health
and medical science laboratory, as wells
as advanced sporting facilities including
FIFA approved soccer pitch, football oval,
athletics track and tennis and netball courts.
The recent refurbishments and new
landmark buildings reinforce RMIT’s
global reputation as a leader in design
and architecture.
RMIT Vietnam
RMIT International University Vietnam
is Vietnam’s first fully foreign-owned
university licensed to operate in its own
right. With brand-new facilities in Hanoi
and Ho Chi Minh City, the University
offers internationally-recognised degrees
in English with the same content as is
taught in Melbourne. Students from
RMIT in Australia can take a semester’s
study at one of the Vietnam campuses.
www.rmit.edu.vn
www.rmit.edu.au/about/campuses
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STUDENT
SERVICES
RMIT STUDENT SERVICES
Student support
» Arrival services
» Accommodation support
» Disability Liaison Unit
» Childcare
» Legal services
Health and wellbeing
» Fitness centre
» Chaplaincy
» Counselling
Lounge areas in RMIT Village
RMIT Village
Mates at RMIT Program
RMIT Village
In Australia the term ‘mate’ means a good
friend. Australians often use this as a way
of greeting people (G’day mate!) in the
same way that you say ‘hello’.
RMIT Village is located a five minute
tram ride from the University and is your
best accommodation option. It includes
internet access, fully-furnished apartments,
outdoor heated pool, on-site gym, a
lounge and courtyard area and brand new
study facilities. With weekly social events,
you will get the chance to make new
friends in a safe, clean, supportive and
modern environment.
Spiritual
» Spiritual Centre
» Prayer rooms across RMIT
www.rmitvillage.com.au
Student associations
» RMIT Postgraduate Association
» RMIT Union
» Student Union
» Alumni
The Mates at RMIT program connects you
with a current RMIT student before you
arrive, who then becomes your mate and
mentor putting you in touch with everything
you need to know. They will support you
while you settle in, provide assistance with
your studies and help you to understand
the Australian way of life while introducing
you to lots of new people.
Safety
On-campus security
RMIT LEAD
Join RMIT LEAD and be officially
recognised for your contributions. LEAD
is a student engagement and leadership
program that develops student leadership
and volunteering within the University.
Accommodation
RMIT provides support for all new
international students seeking
accommodation assistance. A new
housing database has been developed
which enables RMIT students to search for
priority listings.
www.rmit.edu.au/housing
RMIT has a 24-hour security service with
trained officers patrolling the buildings and
the University grounds throughout the
night. The officers escort students to and
from University buildings on request and
respond to emergency situations swiftly
and efficiently.
www.rmit.edu.au/security
Safety in the City
Melbourne is considered a safe city with
a low crime rate. Quality safety measures
are in place including security cameras
throughout the city, safe-taxi ranks and
increased police presence after dark.
However, as with every new environment,
you are reminded to remain alert and
aware in your new surroundings.
Study resources
» English language support
» Study skills workshops
» Libraries
» Study and Learning Centre
Student media
» Student newspaper (Catalyst)
» Student television (RMITV)
» FM student radio (SYN)
100+ clubs and societies
» Cultural clubs
» Political clubs
» Social clubs
» Arts groups
» Sports clubs
www.rmit.edu.au/students/services
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LIVING IN
MELBOURNE
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WELCOME TO ONE OF THE MOST
LIVEABLE CITIES IN THE WORLD
Characterised by its maze of hidden laneways and arcades, which conceal some
of the city’s most eclectic cafés, bars and boutique art and fashion, Melbourne’s
urban charm will captivate you.
Multiculturalism
City of festivals
Melbourne reflects the influences of more than 230
different nationalities which have contributed to
the city’s most popular dining and entertainment
destinations. With access to Chinatown, Little Italy, the
Greek quarter and the Spanish and Latin flavours of
Johnson Street, you will be sure to find a little piece of
home. RMIT ensures that inside every classroom the
diversity from the world around you is represented.
You will meet students from different ethnic, religious
and socio-economic backgrounds.
Melbourne’s annual festival calendar brings the city’s
streets and venues alight. Some internationallyrenowned events include:
Arts and culture
Melbourne is home to hundreds of commercial and
public art galleries, the Victorian Arts Centre and
a vast array of historic theatres. You will discover
inspiring street art, private exhibitions and secret
galleries. RMIT is also a sponsor of the annual L’Oréal
Fashion Festival and RMIT students are often selected
to showcase their designs in front of Australia’s
fashion elite.
Sports capital of the world
» Melbourne International Comedy Festival
» Melbourne International Film Festival
» Melbourne International Arts Festival
» L’Oréal Fashion Festival
» Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
» Melbourne Writers Festival
» Melbourne Jazz Festival.
Weather
Although in general summers can be hot and dry
averaging 28˚C (82˚F) and winters cool and wet at
14˚C (57˚F), Melburnians are long-accustomed to
experiencing all four seasons in a day. Stay prepared by
listening to the weather forecast and dressing in layers.
Student Welcome Desk
» Australian Open Tennis Championships
New international students arriving in February
and July can visit the Student Welcome Desk
at Melbourne Airport for information on safety,
transport, accommodation, landmarks and events.
» Australian Formula One Grand Prix
Culture Card Victoria
» Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Culture Card Victoria is free for international students
enrolled at vocational colleges, universities and higher
education institutions in Victoria, offering special
deals on arts, sport and more.
The calendar is packed full all year round with
events including:
» Spring Racing Carnival and famous Melbourne
Cup (horseracing)
» Rip Curl Pro Surfing Championships
» Australian Football League (AFL) season from
March to September
» and so many more, including soccer and rugby.
Public transport
The Couch—International Student Centre
Located at 69 Bourke Street, The Couch is a place
where Melbourne’s international students can relax,
socialise and access a range of support services.
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au
Getting around in Melbourne is easy. With its network of
trams, trains and buses you can explore the entire city
and surrounding suburbs from morning to night. RMIT’s
campuses are all easily accessible by public transport.
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MONEY
MATTERS
Cost of living
Many of you will be living away from home for the first time and will need to learn how to manage a budget. Living costs may vary
according to your circumstances, the type of accommodation you choose, the location, number of tenants and your lifestyle.
Establishment costs
Establishment costs are the monies you will have to pay to set up a house such as buying furniture, household items, connecting
a phone line and other utilities and paying a rental bond. These costs can amount to AU$1 700 to AU$3 500.
Living costs
Single student living in shared accommodation Hint
per week
Rent ^
AU$150 – AU$250 City/Brunswick
AU$110 – AU$150 Bundoora
The campus you attend and the type of
accommodation you are living in will affect the price.
Electricity, gas and water
AU$30 – AU$45
Different utility providers charge different rates.
Phone (fixed line)
AU$10 – AU$15 (fixed only)
Mobile phone bills will vary depending on the plan
you have.
Internet
AU$0 if pre-paid arrangement
The internet may be included in your accommodation
costs depending on your accommodation type or it
may be part of your mobile phone plan.
Food
AU$80 – AU$100
Discount supermarkets and local markets can reduce
your food bill.
Transport costs
Public transport: AU$30 – AU$50
Based on a full fare weekly ticket.
Car: AU$100+
The car costs include registration, insurance, fuel,
parking and maintenance.
Recreation/entertainment
AU$50 – AU$100
These expenses are highly variable and depend on the
choice and frequency of entertainment or hobby.
The typical cost of living can range from AU$18,000 to AU$26,000 per annum.
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Accommodation costs based on advertised share housing available in January 2010. All amounts mentioned are 2011/2012 estimates only.
Tuition fees
Health insurance
RMIT University may adjust program tuition fees at the
beginning of each calendar year to take into account
increases in University and program delivery costs.
Increases will be kept below 7.5% each year (subject to
rounding). Program tuition fees are invoiced on a semester
basis according to the number of courses (subjects) the
student is enrolled into for that semester.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Program tuition fees do not include Overseas Student Health
Cover (OSHC), administrative service charges, books,
equipment and other materials required to undertake the
program or compulsory activities where relevant, such as
fieldwork, excursions or laboratory practicals. These are
additional costs that you may need
to cover.
www.international.rmit.edu.au/info/programfees.asp
The Australian Government requires all international
students studying on a student visa to be covered for
medical health care with an approved OSHC provider
for their entire stay in Australia. Families accompanying
students must also have OSHC during their stay.
RMIT can organise cover through our preferred provider,
Medibank Private.
Students with Norwegian National Insurance Scheme cover
and Swedish National Board of Student Aid (CSN) students
are covered for medical expenses in Australia and do not
need OSHC.
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/health
Employment
International students studying in Australia on a student
visa are able to work in Australia for up to 20 hours
per week during study semesters and full-time during
semester breaks.
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RMIT UNIVERSITY | 2012 GUIDE | POSTGRADUATE: COURSEWORK AND RESEARCH
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENTS
All postgraduate programs have academic and English language requirements
that must be met before a student can be accepted into a program.
You must provide evidence of English language proficiency through proficiency tests like the International English Language
Testing System (IELTS) test or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), before being admitted to your preferred
program. Where one of these English language proficiency tests is used for admission, the test must be taken no more than
two years prior to the RMIT program commencement date.
RMIT also recognises other English language proficiency tests and recognised qualifications in Australia and overseas. For the
latest English equivalency information, please refer to www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/international/englishequivalent .
ENGLISH
AT RMIT
RMIT English Worldwide (REW) is one of Australia’s leading English language
centres, conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne opposite RMIT’s City
campus. Established in 1968, REW offers high-quality English language services
for social, business or academic purposes in Australia and internationally.
Intensive English
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs are for students who
need to meet the English language requirements of their selected
programs. EAP assists students to develop key skills in critical thinking,
independent learning and active participation in the classroom. Students
who successfully complete an appropriate level of the EAP program
will be eligible for entry into RMIT University programs and will not be
required to sit for an IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL test.
IELTS Preparation 125 Course
REW classroom
The IELTS Preparation Course is a full-time five-week course scheduled
bi-annually, covering comprehensive training in all key skills including
listening, reading, writing and speaking.
www.rmitenglishworldwide.com
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VISA
INFORMATION
Visa arrangements may take from a few weeks to six months
to finalise, depending on the assessment level of your country
and other requirements set out by the Australian Department of
Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). You will need to check with
DIAC for the most up-to-date information at the time of your
application.
Enrolment variation
Enrolment variation refers to any change to your enrolment
status including deferring your program, applying for a Leave
of Absence or cancelling enrolment. RMIT is legally required to
report certain enrolment variations and changes to DIAC. It is
important that you understand how changing your enrolment
will impact on the validity of your student visa.
Once you have accepted your RMIT offer, RMIT will issue you
with an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) that you
will need to present as part of your student visa application.
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/faqvisa
Students with families
For complete information about student visa application
requirements and procedures, or to find your nearest Australian
Diplomatic Post (Embassy, High Commission, Consulate or
Consulate-General) refer to one of the following:
Students wishing to bring their spouse or children to Australia
will need to prove that they can support them financially
(including the payment of annual school fees). Full-time
education is compulsory for all children in Victoria from the
age of 5 to 15 years.
» Department of Immigration and Citizenship
www.immi.gov.au/students
» Australian overseas diplomatic post or embassy
www.immi.gov.au/students
For further information, please refer to your nearest Australian
diplomatic post, or the Department of Immigration and
Citizenship (DIAC).
» Study in Australia
www.studyinaustralia.gov.au
Tuition fee exemption
Dependants of international postgraduate research students
currently receive full exemption from tuition fees in government
primary and secondary schools (subject to change according
to Ministerial direction). The exemption applies to dependants
of postgraduate research students enrolled at Victorian tertiary
institutions in doctoral or master by research degree courses,
who hold a Subclass 574 Visa issued on or after 1 July 2006.
There is no restriction on the number of dependants.
Students intending to travel to Australia or who are already
in Australia on a different visa type need to contact the
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) regarding
their eligibility to study.
Australian Government regulations on student visas
Students are granted a student visa subject to a number of
conditions. Students must:
» maintain full-time enrolment in a CRICOS-registered program
» complete their program within the expected program
duration, based on a full-time load unless extenuating
circumstances exist
» maintain satisfactory course requirements such as academic
progress and attendance
» keep RMIT notified of their address, and any change of
address within seven days
» maintain OSHC for the full duration of their student visa
» have the financial ability to meet likely costs in Australia
(including travel, tuition and living expenses)
» ensure any family members of school age attend school
in Australia.
» abide by student visa work limitations
» complete at least six months of study in their principal
program (i.e. highest program in a package) unless
permission to release is granted by principal provider.
The exemption applies for the duration of the Subclass 574
Visa as long as students are enrolled in the Master by research
or PhD degree (i.e. it does not apply if students are enrolled
in preliminary programs). In the event of a student acquiring
a different visa subclass, they may be required to pay tuition
fees for their dependants. Postgraduate research students
whose children are exempt from tuition fees should apply to
the Department of Education and Training for a school place
in the normal way, by completing the Victorian Government
Schools Dependant Application Form and attaching their eCOE,
offer letter and copy of visa letter/visa passport stamp. Please
consult the web site below for further information on applying
for a school place for your children.
www.study.vic.gov.au
Childcare
RMIT has two childcare centres: one at the City campus and
the other at the Bundoora campus. Childcare places are
provided for RMIT staff and students at a competitive rate.
www.rmit.edu.au/ssg/childcare
www.immi.gov.au/students
A description of the Australian Government’s legal framework
to ensure quality education and consumer protection for
international students is available at:
www.aei.gov.au/AEI/ESOS
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2012 PROGRAMS,
INTAKES AND FEES
Program code Program plan
Program name
Duration
Weekly fees Notes
AU$
ELICOS
EL000
EAP
Intensive English (Elementary to Advanced)
EL000
EIE
IELTS Preparation Course
Program code Program plan
Program name
4–55 weeks
405
74
5 weeks
405
74
Duration
Intake
Total fee Notes
AU$
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM
SAUGD
STUDABUGRD
International Study Program
1 year
Feb Jul
19 680
57
SAUGD
STUDABUGRD
International Study Program
0.5 year
Feb Jul
9 840
25 57
Program code
Program plan
Program name
Intake
Annual fee
AU$
Notes
Page
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Feb Jul
12 240
25
27
Graduate Diploma in Project Management
Feb Jul
24 480
—
27
ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING
Graduate Certificate
GC042
GC042P03PM
Graduate Diploma
GD063
GD063P03PM
Master Coursework
MC163
MC163
Master of Architecture
Feb Jul
26 400
20
26
MC172
MC172
Master of Landscape Architecture
Feb Jul
24 480
5, 20
26
MC065
MC065P03PM
Master of Project Management
Feb Jul
24 480
—
27
MR050
MR050
Master of Applied Science – Property, Construction and Project Management
Feb Jul
24 480
20
29
MR056
MR056
Master of Design
Feb Jul
21 600
20
29
Master Research
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
DR067
DR067
Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Design)
Feb Jul
24 960
20
28
DR072
DR072
Doctor of Philosophy (Property, Construction and Project Management)
Feb Jul
24 480
20
29
ART AND DESIGN
Bachelor (Honours)
BH020
BH020P04
Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours)
Feb
24 480
—
33
BH052
BH052
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) (Honours)
Feb
21 600
—
33
Graduate Certificate in Art in Public Space
Feb
11 040
20, 25
34
Graduate Certificate
GC045
GC045
Graduate Diploma
GD070
GD070
Graduate Diploma in Art in Public Space
Feb Jul
22 080
20
34
GD028
GD028P8
Graduate Diploma in Arts Management
Feb Jul
19 200
20
34
GD071
GD071
Graduate Diploma in Graphic Design
Feb Jul
20 640
20
36
Master Coursework
MC079
MC079
Master of Arts (Art in Public Space)
Feb Jul
22 080
20
34
MC034
MC034P8
Master of Arts (Arts Management)
Feb Jul
19 200
20
34
MC142
MC142AIM
Master of Creative Media (Animation and Interactive Media)
Feb Jul
22 080
20
34
MC142
MC142FT
Master of Creative Media (Film and Television Production)
Feb Jul
22 080
20
34
MC128
MC128
Master of Design (Graphic Communication)
Feb Jul
20 640
71
36
MC164
MC164
Master of Fashion and Textiles
Feb Jul
21 600
20
35
MC078
MC078
Master of Fine Art
Feb
23 040
—
35
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Program code
Program plan
Program name
Intake
Annual fee
AU$
Notes
Page
Master Research
MR064
MR064
Master of Arts – Animation and Interactive Media
Feb Jul
21 600
20
37
MR067
MR067
Master of Arts – Fashion
Feb Jul
21 600
20
37
MR058
MR058
Master of Arts – Fine Art
Feb Jul
21 600
20
38
MR060
MR060
Master of Arts – Photography
Feb Jul
21 600
20
39
MR068
MR068
Master of Arts – Textile Design
Feb Jul
21 600
20
39
MR059
MR059
Master of Design – Communication Design
Feb
20 640
20
37
MR069
MR069
Master of Technology – Textiles
Feb Jul
23 040
20
40
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
DR057
DR057
Doctor of Fine Art – Professional Doctorate
Feb Jul
21 600
20
38
DR070
DR070
Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Media)
Feb Jul
23 040
20
37
DR068
DR068
Doctor of Philosophy (Fine Art)
Feb Jul
21 600
20
39
DR074
DR074
Doctor of Philosophy (Textiles)
Feb Jul
21 600
20
40
BUSINESS
Bachelor (Honours)
BH064
BH064
Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Feb
21 120
—
45
BH039
BH039P6
Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) (Honours)
Feb
21 120
—
45
Graduate Certificate
GC099
GC099
Graduate Certificate in Business Information Technology
Feb Jul
11 760
25
47
GC104
GC104
Graduate Certificate of Commerce
Feb Jul
12 480
25
48
Graduate Diploma
GD120
GD120
Graduate Diploma in Statistics and Operations Research
Feb Jul
20 160
—
54
GD145
GD145
Graduate Diploma in Business Information Technology
Feb Jul
23 520
—
47
GD140
GD140
Graduate Diploma of Commerce
Feb Jul
24 960
—
48
GD111
GD111
Graduate Diploma in Statistics (Business)
Feb Jul
20 160
—
53
Master Coursework
MC004
MC004
Master of Applied Science (Statistics and Operations Research)
Feb Jul
20 160
—
54
MC088
MC088P6
Master of Business Administration
Feb Jul
44 640
25, 47
46
MC162
MC162
Master of Business Administration (Executive)
Feb Jul
29 760
—
46
MC094
MC094A
Master of Business (Information Technology)
Feb Jul
24 000
—
47
MC094
MC094B
Master of Business (Information Technology)
Feb Jul
24 000
78
47
MC101
MC101
Master of Business (Logistics Management)
Feb Jul
24 960
—
51
MC104
MC104P6
Master of Business (Property)
Feb
23 040
—
52
MC140
MC140
Master of Commerce
Feb Jul
24 960
—
48
MC091
MC091
Master of Finance
Feb Jul
24 960
—
49
MC179
MC179
Master of Information Management
Feb Jul
24 000
76
50
MC103
MC103P12
Master of Marketing
Feb Jul
24 960
—
51
MC083
MC083
Master of Professional Accounting
Feb Jul
25 440
—
52
MC122
MC122
Master of Statistics (Business)
Feb Jul
20 160
—
53
MR003
MR003
Master of Applied Science – Statistics and Operations Research
Feb Jul
24 000
—
57
MR072
MR072
Master of Business – Accountancy
Feb Jul
23 520
—
55
MR081
MR081
Master of Business – Business
Feb Jul
23 520
—
55
MR076
MR076
Master of Business – Business Information Systems
Feb Jul
23 520
—
55
MR075
MR075
Master of Business – Economics and Finance
Feb Jul
23 520
—
55
MR079
MR079
Master of Business – Logistics
Feb Jul
23 520
—
56
MR073
MR073
Master of Business – Management
Feb Jul
23 520
—
56
MR078
MR078
Master of Business – Marketing
Feb Jul
23 520
—
56
Master Research
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Program code
Program plan
Program name
Intake
Annual fee
AU$
Notes
Page
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
DR075
DR075
Doctor of Philosophy (Accountancy)
Feb Jul
23 520
—
55
DR076
DR076
Doctor of Philosophy (Business)
Feb Jul
23 520
—
55
DR077
DR077
Doctor of Philosophy (Business Information Systems)
Feb Jul
23 520
—
55
DR078
DR078
Doctor of Philosophy (Economics and Finance)
Feb Jul
23 520
—
55
DR079
DR079
Doctor of Philosophy (Logistics)
Feb Jul
23 520
—
56
DR080
DR080
Doctor of Philosophy (Management)
Feb Jul
23 520
—
56
DR081
DR081
Doctor of Philosophy (Marketing)
Feb Jul
23 520
—
56
DR104
DR104
Doctor of Philosophy (Statistics and Operations Research)
Feb Jul
24 000
—
57
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Bachelor (Honours)
BH060
BH060
Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice Administration) (Honours)
Feb Jul
19 200
—
61
BH049
BH049
Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) (Honours)
Feb Jul
19 200
—
61
Graduate Certificate
GC139
GC139
Graduate Certificate in Applied Human Rights
Feb Jul
9 600
25
61
GC079
GC079
Graduate Certificate in International Development
Feb Jul
10 320
25
63
GC137
GC137
Graduate Certificate in Translating and Interpreting Studies
Feb Jul
10 320
25
64
Graduate Diploma
GD170
GD170
Graduate Diploma in Applied Human Rights
Feb Jul
19 200
—
61
GD137
GD137
Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice Administration
Feb Jul
20 640
—
62
GD066
GD066
Graduate Diploma in International Development
Feb Jul
20 640
—
63
GD068
GD068
Graduate Diploma in Policy and Human Services
Feb Jul
20 640
—
64
GD168
GD168
Graduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting Studies
Feb Jul
20 640
—
64
Master Coursework
MC137
MC137
Master of Social Science (Criminal Justice Administration)
Feb Jul
20 640
—
62
MC073
MC073
Master of Social Science (International Development)
Feb Jul
20 640
—
63
MC075
MC075
Master of Social Science (Policy and Human Services)
Feb Jul
20 640
—
64
MC167
MC167
Master of Social Science (Translating and Interpreting Studies)
Feb Jul
20 640
—
64
MC150
MC150
Master of Social Work
Feb
20 640
—
65
MR057
Master of Social Science
Feb Jul
19 200
—
66
Doctor of Philosophy (Global Studies, Social Science and Planning)
Feb Jul
19 200
—
66
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
Feb Jul
25 920
—
69
Master Research
MR057
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
DR073
DR073
COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor (Honours)
BH013
BH013
Graduate Certificate
GC099
GC099
Graduate Certificate in Business Information Technology
Feb Jul
11 760
25
69
GC077
GC077P9
Graduate Certificate in Computing
Feb Jul
12 960
25
69
GC110
GC110
Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Research
Feb Jul
12 960
25
75
GC038
GC038
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
Feb Jul
12 960
25
71
Graduate Diploma
GD145
GD145
Graduate Diploma in Business Information Technology
Feb Jul
23 520
—
69
GD055
GD055P9
Graduate Diploma in Computing
Feb Jul
25 920
—
69
GD160
GD160
Graduate Diploma in Enterprise Architecture
Feb Jul
25 920
—
70
GD162
GD162
Graduate Diploma in Information Assurance
Feb Jul
24 000
—
71
GD057
GD057
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Feb Jul
25 920
—
71
GD059
GD059
Graduate Diploma in Internet and Web Computing
Feb Jul
25 920
—
72
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2012 PROGRAMS, INTAKES AND FEES
Program code
Program plan
Program name
Intake
Annual fee
AU$
Notes
Page
Master Coursework
MC094
MC094A
Master of Business (Information Technology)
Feb Jul
24 000
—
69
MC094
MC094B
Master of Business (Information Technology)
Feb Jul
24 000
78
69
MC062
MC062P9
Master of Computing
Feb Jul
25 920
—
69
MC060
MC060STD9
Master of Computer Science
Feb Jul
25 920
—
73
MC152
MC152
Master of Technology (Enterprise Architecture)
Jul
25 920
—
70
MC159
MC159
Master of Applied Science (Information Security and Assurance)
Feb Jul
24 000
—
71
MC179
MC179
Master of Information Management
Feb Jul
24 000
76
71
MC061
MC061P9
Master of Information Technology
Feb Jul
25 920
—
71
MC063
MC063
Master of Technology (Internet and Web Computing)
Feb Jul
25 920
—
72
MR047P9
Master of Computer Science
Feb Jul
24 000
—
75
Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)
Feb Jul
24 000
—
75
Feb Jul
9 600
25
82
Master Research
MR047
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
DR089
DR089
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Graduate Certificate
GC020
GC020
Graduate Certificate In Tertiary Teaching and Learning
Graduate Diploma
GD034
GD034P04
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching
Feb
19 200
73
79
GD108
GD108P05
Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood)
Feb
19 200
73
80
GD109
GD109P05
Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary)
Feb
19 200
73
80
GD110
GD110P05
Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
Feb
19 200
73
81
GD031
GD031
Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management
Feb Jul
19 200
—
81
GD037
GD037
Graduate Diploma in Industrial Education and Training
Feb Jul
19 200
—
82
MC039P8
Master of Education
Feb Jul
19 200
73
79
MR019
MR019
Master of Arts
Feb Jul
19 200
73
83
MR018
MR018
Master of Education
Feb Jul
19 200
73
83
Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
Feb Jul
19 200
73
83
Master Coursework
MC039
Master Research
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
DR071
DR071
ENGINEERING
Graduate Certificate
GC133
GC133
Graduate Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Management
Feb
14 880
—
86
GC026
GC026P8
Graduate Certificate in Aviation Industry Management
Feb
14 880
—
86
GC113
GC113
Graduate Certificate in Aviation Safety and Risk Management
Feb
14 880
—
87
GC132
GC132
Graduate Certificate in Aviation Supply Chain Management
Feb
14 880
—
87
GC142
GC142
Graduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Feb Jul
14 880
—
88
GC025
GC025
Graduate Certificate in Electronic Engineering
Feb Jul
14 880
—
89
GC034
GC034
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
Feb Jul
14 880
—
89
GC075
GC075
Graduate Certificate in Integrated Logistics Management
Feb Jul
14 880
—
90
GC131
GC131
Graduate Certificate in International Automotive Engineering
Feb Jul
14 880
—
91
GC135
GC135
Graduate Certificate in Network Engineering
Feb Jul
14 880
—
92
GC115
GC115
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy
Feb Jul
14 880
—
93
GC027
GC027
Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering
Feb Jul
14 880
—
93
GC024
GC024
Graduate Certificate in Telecommunication Engineering
Feb Jul
14 880
—
94
Graduate Diploma
20
GD042
GD042P8
Graduate Diploma in Aviation Industry Management
Feb Jul
29 760
—
86
GD173
GD173
Graduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Feb Jul
29 760
—
88
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Program code
Program plan
Program name
Intake
Annual fee
AU$
Notes
Page
GD041
GD041
Graduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering
Feb Jul
29 760
—
89
GD049
GD051
GD049
Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management
Feb Jul
29 760
—
89
GD051
Graduate Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management
Feb Jul
29 760
—
90
GD164
GD164
Graduate Diploma in International Automotive Engineering
Feb Jul
29 760
—
91
GD001
GD001
Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing
Feb Jul
29 760
—
91
GD166
GD166
Graduate Diploma in Network Engineering
Feb Jul
29 760
—
92
GD149
GD149
Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Energy
Feb Jul
29 760
—
93
GD043
GD043
Graduate Diploma in Systems Engineering
Feb Jul
29 760
—
93
GD040
GD040
Graduate Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering
Feb Jul
29 760
—
94
Feb Jul
29 760
—
86
Master Coursework
MC045
MC045P8
Master of Aviation Industry Management
MC180
MC180
Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Feb
29 760
—
87
MC176
MC176
Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
Feb Jul
29 760
—
88
MC043
MC043
Master of Engineering (Electronic Engineering)
Feb Jul
29 760
—
89
MC054
MC054
Master of Engineering (Integrated Logistics Management)
Feb Jul
29 760
—
90
MC160
MC160
Master of Engineering (International Automotive Engineering)
Feb Jul
29 760
—
91
MC052
MC052
Master of Engineering (Management)
Feb Jul
29 760
—
89
MC001
MC001
Master of Engineering (Manufacturing)
Feb Jul
29 760
—
91
MC165
MC165
Master of Engineering (Network Engineering)
Feb Jul
29 760
—
92
MC149
MC149
Master of Engineering (Sustainable Energy)
Feb Jul
29 760
—
93
MC046
MC046
Master of Engineering (Systems Engineering)
Feb Jul
29 760
—
93
MC042
MC042
Master of Engineering (Telecommunication Engineering)
Feb Jul
29 760
—
94
MR037
MR037
Master of Engineering - Aerospace/Systems Engineering
Feb Jul
27 840
—
94
MR025
MR025
Master of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Feb Jul
27 840
—
95
MR029
MR029
Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Feb Jul
27 840
—
95
MR033
MR033
Master of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Feb Jul
27 840
—
95
MR032
MR032
Master of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
Feb Jul
27 840
—
96
MR000
MR000
Master of Engineering - Manufacturing Systems
Feb Jul
27 840
—
96
MR035
MR035
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Feb Jul
27 840
—
96
Master Research
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
DR090
DR090
Doctor of Philosophy (Aerospace Engineering)
Feb Jul
27 840
—
94
DR091
DR091
Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering)
Feb Jul
27 840
—
95
DR092
DR092
Doctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering)
Feb Jul
27 840
—
95
DR093
DR093
Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
Feb Jul
27 840
—
95
DR096
DR096
Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Engineering)
Feb Jul
27 840
—
96
DR098
DR098
Doctor of Philosophy (Manufacturing Systems)
Feb Jul
27 840
—
96
DR099
DR099
Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering)
Feb Jul
27 840
—
96
Feb
25 920
—
101
Graduate Certificate in Environment and Planning
Feb Jul
10 320
25
101
ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING
Bachelor (Honours)
BH011
BH011
Bachelor of Applied Science (Geospatial Science) (Honours)
Graduate Certificate
GC078
GC078
Graduate Diploma
GD125
GD125
Graduate Diploma in Environment and Planning
Feb Jul
20 640
—
101
GD054
GD054
Graduate Diploma in Geospatial Information
Feb Jul
24 000
—
102
Master Coursework
MC058
MC058
Master of Applied Science (Geospatial Information)
Feb Jul
24 000
—
102
MC072
MC072
Master of Social Science (Environment and Planning)
Feb Jul
20 640
—
101
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Program code
Program plan
Program name
Intake
Annual fee
AU$
Notes
Page
MC074
MC074
Master of Social Science (International Urban and Environmental Management)
Feb Jul
20 640
—
102
MC153
MC153
Master of Sustainable Practice
Feb Jul
29 760
—
103
MR044
Master of Applied Science – Land Information
Feb Jul
24 000
—
103
Doctor of Philosophy (Land Information)
Feb Jul
24 000
—
103
Master Research
MR044
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
DR105
DR105
HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
Bachelor (Honours)
BH058
BH058
Bachelor of Applied Science (Biomedical Science) (Honours)
Feb
28 800
—
107
BH004
BH004
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) (Honours)
Feb
28 800
—
107
BH032
BH032P04LM
Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Medicine) (Honours)
Feb
28 800
—
108
BH033
BH033
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (Honours)
Feb
28 800
—
108
BH059
BH059
Bachelor of Applied Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences) (Honours)
Feb
28 800
—
108
BH065
BH065
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Education) (Honours)
Feb Jul
24 960
—
109
BH000
BH000
Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours)
Feb
25 920
—
109
BH062
BH062
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
Feb Jul
24 960
—
107
Graduate Certificate in Midwifery
Feb Jul
9 120
—
112
Graduate Certificate
GC002
GC002
Graduate Diploma
GD102
GD102P04LM
Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Medicine
Feb
28 800
—
110
GD015
GD015
Graduate Diploma in Midwifery
Feb
18 240
—
112
GD013
GD013P6
Graduate Diploma in Nursing
Feb Jul
18 240
—
113
Master Coursework
MC143
MC143
Master of Clinical Chiropractic
MC158
MC158
Master of Laboratory Medicine
Feb
29 760
—
110
Feb Jul
28 800
—
110
MC177
MC177MI
Master of Medical Radiations (Medical Imaging)
Feb
28 800
—
111
MC177
MC177NM
Master of Medical Radiations (Nuclear Medicine)
MC022
MC022
Master of Midwifery
Feb
28 800
—
111
Feb Jul
18 240
—
113
MC017
MC017P6
Master of Nursing
Feb Jul
18 240
—
113
MC146
MC146
MC002
MC002
Master of Osteopathy
Feb
25 920
—
114
Master of Psychology
Feb
25 920
—
114
MR013
MR013
MR015
MR015
Master of Applied Science – Anatomy and Physiology
Feb Jul
28 800
—
116
Master of Applied Science – Chinese Medicine
Feb Jul
25 920
—
116
MR017
MR083
MR017
Master of Applied Science (Human Movement)
Feb Jul
28 800
—
117
MR083
Master of Applied Science – Medical Laboratory Science
Feb Jul
28 800
—
117
MR084
MR084
Master of Applied Science – Medical Radiations Science
Feb Jul
28 800
—
117
MR002
MR002
Master of Applied Science – Psychology and Intellectual Disability
Feb Jul
25 920
—
118
MR014
MR014
Master of Chiropractic Science
Feb
25 920
—
116
MR010
MR010
Master of Nursing
Feb Jul
25 920
—
118
MR016
MR016
Master of Osteopathic Science
Feb
25 920
—
118
Feb
25 920
—
115
Master Research
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Coursework
DC001
DC001
Doctor of Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
22
DR082
DR082
Doctor of Philosophy (Anatomy and Physiology)
Feb Jul
28 800
—
116
DR088
DR088
Doctor of Philosophy (Chiropractic, Osteopathic and Chinese Medicine)
Feb Jul
25 920
—
116
DR101
DR101
Doctor of Philosophy (Human Movement)
Feb Jul
28 800
—
117
DR086
DR086
Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Laboratory Science)
Feb Jul
28 800
—
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Program code
Program plan
Program name
Intake
Annual fee
AU$
Notes
Page
DR087
DR087
Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Radiations Science)
Feb Jul
28 800
—
117
DR103
DR107
DR103
Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing)
Feb Jul
25 920
—
118
DR107
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology and Disability)
Feb Jul
25 920
—
118
Feb
21 600
—
122
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
Bachelor (Honours)
BH053
BH053
Bachelor of Communication (Advertising - Creative) (Honours)
BH061
BH061
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Media) (Honours)
Feb Jul
24 480
—
122
BH054
BH054
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) (Honours)
Feb
21 600
—
122
BH055
BH055
Bachelor of Communication (Media) (Honours)
Feb
21 600
—
123
BH057
BH057
Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations) (Honours)
Feb
21 600
—
123
BH056
BH052
Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communications) (Honours)
Feb
21 600
—
123
Graduate Certificate in Advertising
Feb Jul
10 320
25
124
Graduate Certificate
GC076
GC076
Graduate Diploma
GD130
GD130
Graduate Diploma in Advertising
Feb Jul
20 640
—
124
GD074
GD074P5
Graduate Diploma in Journalism
Feb
17 760
—
124
Master Coursework
MC130
MC130P8
Master of Communication (Advertising)
Feb Jul
20 640
—
124
MC080
MC080P8
Master of Communication
Feb Jul
20 640
—
124
MR071
MR071
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
Feb Jul
20 160
—
125
MR066
MR066
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Feb Jul
21 600
—
125
Doctor of Philosophy (Communication Studies)
Feb Jul
20 640
—
125
Master Research
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
DR069
DR069
SCIENCE
Bachelor (Honours)
BH011
BH011
Bachelor of Applied Science (Geospatial Science) (Honours)
Feb
25 920
—
129
BH012
BH012P10
Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences) (Honours)
Feb Jul
26 880
—
129
BH010
BH010P9
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) (Honours)
Feb Jul
20 160
—
129
BH063
BH063
Bachelor of Science (Statistics) (Honours)
Feb Jul
20 160
—
129
Graduate Certificate
GC118
GC118
Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics
Feb Jul
14 400
—
130
GC117
GC117
Graduate Certificate in Biomolecular Technologies
Feb Jul
14 400
—
130
GC093
GC093
Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology
Feb Jul
14 400
—
131
GC074
GC074
Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology and Business
Feb Jul
14 400
—
131
GC081
GC081
Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology
Feb Jul
14 400
—
131
Graduate Diploma
GD152
GD152
Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics
Feb Jul
28 800
—
130
GD151
GD151
Graduate Diploma in Biomolecular Technologies
Feb Jul
28 800
—
130
GD101
GD101P03
Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology
Feb Jul
28 800
—
131
GD129
GD129
Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology and Business
Feb Jul
28 800
—
131
GD132
GD132
Graduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology
Feb Jul
28 800
—
131
GD054
GD054
Graduate Diploma in Geospatial Information
Feb Jul
24 000
—
132
GD162
GD162
Graduate Diploma in Information Assurance
Feb Jul
24 000
—
133
GD120
GD120
Graduate Diploma in Statistics and Operations Research
Feb Jul
20 160
—
133
GD111
GD111
Graduate Diploma in Statistics (Business)
Feb Jul
20 160
—
133
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2012 PROGRAMS, INTAKES AND FEES
Program code
Program plan
Program name
Intake
Annual fee
AU$
Notes
Page
Master Coursework
MC133
MC133
Master of Applied Science (Food Science and Technology)
Feb Jul
28 800
—
131
MC058
MC058
Master of Applied Science (Geospatial Information)
Feb Jul
24 000
—
132
MC159
MC159
Master of Applied Science (Information Security and Assurance)
Feb Jul
24 000
—
133
MC004
MC004
Master of Applied Science (Statistics and Operations Research)
Feb Jul
20 160
—
133
MC111
MC111P03
Master of Biotechnology
Feb Jul
28 800
—
131
MC129
MC129
Master of Biotechnology and Business
Feb Jul
28 800
—
131
MC122
MC122
Master of Statistics (Business)
Feb Jul
20 160
—
133
MR082
MR082
Master of Applied Science – Applied Biology and Biotechnology
Feb Jul
29 760
—
133
MR039
MR039
Master of Applied Science – Applied Chemistry
Feb Jul
29 760
—
133
MR040
MR040
Master of Applied Science – Applied Physics
Feb Jul
29 760
—
134
MR045
MR045
Master of Applied Science – Food Technology
Feb Jul
29 760
—
134
MR044
MR044
Master of Applied Science – Land Information
Feb Jul
24 000
—
135
MR043
MR043
Master of Applied Science – Mathematics
Feb Jul
24 000
—
135
MR042
MR042
Master of Applied Science – Medical and Health Physics
Feb Jul
29 760
—
135
MR003
MR003
Master of Applied Science – Statistics and Operations Research
Feb Jul
24 000
—
135
Master Research
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
DR085
DR085
Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Biology and Biotechnology)
Feb Jul
29 760
—
133
DR083
DR083
Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Chemistry)
Feb Jul
29 760
—
133
DR084
DR084
Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Physics)
Feb Jul
29 760
—
134
DR100
DR100
Doctor of Philosophy (Food Science)
Feb Jul
29 760
—
134
DR105
DR105
Doctor of Philosophy (Land Information)
Feb Jul
24 000
—
135
DR102
DR102
Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics)
Feb Jul
24 000
—
135
DR104
DR104
Doctor of Philosophy (Statistics and Operations Research)
Feb Jul
24 000
—
135
Notes:
24
5
July entry may be available only to students who are granted subject
exemptions or advanced entry on the basis of previous study.
20
This program incurs additional costs.
25
Please note that the fee advertised is for the actual program duration
advertised.
47
This program is accelerated. It is taught in three semesters (13 weeks each)
over 12 months.
57
The fee shown is a standard fee regardless of whether enrolment is 36 or
48 credit points for the semester.
71
This program is only offered as an advanced standing entry for international
students from GD071 Graduate Diploma in Graphics Design.
73
Working With Children Check required prior to commencing program.
74
English language programs are offered by RMIT English Worldwide (REW)
(CRICOS Provider Code 01912G). The enrolment fee is $230.
76
A compulsory work experience component is the equivalent of three weeks
of full-time work. This can be taken at midyear or at the end of the year.
Students with appropriate experience may seek an exemption from this
placement.
78
This program for students who have completed relevant studies in ICT.
Important fees information
» The following program and fees information applies to students
commencing programs between 1 January 2012 and
31 December 2012.
» All fees are quoted in Australian dollars (AU$) and apply to RMIT
University’s Australian campuses only.
» Fees are based upon standard load and normal progression.
Pro rata fees apply to non-standard loads undertaken.
» Fees are invoiced on a semester basis and on enrolled load.
Therefore fees charged may be more or less than fees shown.
» Fees are held constant for the 2012 calendar year only and RMIT
may increase the fees by an amount that will not exceed 7.5%
each year (subject to rounding). For higher education, tuition fees
are rounded up to the nearest $10.00 per credit point increment,
and so the actual fee increase may exceed 7.5%.
» Fee increases are applied at the beginning of each calendar
year therefore commencing mid year students will find that the
total cost of their program will be slightly higher than if they had
commenced in February.
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ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING
DEVELOP SOLUTIONS
TO THE CHALLENGES OF
BUILT AND NATURAL
ENVIRONMENTS
RMIT is globally recognised for the world-class quality of its
architecture and building graduates and for its distinguished
contributions to the field.
Your postgraduate study will address compelling, contemporary
issues such as climate change, globalization and rapid urbanisation
through break-through design and will prepare you for leadership
within your profession.
RMIT’s architecture and building programs are highly regarded for
their practical emphasis and strong links to industry which ensure
your coursework or research qualification is relevant and specialised.
‘I have the option of conducting my research either by
project or thesis. I find this to be a good approach in
diversifying the research fields. The School also conducts
a Graduate Research Conference every semester to allow
students, supervisors and invited panels to engage in
discussions about the research works.’
KHALILAH ZAKARIYA, MALAYSIA
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
(ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN)
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ARCHITECTURE
C
MC163
Master of Architecture
CRICOS code: 060829B
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc163
CITY CAMPUS
RMIT Architecture has an international
reputation for design excellence. RMIT leads the
way both in Australia and overseas by producing
graduates that are design innovators.
The architecture program at RMIT consists of a
three year Bachelor of Architectural Design and
a two year Master of Architecture.
The Master of Architecture is discipline specific
and design focused. That is, it develops an
advanced understanding of the discipline of
architecture while providing a diverse set of
skills and learning experiences. Its focus is on
developing the core skills of the architect—
architectural design to an advanced level, a
self-critical understanding of your own work,
and an understanding of research through the
medium of design.
RMIT students continue to achieve at the
highest levels and are acknowledged by the
architectural profession both nationally and
internationally. For example, RMIT Architecture
students recently won the Cumulus Green
Award in Shanghai and the Architecture
Australia (AA) Unbuilt Architecture Award.
What you will study
In the Master of Architecture the design studios
are specialised and engage with a challenging
set of design questions or a larger scale of
projects. In the upper part of the program,
students ballot for specialised and advanced
elective seminars along with professional
practice courses. Students can undertake
studios and seminars in other programs such
as landscape architecture, interior design
and industrial design, as well as in the urban
design and digital design research areas,
fostering pathways into our postgraduate
Urban Architecture Laboratory and the Spatial
Information Architecture Laboratory (SIAL).
Year one
»
»
»
»
»
»
Credit points
Architecture Asian urbanism
Architecture design elective 1
Architecture design studio 7
Architecture design studio 8
Architecture professional practice 1
Architecture professional practice 2
12
12
24
24
12
12
Year two
» Architecture design elective 2
» Architecture design elective 3
» Architecture design studio 9
» Architecture major project
» Architecture professional practice 3
Total program
12
12
24
36
12
192
Career outlook
Graduates will be employed by architecture,
design and building practices in the private
and public domain. In small to medium-sized
practices, graduates will be engaged in a broad
range of practice activities, from design to
project management. Large architectural firms
often encompass a number of disciplines and
have offices or projects occurring overseas.
Professional recognition
Completion of the two-year Master of
Architecture, following the three-year bachelor
degree, is required to meet the academic
requirements for registration as an architect
under the Architects Registration Act of Victoria,
and for membership of the Royal Australian
Institute of Architects. Professional experience
is also required before graduates are eligible for
registration.
Global connections
RMIT Architecture has a huge range of
international exchange agreements with
universities including USA, Europe and Asia. You
will also have the opportunity to choose design
studios that travel overseas to work with students
from international universities. For example, in
2010, a group of students exhibited their work
at the 12th Venice International Architecture
Biennale following a four-week intensive design
studio with the iconic Italian design company
Alessi. Another group of students completed a
design studio in China working with students
from local universities as well as students from
Japan and France.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
C
MC172
Master of Landscape Architecture
CRICOS code: 064392E
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc172
CITY CAMPUS
The landscape architecture program operates
in an environment where the world is its design
laboratory. Design projects undertaken sit at a
contemporary, international level. The concept
of ‘Internationalisation’ is introduced as a means
of understanding the role and responsibilities
of landscape architects at a global level and its
precise application in local situations. Designers,
scholars and practitioners are regularly involved
to critique and provide guidance to students,
helping them position their work internationally.
Landscape exists at all scales, from micro to
macro, from garden to city, from political to
infrastructural. Landscape is specific to site,
time and process. Landscape appears, reacts
and merges with a multitude of forces, visible
or invisible in the environment. Landscape
architecture at RMIT invests in the importance of
design as a means of responding, observing and
critiquing the status of contemporary urban society
and how it manifests itself as a physical event.
Landscape architecture at RMIT equips individuals
with tools to provoke, question and act.
What you will study
Year one
Credit points
» Landscape Architecture Design
Research Seminar 1
12
» Landscape Architecture Design
Research Seminar 2
12
» Landscape Architecture Design
Research Seminar 3
12
» Landscape Architecture Design
Research Studio 7
24
» Landscape Architecture Design
Research Studio 8
24
» Postgraduate Student Elective
12
You may also be interested in…
» Landscape architecture, on this page
Design concept by Matthew Hamilton and Niki
Schwabe, Master of Landscape Architecture.
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Year two
Global connections
» Landscape Architecture Design
Research Seminar 4
12
» Landscape Architecture Masters
Design Research Project A
36
» The landscape architecture program offers a
huge range of international exchanges, study
tours and internship opportunities. In 2010,
students went to Tokyo, Vietnam, China and
the US.
» Landscape Architecture Masters
Design Research Project B
Total credit points
48
192
Additional costs
Professional design programs inevitably involve
significant costs towards design publications,
major texts, model-making materials and
studio supplies for setting up your individual
studios. The biggest costs are usually one off
expenditures. Some courses (subjects) attract
materials fees which may cover activities
such as field trips. Further examples and a
breakdown of these fees will be distributed
once you commence study.
Career outlook
As a Master of Landscape Architecture (by
coursework) graduate you will be prepared
and accredited for the professional practice of
landscape architecture. Working independently
or as part of a large multidisciplinary team,
landscape architects find career opportunities
in the public and private sectors; in government
organisations at federal, state and municipal
levels; and in the offices of landscape architects,
architects, planners, urban designers and
engineers throughout Australia. From urban
design projects (plazas and pedestrian precincts)
to working with large open spaces (parks and
nature reserves), the parameters of projects are
broad. Graduates may also become involved in
smaller projects such as private gardens, historic
estates and productive landscapes.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Master of Landscape
Architecture (by coursework) will be prepared
and accredited for the professional practice
of landscape architecture. The Australian
Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) is the
profession’s accrediting body.
» In 2010, student work completed in design
studios was exhibited at the European
Biennale of Landscape held in Barcelona.
This exciting international event showcased
588 projects from landscape architecture and
architecture schools from around the world.
» There is also an annual internship offered to
selected students at the Karres en Brands
office in the Netherlands. Karres en Brands
were the appointed landscape architects
for Federation Square, a popular tourist
destination in Melbourne.
Pathways
If you have completed at least three years in
an accredited landscape architecture program
at another institution or completed a degree
in a related Australian Institute of Landscape
Architects (AILA) recognised discipline or
architecture, you are eligible to apply for
the Master of Landscape Architecture (by
coursework).
You may also be interested in…
» Architecture, page 26
» Environment and planning, page 101
» International urban and environmental
management, page 102
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
C
GC042
Graduate Certificate in
Project Management
CRICOS code: 031176G
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc042
GD063
Graduate Diploma in
Project Management
CRICOS code: 031177G
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd063
MC065
Master of Project Management
CRICOS code: 013727J
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc065
CITY CAMPUS
Project management is concerned with the
coordination and management of projects
or events from inception to completion. Its
principles apply across disciplines—examples
are construction, public events, disaster
recovery, entertainment, product development,
computer system development or change
management.
RMIT offers a generic Master of Project
Management as well as specialisations in
engineering, facilities management and
information technology.
The Master of Project Management program
brings together participants from a wide range
of backgrounds, all of whom are interested
in developing their knowledge and skills in
project management. The program is delivered
by academic staff, external consultants and
practitioners specialising in areas of project
management, all committed to facilitating
learning to produce high-quality project
management graduates.
The program aims to:
» develop and enhance project management
capabilities, and impart a thorough
understanding of managing the total project
process
» maximise the experiential learning process
by sharing the experiences of fellow program
participants
» build a useful repository of knowledge
through major project investigations and from
research that can be generally disseminated.
Legend:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 30 – 31. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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Upon completion of the graduate certificate
program you will have gained:
Additional courses to be completed for the
graduate diploma
» knowledge of what project management is
Complete 48 credit points from
» the legal framework in which project
managers operate
» Evaluating and Managing Project Risk
12
» Project Design for Quality
12
» organisational structures that evolve to
meet the needs of a wide range of project
stakeholders
» Project Management Practice
12
Doctor of Philosophy
(Architecture and Design)
CRICOS code: 065749F
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr067
» Research Methods and Philosophy
12
CITY CAMPUS
» Any postgraduate elective course
12
» the communications framework within which
project managers most effectively operate
Additional courses to be completed for the
master
» a knowledge of managing teams of people
within established industrial relations
frameworks, and evolving and managing
multi-disciplinary teams
Select one option
» knowledge of project planning including
financial, resource and time control, including
preparation and use of time and resource
schedules, cost budgets and the use of
information management procedures to
control schedules and budgets.
» Individual Project Part 1
The School of Architecture and Design at
RMIT is widely recognised for innovative
leadership and contribution to excellence in
design research. We contend that research
is conducted through designing and that the
process of designing is a means of increasing
knowledge. There exists a designerly way
of thinking and communicating that is both
different from scientific and scholarly ways of
thinking and communicating, and as powerful as
scientific and scholarly methods of enquiry when
applied to its own kinds of problems.
Your knowledge of general project management
concepts and particular area(s) of interest will be
enhanced through studying electives available
within RMIT.
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
DR067
Option one
Complete 48 credit points from
12
» Individual Project Part 2
24
» Knowledge Management
12
» Project Management Leadership
12
» Project Procurement and Ethics
12
» Any postgraduate elective course
12
Option two
» Project Individual Investigation
36
» Any postgraduate elective course
12
The graduate diploma provides an opportunity
for increasing your depth of study and
development of greater insight into various
project management industry applications
and skills, integrated with a strong theoretical
basis from which to evaluate and analyse the
student’s role in the workplace.
Advance standing
Upon completion of this program you will have
gained a deeper knowledge and insight into:
Past participants have come from various
disciplines including architecture, construction
management, manufacturing, engineering,
IT, government, finance, defence and event
management. This multidisciplinary aspect
broadens participants’ knowledge and
understanding and further develops their ability
to work in collaborative project teams.
» identification and management of risk
» the practice of project management
» the nature of knowledge, belief and
substantiation of propositions through the
application of appropriate research methods
» knowledge of the design phase of projects
from inception to operation
» consideration of management of the project
phase to ensure that both life-cycle and
quality management requirements are
achieved.
What you will study
Graduate certificate
The School will review any prior qualifications.
However, exemptions will be granted only if
courses are equivalent to a graduate certificate,
diploma or masters level.
Career outlook
PROPERTY
R
RMIT regards reflective practice and the
formation of communities of practice as integral
to design research. We support and engage our
candidates in communities of practice which
assert that learning is fundamentally a social
phenomenon; where knowledge is integrated
in the life of these communities which share
interests, ideas, discourses, and ways of
doing things. Knowledge is inseparable from
practice. It is not possible to know without
doing. Candidates reside within, as well as
across, discipline areas of architecture, fashion,
interior design, industrial design and landscape
architecture.
The Doctor of Philosophy may be undertaken in
a project or thesis mode.
C
MC104
Master of Business (Property)
CRICOS code: 020938F
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc104
CITY CAMPUS
Credit points
» Introduction to Project Management
12
» Managing Project Teams
12
» Project Management Techniques
12
Please refer to page 52 for program details.
Complete 12 credit points from
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» Evaluating and Managing Project Risk
12
» Research Methods and Philosophy
12
» Any postgraduate elective course
12
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ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
R
MR056
Master of Design
CRICOS code: 074354F
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr056
CITY CAMPUS
Master of Design (by research) candidates
engage with specialised areas of design
research through project mode or undertake
historical and theoretical architectural research
investigations in thesis mode.
Project mode is undertaken within the
structured framework of individual supervision in
a choice of program areas such as architecture,
industrial design, interior design, fashion, and
landscape architecture. Within each program
there is also a selection of streams such as the
Urban Architecture Laboratory (UAL), Spatial
Information Architecture Laboratory (SIAL),
furniture design, invitational stream or individual
practice-based research. Applicants for
individual research should discuss their design
research proposal with the research coordinator.
Thesis mode offers the framework, focus and
discipline necessary to conduct speculative
inquiry. Areas of research investigation include
design theory, historical and theoretical studies,
contemporary and Australian design.
Teaching methods
You will undertake the approved research
program under the supervision of an appointed
research supervisor.
Assessment
Completion of the degree involves submitting a
thesis or project for critical review by a panel of
experts in the field of study. You must complete
a minimum period of independent graduate
research in which relevant original contributions
are made.
PROPERTY, CONSTRUCTION
AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
R
MR050
Master of Applied Science –
Property, Construction and Project
Management
CRICOS code: 022559A
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr050
DR072
Doctor of Philosophy (Property,
Construction and Project
Management)
CRICOS code: 065751A
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr072
CITY CAMPUS
RMIT’s School of Property Construction and
Project Management engages in stimulating,
real-world, applicable research that seeks
to impact on the property, construction and
project management industries and professions.
The School has an extensive base of research
expertise and welcomes applications from
motivated graduates to join its research
activities.
Applications are invited from graduates,
preferably with a master degree, with research
interests in the broad areas of property,
construction or project management that align
with the expertise of the School’s academic
staff. The School would be pleased to informally
discuss ideas and options with prospective
applicants.
Teaching methods
A research methods class is taught in English
in a combination of lecture, seminar, tutorial,
workshop, studio, practical and laboratory
sessions. Students learn core information in
lectures, followed by small group discussions in
seminars and tutorials. Research is undertaken
independently under supervision.
Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester
and the final thesis is examined externally and
forms the final assessment.
Career outlook
Graduates typically gain work in academic,
public sector or private sector work.
Legend:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 30 – 31. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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Minimum requirements
English proficiency requirement
» Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band 6.5 with no individual band
below 6.0, or
» TOEFL (Paper Based) minimum 580 with Test of Written English
(TWE) no less than 4.5, or
» TOEFL (iBT) minimum overall score of 92 with a minimum of 20 in all
sections, or
» successful completion of REW Advanced Plus program.
Academic and other requirements
Alternative entry schemes are available where stated for applicants
who do not meet the published minimum entry requirements. If you are
applying for alternative entry into a program based on your previous
experience, you must submit a full personal curriculum vitae (CV) and a
personal statement. In some instances, an interview may be required to
determine your suitability for the program.
Note that entry requirements are indicative minimum requirements only.
The submission of an application to RMIT does not guarantee the offer
of a place in the program.
Program name
Entry requirement/s
Generally, a portfolio presentation should comprise 15 to 30 pieces
of your own personal work. Some disciplines have specific portfolio
requirements (see below). Portfolios may be submitted in the form of
a CD-ROM, preferably in PDF, JPEG, SWF, DCR or QuickTime format
suitable to be read on Mac OSX or later. Colour hard copy folios
may be acceptable for some disciplines. Electronic file sizes should
be no larger than 10MB. The portfolio should contain a variety of
your personal work in art, design or media which demonstrates your
creative and conceptual and technical abilities. Pieces can include
drawings, paintings, graphic designs, sculpture, video, scripting, short
stories, and/or 2D and 3D Flash animation. We recommend you clearly
annotate each work with supportive information that will assist the
selection officer to understand the purpose and background of each
piece. The CD must be attached in a separate folder and clearly labelled
with name and contact details. Portfolios will not be returned.
Supplementary forms are available from:
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/forms
Prerequisite/s and other information
Coursework programs
MC163 Master of Architecture
Minimum of 65% average or
GPA 2.5 in the RMIT Bachelor of
Architectural Design program.
All applicants must provide a portfolio:
» that contains a package of images, drawings, sketches, paintings, models,
photographs, computer work, etc. of personal creative/design projects
» that should include concepts/ideas that led to the final design piece
» in colour hardcopy or in a digital colour format to the following specification:
– A3 or A4 size PDF document only
– maximum 30 pages
– with maximum size 10MB.
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they have an architecturespecific undergraduate degree from another institution with a minimum of
65% average or GPA 2.5.
MC172 Master of Landscape
Architecture
Minimum of 65% average or
GPA 2.5 in the RMIT Bachelor of
Design program.
All applicants must provide a portfolio that:
» includes a package of design research; previous projects; practice projects;
or relevant landscape architecture or architecture design work. Portfolios
on CD or DVD are permitted. Hard copy printed portfolios are preferred.
Maximum size 10MB.
» One A4 size letter outlining your reasons for applying.
» Curriculum vitae: personal details, academic achievements and professional
experience (any work experience you are currently undertaking).
» The Landscape Architecture Applicant Declaration Form.
www.rmit.edu.au/landscape/ programs/postgraduate
Applicants may also be considered for entry if:
» they have at least three years in an accredited landscape architecture
program at another institution
» they have completed a degree in a related Australian Institute of Landscape
Architects (AILA) recognised discipline or architecture, or
» they undertake additional selection requirements (such as a portfolio or
interview). This is only available to applicants with a GPA below 2.5.
GC042 Graduate Certificate in Project
Management
Minimum 65% average in an
equivalent Australian bachelor
degree with a minimum of five
years relevant experience in
project management.
Applicants may be considered for entry if:
» they have an advanced diploma in any discipline plus a minimum of 10 years
relevant work experience at senior level employment, or
» they have an equivalent Australian undergraduate degree with a minimum of
three years relevant work experience. Applicants who are successful under
this entry scheme will be offered a package offer where a minimum of a
credit average is required for progression from the graduate certificate to the
graduate diploma and finally to the master degree stage.
GD063 Graduate Diploma in Project
Management
MC065 Master of Project Management
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ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING
Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
Research programs
All research programs require:
» Research proposal outlining:
– area of research to be undertaken
– research methodology
– literature review, and
– expected outcome/s of research.
» Applicants to identify a suitable RMIT academic supervisor. Research candidatures are subject to the availability of an academic supervisor.
» Portfolio if applicant is planning on developing their research through project work, or applying for a fine art or design related discipline.
Research applicants should note that, while there are minimum entry requirements for master by research and doctoral programs, preference may be given to
applicants with more than the minimum requirements where there is strong competition for limited places.
Applicants who have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of study sufficient to undertake the program may also be considered for entry into a
research program. Such applicants must provide evidence of their knowledge and experience with their application.
MR050 Master of Applied Science –
Property, Construction and Project
Management
Minimum 65% average in an equivalent Australian bachelor degree in a related discipline.
MR056 Master of Design
Minimum 75% average in an equivalent Australian bachelor degree in a related discipline.
A portfolio is also required.*
Doctor of Philosophy
Qualification in a related discipline equivalent to one of the following:
» Bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours
» Master by research, or
» Master by coursework that includes a research program component of at least one semester in duration.
* For portfolio details, refer to page 30.
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EXPLORE HOW ART AND
OBJECTS CAN GENERATE
NEW KNOWLEDGE
ABOUT A CITY AND
ITS PEOPLE
RMIT University plays a pivotal role in the areas of art
and design and has a long history of excellence in the
development of new forms of technologies in these fields.
RMIT encourages creative expression and enables you to
specialise your talent through innovative, challenging and
breakthrough methods.
Through the Design Research Institute, you will have
the chance to develop ideas with a community of senior
scholars, students and their external industry partners
through various key projects run by the Institute.
‘Fashion and Textiles at RMIT is very prestigious and
widely known in the field. This program provides a lot
of industry exposure which enables us to interact with
industry professionals and gives us the opportunity to
get a “foot in the door”.
‘I really like the fact that most of the professors are
from the industry and bring on board their industry
know-how and arrange guest lecturers.’
NEHA DILIP KULKARNI, INDIA
MASTER OF FASHION AND TEXTILES
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COMMUNICATION DESIGN
H
CREATIVE MEDIA (HONOURS)
BH020
Bachelor of Design (Communication
Design) (Honours)
CRICOS code: 022249D
Duration: 1 year
BH061
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh020
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh061
CITY CAMPUS
This program allows students the opportunity to
understand the designers role within the broader
framework of the communication design
profession. The emphasis of the program will
be on ideas generation, developing methods of
critique and appropriate application. Individual
creativity and collective agreement are the
imperative.
Please refer to page 122 for program details.
During your studies you will undertake subjects
that allow you to work on design briefs by
gaining hands-on experience. You will also
undertake research as part of your projects to
gain a better understanding of the theory behind
design.
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh052
Classes are taught in a combination of lectures,
seminar, tutorial, workshop, practical and
laboratory sessions.
Career outlook
Graduates can expect to work within graphic
design consultancies, interdisciplinary
consultancies, publishing houses, new media/
multimedia studios and advertising agencies.
FINE ART (HONOURS)
Career outlook
Graduates are multiskilled and capable of
employment in a range of creative industries,
and continue to make significant contributions
to contemporary art and culture nationally and
internationally.
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Media)
(Honours)
CRICOS code: 061181G
Duration: 1 year
CITY CAMPUS
Teaching methods
H
H
BH052
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)
(Honours)
CRICOS code: 006591A
Duration: 1 year
CITY CAMPUS
The honours program consists of specialised
and intensive, studio-based studies in
the fields of ceramics, drawing, gold and
silversmithing, painting, printmaking, sculpture,
fine art photography, sound and media
arts. It encourages intellectual and aesthetic
involvement at an advanced level appropriate
to professional practice. Students are assisted
in developing their own course of study in
consultation with academic staff from their
respective studio area.
Graduates exhibit work in world class local,
national and international galleries, and hold senior
positions in galleries and museums as well as
national and international university academic and
research positions.
Graduates from this program also engage in
a range of artistic and cultural activities, such
as public art commissions, online and timebased art, production design, website design,
photography, special effects art, video editing,
project management, festival curation, cultural
diplomacy, sound recording, music arrangement,
motion picture directing and commercial creative
practices.
The program provides a critical and supportive
environment emphasising independent
research and development. Studio practice is
complemented by individual and group tutorials
and lectures.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Honours) allows
you to undertake study within your chosen
discipline.You can specialise in your chosen
discipline by selecting specific courses related to
that field.
Teaching methods
Classes are taught in a combination of lectures,
seminar, tutorial, workshop, practical and
laboratory sessions.
Julian Clavijo - Master of Arts (Art in Public Space)
Legend:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 41 – 43. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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ART IN PUBLIC SPACE
C
GC045
Graduate Certificate in
Art in Public Space
CRICOS code: 022046D
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc045
C
Graduate Diploma in
Art in Public Space
CRICOS code: 022047C
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd070
Master of Arts (Art in Public Space)
CRICOS code: 022048B
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc079
CITY CAMPUS
RMIT’s art in public space programs are among
the first of their kind in the world, and address
issues of art in public space which are an
important feature of current international cultural
debate.
The program offers you a broad theoretical
and historical understanding of the discourses
on, and practice of, art in public space. It
provides training in dealing with the practical and
theoretical problems arising from the situation
of art in public space and examines current
definitions of real and virtual public space.
MC142AIM Master of Creative Media
(Animation and Interactive Media)*
CRICOS code: 058384M
Duration: 1.5 years
MC034
MC142FT Master of Creative Media
(Film and Television Production)*
CRICOS code: 049570F
*This program is undergoing a review. Please check the
RMIT website for updates.
These programs provide you with the
opportunity to recognise, develop and extend
your professional knowledge, skills, attitudes
and values within a flexible framework. You will
be equipped for senior positions of responsibility
in a variety of arts industry and educational
contexts and become able to assist your
organisation to address strategic priorities in a
systematic and effective manner.
Specifically, the programs aim to produce, in
cooperation with the education, training and
arts industries, highly skilled, critical, reflective
and ethical practitioners committed to making
a substantive contribution to the field of arts
management and the community.
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc142
CITY CAMPUS
This program is unique in Australia as a
coursework-based master degree across two
interrelated disciplines. It offers instruction via
master classes and forum-based interaction
with industry professionals. It allows creative
professionals to reflect on their practice in the
context of cross-disciplinary peer review and
project-directed research.
What you will study
Some of the areas you will study in are:
» Concept Development
» Collaborative Studio Practice
What you will study
» Individual Studio Practice
Graduate diploma
Credit points
» Entrepreneurship for Creative Practitioners
The program addresses questions such as:
Complete four courses from
» Where are the spaces that enable art to
be an active interpretation, rather than
decoration, of the city?
» Arts Management
24
» Community Arts Management
24
» Cultural Policy and Practice
24
Career outlook
» Who should define policies for public culture?
» Curating Contemporary Art
24
» How can art negotiate the new spaces of
the contemporary public sphere, such as the
Internet?
» Gallery and Museum Management
24
» The Law and Arts Management
24
Across the two specialist areas of Master of
Creative Media students may develop careers in
the following areas:
What you will study
Complete six courses from
Stage A
Credit points
» Arts Management
24
» Community Arts Management
24
» Theory and Professional Practice 1
24
» Cultural Policy and Practice
24
» Curating Contemporary Art
24
» Gallery and Museum Management
24
» The Law and Arts Management
24
» Integrated Project 1
24
» Integrated Project 2
24
12
» Theory and Professional Practice 2
24
Stage C
» Major Project Presentation
12
» Major Research Project
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Career outlook
The program offers the experience required to
produce public art projects in the professional
environment, or acquire the expertise to work
in the field of criticism and specialised arts
management. Students will attain the training
to act as client representatives and public art
project, business and site managers.
» Research Strategies
» interaction designer
24
» Integrated Project 2
» Reflective Practice and Exegesis
» animator in 2D or 3D
Master
» Integrated Project 1
Stage B
C
Graduate Diploma in Arts Management
CRICOS code: 061672K
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd028
CITY CAMPUS
MC079
CREATIVE MEDIA
GD028
Master of Arts (Arts Management)
CRICOS code: 061673J
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc034
GD070
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» matte artist
» web designer
» character designer
» games artist
» production manager
» art director
» online education designer
» film or television producer
» film or television director
Career outlook
» machinima director/producer
Graduates will be employable as senior
practitioners in a variety of educational,
training, community and arts industry settings
which require high levels of knowledge and
skills in areas such as arts administration and
management, and project management.
» sound designer.
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FASHION AND TEXTILES
C
MC164
Master of Fashion and Textiles
CRICOS code: 061110M
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc164
BRUNSWICK AND CITY CAMPUSES
Want to move into a professional leadership role
in the global fashion and textile industry?
RMIT’s Master of Fashion and Textiles focuses
on developing your fashion and textiles product
knowledge, business management and
leadership skills for the international fashion and
textile industry.
You will build knowledge and expertise in the
areas of fashion and textile design, technology,
supply chain and business management, while
adding to your existing textile, merchandising
and fashion skills base.
Through your studies you will develop the
entrepreneurial expertise to start your own
business and lead an organisation efficiently and
effectively.
You will work on industry-based projects with
leading fashion and textiles brands such as
Husk, Country Road, Review, Target, Charles
Parsons & Co, Myer, Textor Textile Technologies
and other leading companies.
This program is relevant to a broad cohort of
fashion and textile designers/technologists/
industry managers and those with a fashion
and textiles merchandising, marketing, art and
design, academic or business background.
As a graduate you will have a strong
understanding of the global fashion and textile
markets, supply chain structures, business
management and the implications of technology
within the fashion and textiles industry.
What you will study
In your studies you will explore the fashion
and textiles industry focusing on business
operations, such as marketing and distribution,
product development, leadership and
management, industry economics and the
global issues in current business environments.
Year one
You will develop your foundation knowledge in
leadership and management, research methods
for fashion and textiles, product development
and advanced industry case studies. These core
courses are supplemented with your chosen
electives such as Fashion Trend Forecasting,
Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Luxury
Business Managements and others.
Legend:
Students with non-fashion/textile undergraduate
degrees must complete a five day Introduction
to Fashion and Textiles Materials and Products
Workshop. This workshop is offered by RMIT
during your first semester of study. The
workshop covers: fibres, fabrics, garment
construction, dyeing, finishing and quality
control.
Students with non-fashion/textile undergraduate
degrees who have significant work experience
can apply for workshop exemptions upon
enrolment and may be required to sit a
challenge test. A fee of AU$50 maybe applicable
for the test.
Year two
FINE ART
C
MC078
Master of Fine Art
CRICOS code: 022049A
Duration: 1 year
This is an accelerated program,
offered over three semesters within
one calendar year in the full-time mode.
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc078
CITY CAMPUS
The Master of Fine Art (by coursework) program
is centred on the individual candidate’s practice
and is designed to provide the serious art
student with the opportunity to attain a high
professional level of excellence.
You will build on the fundamentals of the first
year by looking into advanced materials, global
business issues for fashion and textiles, fashion
product management and other study areas.
You will also have an opportunity to work with
one of the major companies during your major
project elective. Choice is subject to availability.
The program provides a stimulating and
supportive environment for rigorous
postgraduate study. The program is pluralist
in outlook, balancing the conceptual with the
practical. Many students work in a crossdisciplinary context. These approaches are
encouraged and exist alongside art practices
that are discipline specific.
Additional costs
What you will study
Full Introduction to Fashion and Textiles
Materials and Products Workshop (if applicable):
AU$900.
Year one
Advanced standing
» Professional Practice Advanced Seminars 24
Students with relevant qualifications or with
relevant significant work experience can apply
for course exemptions upon application and
may be required to sit a challenge test. A fee of
AU$110 may be applicable.
» Major Project Proposal Development
12
» Major Project A
24
» Major Project B
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Career outlook
Graduates are currently employed in middle
and senior management positions in fashion,
retail and textile industries. Some graduates are
business owners in fashion and textile fields.
Global connections
Options for study abroad and international
student exchange are part of the program.
Students also take part in French Fashion and
Textile Summer Schools offered by partner
universities and institutions.
Credit points
» Self Directed Projects A
24
» Self Directed Projects B
24
Teaching methods
Classes are taught in a combination of lecture,
seminar, tutorial, workshop, studio, practical
and laboratory sessions. Students learn core
information in lectures, followed by small group
discussions in seminars and tutorials.
Teaching methods include supervised studio
practice, cross-disciplinary group tutorials,
individual tutorials, seminars and lectures.
Students are required to make a formal
presentation contextualising their practice.
A short essay is required from the mid semester
seminar. Semester two culminates in an
exhibition/presentation of the major project.
A proposal and visual documentation is also
required for the final assessment.
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 41 – 43. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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Additional costs
Additional expenses may relate to the
production of art works. The costs will vary
according to individual students’ practice and
discipline areas.
Pathways
Upon successful completion of this program you
may be eligible to undertake further studies in
related programs at RMIT University, including
Doctor of Fine Art (DFA) Professional Doctorate,
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by project subject to
meeting entrance requirements
Career outlook
The Master of Fine Art prepares students to take
on the role of informed contemporary artists.
Graduates are currently employed in the arts
industry and work as professional practising
artists exhibiting nationally and internationally.
You may also be interested in ...
Master of Arts – Fine Art (by research), page 38
Art in public space, page 34
Arts management, page 34
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
C
GRAPHIC DESIGN
MC128
Master of Design
(Graphic Communication)
CRICOS code: 059222K
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/MC128
GD071
CITY CAMPUS
CITY CAMPUS
This program incorporates the Graduate
Diploma in Graphic Communication.
RMIT’s Graduate Diploma in Graphic Design
is the only postgraduate program of its type
in Victoria. It has been developed to provide
a pathway through education into the graphic
design industry from related fields as well
as other areas of experience. Some people
undertake the Graduate Diploma in Graphic
Design to change careers but many use it to
enhance or formalise skills they already have.
This program teaches designers to be
successful, global business operators,
empowering graduates with the design
know-how and management skills to be
adaptable to the rapidly developing global
economy.
The program is interdisciplinary and focuses on
design application, theory, new technologies
and global business practice as they relate to
the graphic design industry. The design aspect
of the program focuses on critical, strategic
and innovative problem solving, while providing
students with the knowledge to become leaders
in their industry. The business area looks at
strategic planning, knowledge management,
global communication and culture.
C
Graduate Diploma in
Graphic Design
CRICOS code: 012371G
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd071
What you will study
Some of the areas you can choose to study in are:
» Contextual Studies
» Information and Interface
» Type and Identity
» Professional Practice
» Promotional Design
» Publication Design
What you will study
Some of the areas you can choose to study in
are:
» Graphic Design Process/Bookmaking
» Graphic Design Process/Illustration
» Research Methods (Fashion and Textile)
» New Media Technology and Process
» Design Contract
» Web Software and Design
» Considering Design: Theory and Practice
» Design Management and Quality Systems
» Identity Management and Positioning
» Design, Commerce and Culture
» International Communication and Culture 1
Career outlook
The program is intended to prepare graduates
for mature and professional participation in
a variety of activities in the graphic design
industry.
» Strategic Planning and Communication
Management 1
» Innovation and Entrepreneurship
» Professional Theory and Practice
» The Language of Communication Design
» Product Development Strategies
» Luxury Brand Management
» Major Project (Part A) (24 credit points)
» Major Project (Part B) (24 credit points)
Plus many more.
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ANIMATION AND
INTERACTIVE MEDIA
R
MR064
Master of Arts – Animation
and Interactive Media
CRICOS code: 026262G
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr064
CITY CAMPUS
Candidates are engaged in a quest for new
knowledge within the fields of interactive media,
animation and the cinematic arts through
creative, technical and intellectual investigation
in ways that influence and define the medium’s
future.
A rich and diverse range of research projects
are currently being undertaken in areas such
as: the creative use of interactive media and its
application to particular subject matter; humancomputer interaction; experimental animation
techniques; scripting for nonlinear formats;
multimedia as a tool for special needs learning;
therapeutic applications for interactive media;
networked environments and communities;
development of new navigational devices and
interactive documentaries. Other projects seek
to critically define the medium and examine its
relationship to other arts and communication
disciplines. The nature of interactivity itself and
the possibilities of online distribution are often
the subjects of research.
Examination of research projects is based on
the presentation of work in an appropriate
publication format, CD-ROM, video, DVD, web
documents, film, exhibition, installation or other
appropriate public presentation.
An orientation program for new candidates is
conducted. Seminar programs, peer review
and special interest groups for the discussion
and debate of ideas are offered to support the
candidate.
COMMUNICATION DESIGN
MR059
Master of Design—
Communication Design
CRICOS code: 061183E
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr059
CITY CAMPUS
This Master of Design (by research) usually
centres around the investigation of a studentselected research topic. The focus of this
program is toward studio projects relating
the communication design research back to
contemporary professional practice and the
creative process.
Legend:
R
Delivery of the studio program is by supervision,
supported by research methods in the first
semester where you clarify your terms of
reference and methodology. You work towards
your first review of candidature where you
outline your topic and how you might go about
your research program.
CREATIVE MEDIA
Following approval of your candidature, you
work independently on your defined individual,
studio project.
The following provide some examples of recent
research topics:
This PhD is available to those wishing to carry
out research in the disciplines covered within
the umbrella of creative media. This includes
expertise in the following areas: animation and
interactive media, photography, creative writing,
multimedia, screenwriting and film and television
production.
» Designing for people: applying a social
practice in communication design
At doctoral level, programs engage with worldstandard research communities.
» The contribution of graphic wit in
communication design
Research applicants are expected to have a
capacity for independent intellectual research in
the proposed field of study.
What you will study
» Possible roles of communication design
within public space
» Creative image-making processes in graphic
design.
Supervision of the project is delivered through
scheduled, individual meetings and weekly
research seminars. You will share and present
your work in progress for critique every semester
at the Graduate Design Research Conference,
alongside your peers in architecture, landscape
architecture, fashion, industrial and interior
design. The research conference provides a rich
environment for sharing ideas across disciplines
and access to visiting lecturers and local
industry critics.
A team of acclaimed designers and educators
from the United States and Europe regularly visit
RMIT, delivering lectures and meeting one-onone with students. This supports the diversity
of topics and broadens the debate, while the
face-to-face supervision focuses on the more
detailed process issues related to independent
study.
Applicants are expected to have a capacity
for independent, intellectual research in their
proposed field of study. Research implies a
formal academic process that investigates,
analyses and contributes original knowledge to
that field of study.
Examination of project-based research is usually
by publication, exhibition, installation or other
appropriate forms of public presentation.
R
DR070
Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Media)
CRICOS code: 065692G
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr070
CITY CAMPUS
Two supervisors are usually assigned to each
research candidate. A specialist consultant may
also be appointed as required.
An orientation program for new candidates
is conducted and candidates complete an
appropriate Research Strategies course in the
first semester of their candidature. Seminar
programs and reading groups are also
sometimes offered to support the candidate’s
research program.
FASHION
R
MR067
Master of Arts—Fashion
CRICOS code: 007461C
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr067
CITY CAMPUS
Master of Design (by research) candidates
engage with specialised areas of design
research through project mode or undertake
historical and theoretical architectural research
investigations in thesis mode. Project mode is
undertaken within the structured framework of
individual supervision in a choice of program
areas such as architecture, industrial design,
interior design, fashion, and landscape
architecture. Within each program there
is also a selection of streams such as the
Urban Architecture Laboratory (UAL), Spatial
Information Architecture Laboratory (SIAL),
furniture design, invitational stream or individual
practice-based research. Applicants for
individual research should discuss their design
research proposal with the research coordinator
in the relevant discipline area. Thesis mode
offers the framework, focus and discipline
necessary to conduct speculative inquiry. Areas
of research investigation include design theory,
historical and theoretical studies, contemporary
and Australian design.
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 41 – 43. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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Teaching methods
Pathways
You undertake the approved research program
under the supervision of an appointed research
supervisor.
Candidates who are enrolled in an RMIT
Master of Arts (by research) program, and have
demonstrated exceptional ability in the conduct
of the first stage of a program, which has the
potential to be extended to doctoral level, may
apply to transfer to the Doctor of Philosophy
program.
Assessment
Completion of the degree involves submitting a
thesis or project for critical review by a panel of
experts in the field of study. You must complete
a minimum period of independent graduate
research in which relevant original contributions
are made.
FINE ART
R
Career outlook
Graduates are employed in positions
in universities, galleries, museums, non
government organisations, art organisations and
companies. Graduates also freelance as artists,
writers, curators and producers.
MR058
Master of Arts – Fine Art
CRICOS code: 007463A
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr058
CITY CAMPUS
You will have the opportunity to contribute to
research seminars and engage in the research
community of the School of Art.
The program will provide a sound understanding
of pure and applied research methodologies,
which underpin practice-based research
projects. The research program culminates in
an assessment by external examiners, usually
in the context of a formal one person exhibition,
installation, performance or other appropriate
public presentation.
What you will study
The Master of Arts – Fine Art (MA) is a self
directed research program in which candidates
are supervised by art researchers. A course
in Research Strategies is taught through a
combination of a lecture and seminar program.
For the MA you will engage in your research
through a practice based research project.
Assessment
Fine Art candidates are able to pursue art
research in a chosen field through a practicebased research project and an appropriate
durable record Appropriate Durable Record
(ADR). The research program culminates in an
assessment by external examiners, usually in
the context of a formal one person exhibition,
installation, performance or other appropriate
public presentation.
FINE ART
R
DR057
Doctor of Fine Art –
Professional Doctorate
CRICOS code: 023211K
Duration: 3 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr057
» develop a high level of competency for
independent and critical thought that can be
implemented in a visual, sonic and written
context
» assist in the presentation of a project at a level
that demonstrates a substantial practical and/
or theoretical development.
Doctor of Fine Art (DFA) candidates are able
to pursue research in a chosen field through a
project and an exegesis/Appropriate Durable
Record (ADR) of 10 000 to 15 000 words. The
research program culminates in an assessment
by external examiners, usually in the context
of a formal one person exhibition, installation,
performance or other appropriate public
presentation.
Teaching methods
DFA courses are taught in a combination of
lecture, seminar, tutorial, workshop, studio,
practical and fieldwork sessions. Candidates are
supervised by art researchers.
Extra requirements
CITY CAMPUS
The program is designed for visual and sound
artists, arts curators and arts producers
with advanced professional experience and
appropriate academic qualifications who want
to extend their capacity and performance in
a chosen art research project. Demand for
this type of program comes from practitioners
who have a significant exhibition and research
record and who have previously completed an
appropriate Master of Fine Art (by coursework)
or honours degree (or equivalent).
An appropriate Master of Fine Art (by
coursework) or honours degree in a fine art
studio; or completion of an appropriate award
deemed to be equivalent in standard to the
RMIT Master of Fine Art (by coursework),
or RMIT Bachelor of Arts Honours, in a fine
art studio; or at least five years of advanced
professional experience relevant to the field of
the proposed program.
The program will extend the aesthetic, critical
and professional knowledge of candidates. It
will provide a sound understanding of pure and
applied research methodologies which underpin
professional studio practice. The program will
provide an opportunity to use experience and
knowledge to improve the performance of visual
and sound artists, arts curators and producers
and of the organisations and institutions in
which they work.
Graduates are employed in senior positions
in universities, galleries, museums, non
government organisations, art organisations and
companies. Graduates also freelance as artists,
writers, curators and producers.
Career Outlook
What you will study
The mode of study will include workshops,
lectures, presentations and research seminars;
required general reading and research of relevant
literature in the field; and supervised professional
practice. The program is designed to:
» provide opportunity for investigation and
analytical research in creative practice
» promote understanding of advanced research
methodologies appropriate to creative
practice
» enhance professional competence through
exhibitions of research findings
» assist in the development of an informed
approach to critical appraisal of creative
practice within a contemporary cultural
context
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‘Ocean White’. Involved artists are: Dr Naomi Ota (visual
art), Genta Iwamura (lighting design), Dr Tim Humphrey,
Madeleine Flynn (sound), Soo Yeun You (dance) and
Dr Peter Eckersall (dramaturge).
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FINE ART
R
PHOTOGRAPHY
R
DR068 Doctor of Philosophy (Fine Art)
Duration: 4 years
CRICOS code: 065813C
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr068
MR060
CITY CAMPUS
CITY CAMPUS
This program will provide an opportunity for you
to contribute to knowledge in your chosen field
of research. You will have the opportunity to
contribute to research seminars and engage in
the research community of the School of Art.
RMIT’s Master of Arts – Photography is a
research degree that encourages you to develop
cutting edge practices in the fields of art and
commerce.
The program will provide a sound understanding
of pure and applied research methodologies,
which underpin practice-based research projects.
What you will study
The PhD is a self-directed research program
in which candidates are supervised by art
researchers. A course in Research Strategies is
taught through a combination of a lecture and
seminar program. For the PhD you will engage
in your research through a practice-based
research project.
Assessment
Fine Art PhD candidates are able to pursue
research in a chosen field through a project and
an exegesis/Appropriate Durable Record (ADR)
of 20 000 to 40 000 words.
The research program culminates in an
assessment by external examiners, usually in
the context of a formal one person exhibition,
installation, performance or other appropriate
public presentation.
Career outlook
Graduates are employed in senior positions
in universities, galleries, museums, non
government organisations, art organisations and
companies. Graduates also freelance as artists,
writers, curators and producers. Graduates also
work as Research Fellows and Post Doctoral
Research Fellows on post doctoral research
projects in ernment organisations.
Master of Arts – Photography
CRICOS code: 007466J
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr060
This program is designed to accommodate
students who expect an experimental,
creative and critical environment in which to
practice and think about photography while
acknowledging photography’s multiplicity and
the heterogeneous spaces that the medium now
occupies in contemporary culture.
From the walls of major museums and galleries
to cutting edge commercial applications,
photography continues to be inserted into the
world at the forefront of an expanded visual
matrix that encompasses new and existing
forms of electronic and analogue dissemination.
There is a strong photographic culture in
Melbourne. The Centre of Contemporary
Photography, the National Gallery of Victoria,
and the Monash Gallery of Art are just
three major institutions regularly showing
photographic work of national and international
significance.
Many of Australia’s leading photographers are
based in the city, and Melbourne is home to a
dynamic range of commercially run galleries,
workshops and commercial studios that have
photographic activity at their core.
What you will study
All supervising staff are practising photographers
and/or renowned for their analysis of the
medium as writers and critics. RMIT University
is highly regarded nationally and internationally
for its photography programs and is the
largest discipline department in photography in
Australia, with a teaching legacy that goes as
far back as the nineteenth century. Students
benefit from a broad staff knowledge base that
encompasses the intellectual as well as the
technical aspects of the medium.
You will be allocated suitable supervisors who
are appointed with the aim of encouraging
the production of ambitious final work through
a process of experimentation and critical
thinking in a supportive environment. This is
achieved through a series of regular seminars,
lectures, tutorials and technical instruction
where required. Regular visiting lecturers to
the program enable you to hear first hand
the experiences of artists, curators and
photographic professionals.
Legend:
Examination of research projects is usually
based on publication by exhibition, installation,
or other appropriate public presentation.
Teaching methods
You take part in one-to-one tutorials, small
seminar groups and lectures. An orientation
program for new candidates is conducted.
All candidates take part in the appropriate
Research Methods course in the first semester.
Seminar programs, annual conferences and
guest lectures are an important part of the
program.
TEXTILE DESIGN
R
MR068
Master of Arts – Textile Design
CRICOS code: 007464M
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr068
BRUNSWICK CAMPUS
The Master of Arts – Textile Design is unique
in providing professionally qualified textile
designers for the fashion, interior, automotive
and licensing design industries in Australia and
overseas. It encourages exploration in design
and creativity, as well as developing technical
and sustainability knowledge and digital media
skills for translating textile concepts into
marketable products.
The Master of Arts (by research) offers
candidates the opportunity to undertake
research by thesis or project in the discipline
areas of textile design—history and philosophy
of textile design, surface pattern design,
constructed and non-woven textiles, textile
forecast research and digital printing of textiles.
What you will study
All students must complete:
» Thesis A
» Thesis B
» Research Strategies
Students who have not completed Research
Strategies must enrol into either semester 1 or
semester 2 in the following Research Methods/
Strategies courses:
Credit points
» Research Strategies—Social Sciences
12
» Research Strategies—Design/Creative
12
» Master Degree Project/Thesis A
48
» Master Degree Project/Thesis B
48
You may also be interested in…
» Fashion and textiles, page 35
» Textiles, page 40
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 41 – 43. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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ART AND DESIGN
TEXTILES
R
MR069
TEXTILES
R
Master of Technology – Textiles
CRICOS code: 026029F
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr069
DR074
BRUNSWICK CAMPUS
BRUNSWICK CAMPUS
RMIT University, the leading fashion and textiles
institution in Australia, offers postgraduate
qualifications such as doctoral and masters in
fashion and textiles.
The PhD program is available to those wishing
to carry out research in the disciplines covered
by RMIT’s School of Fashion and Textiles, mainly
for technologists, designers, merchandisers and
marketers in the fashion and textiles industries.
Doctor of Philosophy (Textiles)
CRICOS code: 065722F
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr074
The Master of Technology –Textiles is designed
for those students who wish to pursue studies in
textile technology including advanced materials,
nano fibres and nano technology, composite
textiles, smart fibres, performance and sports
apparel textiles, sustainability, CAD/CAM
applications in textiles, fabric engineering and
yarn development.
A research degree in textile technology
provides training in research techniques and
methodologies in a particular subject area of
research.
Several specific research fields have evolved
within the School of Fashion and Textiles
through research supervisors’ disciplines,
resource availability within the University and
the collaborative relationships maintained with
industry and other research organisations. These
fields or clusters are: advanced technology,
performance and sports apparel textiles,
textile design, fashion and merchandising and
sustainability.
The School has research expertise in the
following areas:
What you will study
» Thesis B
» Advanced textiles and manufacturing
including technical textiles, mainly their
application in automotive, and medical
textiles
» Research Strategies
» Nano-fibres and nano-technology
Students who have not completed Research
Strategies must enrol into either semester 1 or
semester 2 in one of the following Research
Strategies courses:
» Performance and sports apparel, including
comfort
All students must complete:
» Thesis A
Credit points
» Thesis A
» Thesis B
» Research Strategies
Students who have not completed Research
Methods/Strategies must enrol into an
appropriate Research Strategies course in either
semester 1 or semester 2.
Credit points
» PhD Thesis/Project A
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» PhD Thesis/Project B
48
Teaching methods
Research supervision.
Assessment
Thesis submission and examination.
Additional costs
Most necessary equipment and materials are
provided.
Professional recognition
The School of Fashion and Textiles is currently
seeking accreditation for world-wide recognised
professional qualifications (such Fellow of Textile
Institute (FTI), Associate of Textiles Institute (ATI)
and Licentiateship of the Textile Institute (LTI)
from Textile Institute UK.
» Composite textiles
12
» Smart fibres
» Research Strategies – Design/Creative
12
» Master Degree Project/Thesis A
48
» Textile design – history and philosophy of
textile design
» Master Degree Project/Thesis B
48
Graduates are currently employed in various roles
such as research and development coordinator,
quality controller, product development executive
in technical textiles, apparel, and automotive
industries.
All students must complete:
» CAD/CAM applications in textiles
» Research Strategies – Social Sciences
Career outlook
What you will study
» Surface pattern design, constructed and
non-woven textiles
» Digital printing of textiles
» Yarn development and fabric engineering
» Fashion history and culture
» Textile forecast research.
professional recognition
The School of Fashion and Textiles is currently
seeking accreditation for world-wide recognised
professional qualifications (such Fellow of Textile
Institute (FTI), Associate of Textiles Institute (ATI)
and Licentiateship of the Textile Institute (LTI)
from Textile Institute UK.
You may also be interested in…
» Fashion and textiles, page 35
» Textiles, page 40
» Textile design, page 39
Sportswear modelling on virtual avatars – Elnaz Ashayeri,
Dr Olga Troynikov.
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Evaluation of thermo physiological comfort properties and
performance attributes of protective fabric assemblies –
Dr Olga Troynikov.
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Minimum requirements
English proficiency requirement
» Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band 6.5 with no individual band
below 6.0, or
» TOEFL (Paper Based) 580 (TWE 4.5), or
» TOEFL (Internet Based Test) – IBT overall score of 92 with a minimum
score of 20 in all sections, or
» successful completion of REW Advanced Plus program.
Academic and other requirements
Alternative entry schemes are available where stated for applicants who do
not meet the published minimum entry requirements. If you are applying for
alternative entry into a program based on your previous experience, you
must submit a full personal curriculum vitae (CV) and a personal statement.
In some instances, an interview may be required to determine the applicant’s
suitability for the program.
Note that entry requirements are indicative minimum requirements only. The
submission of an application to RMIT does not guarantee the offer of a place
in the program.
*Generally, a portfolio presentation should comprise 15 to 30 pieces of your
own personal work. Some disciplines have specific portfolio requirements
(see below). Portfolios may be submitted in the form of a CD-ROM,
preferably in PDF, JPEG, SWF, DCR or QuickTime format suitable to be read
on Mac OSX or later. Colour hard copy folios may be acceptable for some
Program name
disciplines. Electronic file sizes should be no larger than 10MB. The portfolio
should contain a variety of your personal work in art, design or media which
demonstrates your creative and conceptual and technical abilities. Pieces
can include drawings, paintings, graphic designs, sculpture, video, scripting,
short stories, and/or 2D and 3D Flash animation. We recommend you clearly
annotate each work with supportive information that will assist the selection
officer to understand the purpose and background of each piece. The CD
must be attached in a separate folder and clearly labelled with name and
contact details. Portfolios will not be returned.
**If applying for ceramics, drawing, fine art, photography, gold and silver
smithing, painting, printmaking, or sculpture, you are required to supply nine
colour photographs (no larger than A4) or a CD containing nine images.
If applying for sound, you are required to supply a compiled selection of your
work on either CD or DAT totalling no more than ten minutes. CDs must
contain audio files capable of being played directly through domestic CD
players.
If applying for media arts, you are required to supply a compiled selection of
work on either DVD or web site URL totalling no more than ten (10) minutes.
Scripts and storyboards should not be supplied, although they may be
optionally presented at interview. Specific requirements for electronic media
and collaborations are outlined on the web site.
Supplementary forms are available from:
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/forms
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
BH020 Bachelor of Design (Honours)
A degree with distinction or higher
in the three-year Bachelor of
Design (Communication Design)
at RMIT or equivalent.
Applicants will be required to present a portfolio* at an interview that
demonstrates proficiency in communication design and particular
understanding of the honours program requirements.
BH052 Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)
(Honours)
Students who achieve a degree
with distinction in the Bachelor
of Arts (Fine Art) at RMIT, or
its equivalent, can apply to
undertake an honours year
program.
400 – 500 word personal statement; Research proposal; portfolio.**
GC045 Graduate Certificate in Art in
Public Space
Minimum of 75% average in the
major discipline of study within
an equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in Fine Art or similar
discipline.
Applicants may be considered for entry if:
» they have a tertiary qualification and considerable professional practice in an
appropriate discipline that clearly demonstrates an ability to undertake the
program, or
» they do not have a relevant academic qualification but they can submit
evidence or experience which clearly demonstrates that they have developed
sufficient knowledge of the field of study to undertake the program.
An equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in a related discipline
with at least one year of relevant
professional or additional
academic experience.
Applicants may be considered for entry if they can submit evidence or
experience which clearly demonstrates that they have developed sufficient
knowledge of the field of study to undertake the program.
An equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in a related discipline.
All applicants must submit:
Coursework programs
GD070 Graduate Diploma in Art in
Public Space
MC079 Master of Arts (Art in Public
Space)
GD028 Graduate Diploma in Arts
Management
MC034 Master of Arts (Arts
Management)
MC142 Master of Creative Media
(Animation and Interactive Media)
» a 400–500 word personal statement (or expression of interest) that is specific
to the chosen discipline specialisation
» a portfolio* of relevance to the discipline consisting of either time-based work
and/or fine art or graphic design, and
» the discipline’s pre-selection task available at
http://its-wu-web.its.rmit.edu.au/aim/SelectionTest.html .
An interview may be required.
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they can demonstrate
equivalent industry experience with some study or experience in the stated
discipline. Requirements listed above must still be met.
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ART AND DESIGN
Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
MC142 Master of Creative Media (Film
and Television Production)
An equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in a related discipline
All applicants must submit:
» a 400–500 word personal statement (or expression of interest) that is specific
to the chosen discipline specialisation
» examples of previous work on DVD or video (your role in any collaborative
production needs to be made clear, so please provide a credit list in English),
and
» an outline of prior production roles either in industry, on personal projects, or
as part of an academic program.
An interview may be required.
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they can demonstrate
equivalent industry experience with some study or experience in the stated
discipline. Requirements listed above must still be met.
MC164 Master of Fashion and Textiles
An equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in a related discipline
Applicants without a relevant undergraduate degree may be considered for
entry if they can demonstrate at least five years of professional experience
within the fashion and textiles industry. Such applicants should submit their
resume and the details of two professional references with their program
application. The School may also request for a portfolio of work to be
submitted. No portfolio is required if the relevant experience is in textile
technology.
Note that successful applicants without a fashion or textiles related
undergraduate degree will be required to complete a five-day Product
Knowledge Workshop in Textiles offered by RMIT’s School of Fashion and
Textiles during the first semester of the study to fulfil required prerequisites for a
number of courses.
MC078 Master of Fine Art
Minimum of 75% average in the
major discipline of study within
an equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in Fine Art or similar
discipline.
A portfolio is required.*
GD071 Graduate Diploma in
Graphic Design
MC128 Master of Design (Graphic
Communication)
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree or similar
qualification in communication
design or another design
discipline.
Applicants may be considered for entry if:
» they have a tertiary qualification and considerable professional practice in an
appropriate discipline that clearly demonstrates an ability to undertake the
program, or
» they do not have a relevant academic qualification but they can submit
evidence or experience which clearly demonstrates that they have developed
sufficient knowledge of the field of study to undertake the program.
Applicants may be considered for entry even if they do not meet the entry
requirements if they can demonstrate extensive relevant professional
experience.
Demonstrate at least three
years of relevant professional
experience.
In some cases a portfolio* may
be required.
* For portfolio details, refer to page 41.
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Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
Research program
All research programs require:
» Research proposal outlining:
– area of research to be undertaken
– research methodology
– literature review, and
– expected outcome/s of research.
» Applicants to identify a suitable RMIT academic supervisor. Research candidatures are subject to the availability of an academic supervisor.
» Portfolio if the applicant is planning on developing their research through project work, or applying for a fine art or design related discipline.
Research applicants should note that, while there are minimum entry requirements for master by research and doctoral programs, preference may be given
to applicants with more than the minimum requirements where there is strong competition for limited places.
Applicants who have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of study sufficient to undertake the program may also be considered for entry into a
research program. Such applicants must provide evidence of their knowledge and experience with their application.
Master by research except the Master
of Arts (Fine Art) and the Master of
Design (Communication Design) by
research.
Minimum 65% average in an equivalent Australian bachelor degree in a related discipline.
MR058 Master of Arts – Fine Art
Minimum 65% average in the final year of an equivalent Australian bachelor degree in a related discipline.
A portfolio is also required.*
MC059 Master of Design –
Communication Design
Minimum 75% average in an equivalent Australian bachelor degree in a related discipline.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Qualification in a related discipline equivalent to one of the following:
» Bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours
» Master by research, or
» Master by coursework that includes a research program component of at least one semester in duration.
A portfolio is also required.*
* For portfolio details, refer to page 41.
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BUSINESS
READY TO LEAD
RMIT’s business programs will enable you to realise
your potential as an effective leader in the unfolding
environment of modern business.
You will get the chance to develop your entrepreneurial
skills, study overseas and be part of a community that
supports innovative thinkers.
Our Business programs incorporate novel program
design, leading technology and deep professional
practice into the educational experiences of our
students. With RMIT’s close partnerships with industry,
you will be engaged with some of industry’s top
business people and will receive knowledge and skills
aligned directly with your specific career path.
‘The Master of Business Information
Technology has an excellent academic team
that provides high quality teaching. Subjects
can be selected according to your personal
interests and career goals.
‘At RMIT I am able to develop my business
technology strategies, building my computing
as well as communication skills. RMIT is
located right in the heart of Melbourne and
is an outstanding leader in building close
relationships with industry.’
GRACIE WANG, CHINA
MASTER OF BUSINESS INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY (MBIT)/MASTER OF COMMERCE
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BUSINESS (HONOURS)
H
BH064
Bachelor of Business (Honours)
CRICOS code: 064712E
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh064
CITY CAMPUS
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) provides
you with the practical and theoretical knowledge
and skills to enable you to become an analytical
practitioner and researcher in your chosen
discipline.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) allows you to
undertake core and elective courses within your
chosen discipline, and complete a substantial
research project (minor thesis of 15 000 words).
For the minor thesis, you can specialise in your
chosen discipline by selecting a current research
project.
Briefly, projects are available in:
» Accounting and corporate governance
» Digital business (e-business and
e-government)
» Information management and knowledge
transfer
» Management and entrepreneurship
» Marketing
» Systems modelling, services science,
resources and logistics
Other projects may be undertaken subject to
approval from the selection officer.
BUSINESS (ECONOMICS AND
FINANCE) (HONOURS)
H
BH039
Bachelor of Business (Economics
and Finance) (Honours)
CRICOS code: 039483K
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh039
CITY CAMPUS
The Bachelor of Business (Economics and
Finance) (Honours) equips talented and
ambitious students with the economic and
financial skills needed to obtain high-level
career paths in government and industry, or to
progress to master or PhD research degrees.
What you will study
There are six specially designed coursework
units and a minor thesis, which is completed in
semester two.
Thesis preparation classes are run in the first
semester to explain the requirements and
structure of a thesis and to introduce you to the
research resources available at RMIT.
Courses include:
» Applied Macroeconomics
» Applied Microeconomics
» Econometric Techniques
» Financial Economics
» Public Sector Economics
» Strategic Asset Allocation
Additional costs
You are encouraged to develop your own thesis
topic and help is provided by lecturers and the
program coordinator.
Expenses other than tuition fees may be
expected in relation to the purchase of
textbooks, fees levied by commercial internet
providers and similar costs.
Students undertaking the Bachelor of Business
(Economics and Finance) (Applied) may apply
for exemption from the work experience
component if they undertake honours.
Career outlook
Supervision
Graduates from the honours degree will be
prepared to conduct effective research in a
business or industry setting or to continue to
masters or PhD level research.
The honours thesis supervisor will normally be a
member of the lecturing staff in RMIT’s School
of Economics, Finance and Marketing, whose
research interests match those of the proposed
thesis topic. The thesis topic must be in the
broad area of economics and finance and be
able to be supervised within the School. There
You may also be interested in…
» Business (Economics and Finance)
(Honours), on this page
Double Master in Business
Add six months full-time to your RMIT
master degree and gain two qualifications.
RMIT University offers combined master
programs to new and existing students.
Usually gained over a minimum of 24 months
full-time, the programs are based on existing
structures – you can undertake a master
program and then transfer one year of credit
towards your second master program.
*Conditions may apply regarding the
choice of electives that can be undertaken.
are approximately 25 members of staff within
the School who are able to supervise honours
students. A list of potential supervisors and their
research interests is made available to you early
in semester one.
You are encouraged to choose your own
supervisor and assistance in this will be provided
by the program coordinator and other lecturers.
Teaching methods
Classes are taught in a combination of lecture,
seminar, tutorial, workshop, studio, practical
and laboratory sessions. Students learn core
information in lectures and readings from
research journals. Students are expected to join
in class discussions.
Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester
and may include examinations, essays/reports,
oral class presentations, group projects,
research projects and practical assignments.
There is a short research thesis.
Additional costs
Expenses other than tuition fees may be
expected in relation to the purchase of
textbooks, fees levied by commercial internet
providers and similar costs.
Career outlook
Past graduates have found employment at the
Reserve Bank of Australia, Goldman Sachs New
York office and JB Were. Others are presently
undertaking further research studies or have
successfully completed a PhD degree.
You may also be interested in…
» Business (Honours), on this page
» Finance, page 49
Options available include:
First Master Program
Second Master Program
(Duration: 1.5 years, except* where a one year duration is possible)
(Duration: 6 months)
Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Commerce
Master of Business (Information Technology)*
Master of Commerce
Master of Finance
Master of Commerce
Master of Business (Logistics Management)
Master of Commerce
Master of Business Administration (MBA)*
Master of Commerce
Master of Business Administration (Executive)
Master of Commerce
Master of Marketing
Master of Commerce
Master of Information Management
Master of Commerce
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/doublemasters
Legend:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 58 – 59. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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BUSINESS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
C
MC088
Master of Business Administration
CRICOS code: 057049A
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc088
What you will study
Expenses other than tuition fees may be
expected in relation to the purchase of
textbooks, fees levied by commercial internet
providers and similar costs.
The Master of Business Administration
(Executive) comprises nine core courses and
three electives (144 credit points).
CITY CAMPUS
Pathway
The Master of Business Administration (MBA)
is a one-year full-time, intensive qualification
designed specifically for today’s graduate and
based on industry requirements. If you are
motivated to progress your career and enhance
your employment opportunities, this MBA
provides the tools necessary for an accelerated
career in management.
Applicants who have completed postgraduate
business or management studies or have
partially completed an MBA at another
institution (with entry criteria similar to the RMIT
MBA) may be accepted with some credits or
exemptions being granted toward the RMIT
University MBA. Credits and exemptions will be
assessed consistent with the principles of RMIT
University’s Recognition of Prior Learning and
Credit Transfer Policy.
RMIT University is recognised for its strong links
to real working life and its responsiveness to
the needs of industry. Together with business
mentoring support, the focus is on solving real
problems and developing practical management
skills that employers will value. RMIT’s MBA
will enhance your international knowledge,
perspective and readiness to work in a global
environment—in large, medium or family
businesses.
What you will study
The following is an example of courses offered
in the degree.
All courses are 12 credit points each unless
otherwise indicated.
» Introduction to Business Management
» Managerial Finance
» Marketing for Managers
» Business and Economic Analysis
» Leadership and Management
» People and Organisations
» Accounting
» Corporate Governance and Regulation
» Strategy
» Applied Industry Practice
» Business Operations
Electives
In addition to the eleven core courses, students
complete one elective course. Students can also
choose an elective from a wide range of courses
offered by other schools within RMIT University.
The elective may be studied in areas such as:
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Leadership
Project Management
Accounting
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Information Technology
Innovation
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Knowledge Management
Finance
Managerial Psychology
Each intake of students will proceed through
the program as a cohort. Each cohort will
commence the program with a course
that introduces many aspects of business
management in the global context and will
exit the program with a capstone course that
draws all of their learning under the concept
of strategic implementation and business
operations.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(EXECUTIVE)
The core courses are designed to provide you
with the necessary foundations for business
management practice. You are required to
commence the program with Business in a
Global Context and conclude with the capstone
course Strategic Business Leadership. While
flexibility with the order of some of the core
courses is permissible, the following order is
strongly recommended:
» Business in a Global Context
» Leading People and Organisations
» Accounting for Business Decisions
» Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law
» Financial Management
» Marketing
» Business Strategy
» Change and Innovation
» Strategic Business Leadership
Electives
In addition to the nine core courses, you will
complete three elective courses.
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MC162
Master of Business Administration
(Executive)
CRICOS code: 058615A
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc162
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The Graduate School of Business and Law offers
electives each semester on a rotational basis.
These may be studied individually or grouped to
form specialisations in areas such as:
» Leadership
» Entrepreneurship
» Innovation
With a focus on solving realistic problems,
RMIT’s Master of Business Administration
(Executive) offers you an opportunity to
complement your on-the-job experience with
integrated and practical learning and to increase
your opportunities for progression in your
chosen career path.
With its strong links into industry, RMIT
University’s Graduate School of Business and
Law (GSBL) has designed this program in
response to the challenges of today’s fastpaced and increasingly complex global business
environment. The program fosters leadership
and strategic thinking with a strong emphasis
on corporate responsibility, governance and
developing the ‘softer’ skills required to be a
successful leader.
The program integrates management theory
with practical management skills and includes
the latest in technology, research and education
concepts. GSBL faculty are in touch with
industry needs and undertake leading research
and consulting.
» Knowledge management
A key feature of the Master of Business
Administration (Executive) is the provision of a
wide range of elective ‘majors’ offered through
other schools at RMIT*. In this way, it offers
considerable flexibility to tailor your studies to
suit your career plans.
Sequences of three electives forming a major
field of study are available in, but not limited to:
» Project Management
» Biotechnology Management
» Manufacturing Management
» Supply Chain Management
» Human Services Management
» Finance
» Economics
» Marketing
» Applied Business Technology
» Communication and Information Technology
Additionally, there are opportunities for overseas
study tours and intensive course deliveries.
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Students with a particular area of interest are
welcome to discuss with the School other
possible study areas which may be available.
» Financing International Business
» International Trade
» Knowledge Management
» Management and E-Commerce
You can also choose to undertake a research
project as part of the elective component of your
program.
* Availability of majors and their constituent courses may
vary from time to time.
Credit transfer from other postgraduate
programs and recognition of other professional
qualifications will be reviewed on a case-by-case
basis, however, applicants should note that
only relevant and recent business postgraduate
qualifications are normally considered for credit
transfer. These must be equivalent to RMIT
University’s MBA (Executive) course content,
structure and credit point values.
The facilitated learning approach uses a variety
of educational methods including weekly
classes, seminars weekend block classes
and five-day intensive courses. Face-to-face
interaction is augmented by online class activity
and discussion.
Assessment
Most assessment tasks require you to analyse
your own practice and that of your organisation,
thus ensuring relevance. Depending on
the courses selected, your progress will be
assessed by a combination of group and
individual assignments and examinations. While
group assignments are an important component
of every course, the focus of the assessment is
weighted towards individual performance.
Additional costs
Expenses other than tuition fees may be
expected in relation to the purchase of
textbooks, fees levied by commercial internet
providers and similar costs.
Advanced standing
Applicants who have completed postgraduate
business or management studies or have
partially completed an MBA at another institution
may be accepted with some credits being
granted for the RMIT Master of Business
Administration (Executive) program.
Applicants with an ICAA, CPA or Chartered
Secretaries or equivalent qualification may be
eligible for three course credits.
Legend:
What you will study
All courses are 12 credit points each unless
otherwise indicated.
Students from a non-IT background should
complete the following stream:
Career outlook
RMIT MBA alumni are leaders in large
corporations, entrepreneurial enterprises,
government and the not-for-profit sector.
Year one
Semester one
Teaching methods
Classes in the Master of Business
Administration (Executive) are designed to
ensure that the learning aspect of the course
is paramount. Classroom discussion draws
strongly from your own experience, assignments
focus on the practical application of new theory
and skills, and you are encouraged to become a
reflective practitioner.
Graduates from this degree are qualified to
undertake challenging positions in business
and government organisations, and to act as
catalysts of change in IT-focused, networked
and digitised organisations.
Global connections
The Master of Business Administration
(Executive) offers a flexible learning experience
in Melbourne and in Vietnam. Additionally, there
are opportunities for overseas study tours and
intensive course deliveries.
» Investigations in Business Information
Technology
» Business Systems Analysis and Design 1
» Business Information Technology
Infrastructure
» Management Information Systems
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Semester two
» Business administration, page 46
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» Business information technology on this page
BUSINESS INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
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Professional Issues, Ethics and Practice
Foundations of Database Development
Business Systems Development
Business Systems Analysis and Design 2
Year two
Graduate Certificate in
Business Information Technology
CRICOS code: 060675D
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc099
Semester one
GD145
Graduate Diploma in
Business Information Technology
CRICOS code: 048890J
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd145
Students from an IT background should
complete the following stream:
MC094
Master of Business Information
Technology
CRICOS code: 002665J (Normal)
057654B (Accelerated)
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc094
» Investigations in Business Information
Technology
» Management of Computing Resources
» Information Technology Strategy
» Knowledge Management
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Semester two
The Master in Business Information Technology
(MBIT) is a cutting-edge postgraduate degree
addressing information and communications
technology applications in business
organisations.
» Professional Issues, Ethics and Practice
» IT Governance and Change Management
» The Information Technology Industry
And
GC099
Supported by leading edge research addressing
emerging IT issues, it prepares you for careers
in IT management, information and knowledge
management and e-business.
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Information Systems Security
IT Project Management
Information Technology Strategy
Business Information Technology Project
Year one
Semester one
Select one of the following courses:
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Advanced Database Systems
Business Intelligence
Business Process Modelling
Enterprise Systems
eProcurement and Supply Chain
Technologies
» IT Project Management
» Usability Analysis
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
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Year two
Semester one
Complete:
» Business Information Technology Project
And
Select three of the following courses:
» Advanced Database Systems
» Business Intelligence
» Business Process Modelling
» Enterprise Systems
» eProcurement and Supply Chain
Technologies
» IT Project Management
» Usability Analysis
Additional costs
Expenses other than tuition fees may be
expected in relation to the purchase of
textbooks, fees levied by commercial internet
providers and similar costs.
Advanced standing
Applicants who have completed postgraduate
study (full or partial) at RMIT or other institutions
may be accepted with some credits or
exemptions being granted towards the MBIT.
Assessment of credits and exemptions will
be consistent with the principles of RMIT
University’s Recognition of Prior Learning and
Credit Transfer Policy.
Career outlook
MBIT graduates work effectively in the public
and private sectors in positions such as: IT
manager or consultant, chief information officer,
e-business and e-procurement manager,
business and systems analyst, database
administrator, IT project manager, web
developer, systems architect and IT contract
manager.
Professional recognition
The Master of Business Information Technology
is accredited with the Australian Computer
Society, the recognised association for
Information and Communications Technology
professionals. For further information on the
ACS, please visit www.acs.org.au .
Global connections
As a program accredited with the Australian
Computer Society (ACS), the program is
recognised internationally through the Seoul
Accord. Signatories to the Seoul Accord, such
as the ACS, respect the status of degrees
accredited by other signatories thereby
providing trans-national recognition of the
Master of Business Information Technology.
You may also be interested in…
COMMERCE
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Accounting
Graduate Certificate of Commerce
CRICOS code: 048771E
Duration: 6 months
» Accounting for Management Decisions
GD140
» Business Background
GC104
Graduate Diploma of Commerce
CRICOS code: 048770F
Duration: 1 year
Business Information Technology
» Advanced Information Retrieval
» Business Intelligence
» Business Process Modelling
MC140
Master of Commerce
CRICOS code: 048769K
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc140
» Business Solutions Using Spreadsheet
Models
» Business Systems Management
» Computerised Accounting Systems
CITY CAMPUS
The Master of Commerce (MCom) enables you
to design your own program of study tailored to
your own career aspirations. You can select an
appropriate set of postgraduate courses from
those offered by RMIT’s College of Business.
The selection depends on you satisfying each
course’s prerequisite entry criteria and is based
on guidance and assistance from academic staff.
» Decision Support Systems
» e-Business Models and Issues
» e-Business Technology
» e-Commerce Development
» eProcurement and Supply Chain
Technologies
» Enterprise Systems
» Globalisation and Business IT
What you will study
» Information Centre Management
The degree comprises 144 credit points—
which generally equals 12 courses, each 12
credit points. At least nine (12 credit point)
courses must come from postgraduate courses
offered by RMIT Business and must include
the compulsory introductory courses. The
compulsory introductory courses that each
Master of Commerce student must complete
are Business and Government in a Global
Context and Professional Business Practice.
These courses provide students with a basis for
understanding contemporary business issues,
and a robust foundation for further Master of
Commerce studies. In addition, students must
undertake a research course worth 12 credit
points. It is possible to choose up to three (12
credit point) postgraduate courses from any
discipline of RMIT University. All courses chosen
must be approved by the Master of Commerce
program coordinator.
» Information Systems Security
Specialist sequences
» Financial Econometrics
A range of postgraduate courses are available
for MCom students within RMIT Business.
Individual elective sequences may be tailored
from courses offered in accounting, business
information technology, economics, finance,
law, logistics, management and marketing.
Students are encouraged to complete at least
one specialist sequence as part of their program
of study. Advice on specialist sequences
may be sought from the MCom program
administrator and program coordinator.
» Financial Statement Analysis
Business postgraduate electives*
» Strategic Supply Chain Management
The following is an example of electives offered
in the degree.
» Supply Chain Principles
» Information Technology Strategy
» IT Governance and Change Management
» IT Project Management
» Knowledge Management
» Management Information Systems
» Management of Computing Resources
» Records Management and Archive
Administration 1
» The Global Network
» Usability Analysis
Economics and Finance
» Corporate Finance
» Corporate Governance and Financial
Strategy
» Economic Analysis for Business
» Econometric Techniques
» Financial Decision Making
» International Finance
» Quantitative Methods in Finance
Logistics Management
» Applied Data Interpretation and Utilisation
» International Logistics
» Logistics Systems
» Managing Supply Contracts
» Reverse Logistics and the Environment
» Risk Analysis and Assessment
» Transport and Physical Distribution
» Business administration, page 46
» Business administration executive, page 46
» Commerce, on this page.
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Marketing
FINANCE
» Consumer Behaviour
MC091
» Marketing Research
Master of Finance
CRICOS code: 002725B
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc091
» Marketing Communications Strategy
CITY CAMPUS
» Marketing Management
The Master of Finance aims to provide you
with the practical and theoretical knowledge
and skills to enable you to become a literate
and analytical practitioner and/or researcher
in finance. The degree offers the following
distinctive features:
» Brand and Product Management
» Interactive Marketing
» Services Marketing and Management
» Strategic Marketing
Additional costs
Expenses other than tuition fees may be
expected in relation to the purchase of
textbooks, fees levied by commercial internet
providers and similar costs.
Advanced standing
Under special circumstances, a number of
exemptions from courses might be awarded
to students with relevant and substantial prior
study in Australia or overseas. If you apply
for exemptions, these will be decided by the
selection officer upon receipt of your application.
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» a basic understanding of the principles of
finance
» an opportunity to undertake research
» a strong emphasis on the use of
econometrics to analyse financial markets
» access to comprehensive financial databases
» workshops and seminars in finance
» an opportunity to use sophisticated software
for option simulations, treasury dealing,
financial engineering and risk management.
Career outlook
What you will study
Graduates of this degree may work in a
variety of fields such as: management,
finance, marketing, logistics and supply chain,
business IT, hospitality, education and health
sectors depending on the major and minor
specialisations that students select during their
Master of Commerce.
The following is an example of courses offered in
the degree. All courses are 12 credit points each
unless otherwise indicated.
Prospective job roles include: project manager,
marketing specialist, business analyst, events
coordinator, logistics manager, business
administrator and a range of jobs in the financial
market such as banking, insurances and
stockbroking.
» Quantitative Methods in Finance
Graduate Certificate
» Corporate Finance
» Money Markets and Fixed Income Securities
» One elective course
Graduate diploma
» International Finance
» Risk Management and Financial Engineering
» Financial Econometrics
Global Connections
International study tours are a unique
opportunity for students to globalise their
learning and teaching via intensive Master
classes around the globe. The Master of
Commerce offers students the opportunity to
study in the USA, Canada, China and Vietnam.
These programs combine academic studies
with cultural, historical and industry visits
that develop the students’ intercultural global
capabilities. The host universities are leaders in
the field of business. For more information on
study tours, please visit
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/studytours
You may also be interested in…
» Business administration, page 46
» Finance, on this page
» Financial Economics
» Public Sector Economics
» Legal Aspects of Company Finance**
» or any business elective course.
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Students must apply to take this course and places
will be allocated on academic merit.
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36 credit points
**Students must take Legal Aspects of Company
Finance if they have not taken a similar course in their
undergraduate studies.
Additional costs
Expenses other than tuition fees may be
expected in relation to the purchase of
textbooks, fees levied by commercial internet
providers and similar costs.
Advanced standing
Students who are full members of CPA Australia
or have completed CFA Level 1 may be eligible
for up to three course exemptions.
Teaching methods
All courses (with the exception of BAFI2081
Risk Management and Financial Engineering,
and BAFI2085 Research Project in Finance) are
presented in regular three-hour classes, together
with some periods of intensive teaching.
Intensive teaching will involve participation in
classes over a maximum of three Saturdays per
course in any semester, although two Saturdays
per course should be regarded as being the
usual expectation. A detailed teaching timetable
will be available at enrolment.
Workshops and seminars
An integral part of the degree is a regular series
of workshops and seminars in finance. Students
are expected to attend regularly.
» One elective course
Risk Management and Financial Engineering is
the exception to the above format.
Master
Summer semester
» Research Project in Finance%# and
one elective course
» Research Issues in Finance and three
elective courses
It is possible to complete Risk Management and
Financial Engineering and Research Project in
Finance during a summer semester (December–
February). This makes it possible to complete
the degree full-time in 12 months.
Electives
Assessment
Students need to meet the prerequisite
requirement before undertaking any elective
courses:
Student progress is assessed by assignments,
class participation, syndicate projects and final
examination.
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» Financial Statement Analysis
» Corporate Governance and Financial
Strategy
» Strategy Asset Allocation
» Funds Management
» Marketing, pages 51 and 56
» Economic Analysis for Business
» Professional accounting, page 52
» Applied Macroeconomics
» Applied Microeconomics
Legend:
» Econometric Techniques
Career outlook
Graduates of this degree may work in the
financial sector or in the treasury/finance
functions of large or small corporations.
Prospective job roles include finance director,
treasurer, banker, stockbroker, financier, working
capital specialist, credit manager, financial
analyst and fund manager.
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
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Professional recognition
What you will study
Professional recognition
Upon successful completion of the Master
of Finance graduates will meet the education
requirements for the Senior Associate (SA Fin) of
FINSIA and can become a Certified Finance and
Treasury Professional (CFTP) of the Finance and
Treasury Association.
The following is an example of courses offered
in the degree.
The Master of Information Management is
accredited by the Australian Library and
Information Association (ALIA). On successful
completion of the master’s program, graduates
are entitled to associate membership of
ALIA. RMIT students are eligible for student
membership.
International study tours are a unique
opportunity to introduce students to an overseas
travel and cultural experience, combined with
studies focusing on various aspects of a region
or area of study. For more information on study
tours, please visit
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/studytours
» Document Management 2*
» Information Centre Management*
» Information Organisation *
» Information Provision*
» Information Provision 2*
» Professional Issues and Practice*
Plus one elective course from the list under
Master.
You may also be interested in…
» Business administration, page 46
» Business administration executive, page 46
Master
Complete four additional courses from the
following:
» Professional accounting, page 52
» Commerce, page 48
» Advanced Information Retrieval
» Electronic Publishing
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» Healthcare Knowledge Management
The Australian Library and Information
Association (ALIA) is the professional
organisation for the Australian library and
information services sector. It seeks to empower
the profession in the development, promotion
and delivery of quality library and information
services to the nation through leadership,
advocacy and mutual support.
www.alia.org.au
The Master of Information Management
is recognised by Records and Information
Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA).
On successful completion of the Master’s
program, graduates are entitled to afflilate
membership of RIMPA. RMIT full-time students
are eligible for student membership.
Master of Information Management
CRICOS code: 068392F
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc179
» Information Project
» Professional Project
Records and Information Management
Professionals Australasia (RIMPA) is the peak
professional association for the records and
information management industry in Australasia.
www.rimpa.com.au
CITY CAMPUS
» Records Management and Archive
Administration 1
Global connections
MC179
Postgraduate study in information management
will provide you with valuable new skills and
understanding. You will be equipped as an
information professional to meet contemporary
IT, information management and organisational
challenges.
Postgraduate study in information management
gives you a mixture of practical and managerial
information skills that will assist in preparing you
for work in information management and related
careers. The challenge for most information
professionals is to manage new information
opportunities using IT solutions, how to assess
options, and how to manage the impact of new
information-based products and services.
Postgraduate study in information management
aims to produce knowledgeable graduates who:
» understand the principles and practices of
information management
» exercise informed judgement to meet the
information needs of their clients
» understand the social and ethical issues
related to information provision
» use appropriate technology in the
development of information services
» are ready to actively participate in the
knowledge economy
» have sufficient practice and experience to
ensure they have appropriate skills.
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Graduate diploma
» Document Management 1*
Global connections
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
All courses are 12 credit points each unless
indicated.
» Knowledge Management
» Recreational Literature
» The Global Network
Students also have the option of completing a
minor thesis. Selection of other courses from the
Master of Business Information Technology can
be arranged subject to approval.
*Core (compulsory) courses
International study tours combine studies with
travel and cultural experiences by providing
opportunities to:
» acquire an appreciation of cross-cultural issues
» critically appreciate and evaluate the
relationship between global and national
organisations and regulations
» gain experiences of how to make culturally
sensitive and ethical judgements
Additional costs
Expenses other than tuition fees may be
expected in relation to the purchase of
textbooks, fees levied by commercial internet
providers and similar costs.
Career outlook
» internationalise your degree and gain credit for
up to two elective course (24 credit points).
For more information on study tours, please visit
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/studytours
You may also be interested in…
RMIT graduates may work as information,
document and records managers, librarians,
archivists, teacher librarians, community
information officers, database specialists,
research and information analysts in private
industry, government and semi-government
bodies, universities, schools and professional
associations. Some operate as independent
information brokers or consultants.
» Business information technology, page 69
» Commerce, page 48
Postgraduate study in information management
can also open the door to careers in electronic
document management with application
in an increasing number of areas such as
litigation support, health and welfare, public
administration and a variety of industry groups.
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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
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MC101
Master of Business
(Logistics Management)
CRICOS code: 012966B
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc101
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The Master of Business (Logistics Management)
provides you with a practical and theoretical
approach to understanding the forces underlying
the functions and operations of logistics and
supply chain management. It offers a broadbased, capability-driven curriculum aimed at
enriching your skills in meeting the challenges
of global and domestic markets in the face
of a rapidly changing business environment.
It places strong emphasis on addressing the
strategic factors of servicing customers through
the activities of dynamic and complex supply
chains. The courses offered blend theories,
methods, and techniques within the context of
logistics and supply chain management, with a
strong accent on bringing theories to bear on
practices.
Our objective is to enable you to conduct a
critical examination of all factors that constitute
a supply chain. In addition to studying
supply chain concepts, you will consider the
relationship of specific logistics operations
to the supply chain, the measurement of
logistics performance, and the management
of operations in a distribution environment. It
is ideally suited to people who have business
or military experience, including management
responsibility for aspects of logistics operations,
supply chain management and systems.
The program is designed for students who
intend to advance their careers in the supply
chain or logistics field, or undertake studies to
change their career path.
What you will study
MARKETING
All courses are 12 credit points each unless
otherwise indicated.
MC103
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» Accounting for Management Decisions
Master of Marketing
CRICOS code: 074353G
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc103
» Applied Data Interpretation and Utilisation
CITY CAMPUS
» Logistics Practice Workshop* or Colloquium
in Contemporary Logistics and Supply Chain
^
Practices
Complete four of the following courses:
The Master of Marketing addresses the need
for high-level expertise in marketing, specifically
for individuals whose career development
and interests are leading into marketing
management. If your position requires an
in-depth appreciation of the role of marketing in
the overall success of the organisation, then you
would benefit from this degree.
» e-Business Supply Chains
You will have opportunities to:
Complete the following six courses:
» Supply Chain Principles
» Logistics Systems
» Strategic Supply Chain Management
» International Logistics
» Reverse Logistics and the Environment
» Managing Supply Contracts
» Marketing Management
» Risk Analysis and Assessment
» Transport and Physical Distribution
Complete the following two courses:
» Practice-based Logistics Research Project 1
» Practice-based Logistics Research Project 2
* For students with less than two years work
experience
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For students with more than two years work
experience
Note: This program is under review. From 2012, some
courses will change or be removed and other courses
introduced. The overall program structure will not change.
Additional costs
Expenses other than tuition fees may be
expected in relation to the purchase of
textbooks, fees levied by commercial internet
providers and similar costs.
You may also be interested in…
» Business administration, page 46
» Business administration executive, page 46
» Commerce, page 48
» increase your knowledge of the marketing
concepts, techniques and issues relevant to
managers
» acquire knowledge and understanding of
the role of marketing and its relationships
with other important functional areas in
management
» develop the ability to apply your expertise
and knowledge to planning, directing,
implementing, monitoring and controlling an
organisation’s marketing effort
» identify personal skills required and improve
personal management competencies
» develop the ability to design and undertake
appropriate research into sophisticated
marketing decision-making situations
» develop an appreciation of the global
potential of an organisation
» expand your range of knowledge and
capabilities by studying non-marketing
courses in the program.
What you will study
The following is an example of courses offered
in the degree.
All courses are 12 credit points each unless
otherwise indicated.
Graduate Certificate
» Marketing Management
» Consumer Behaviour
» Marketing Communication Strategy
» Marketing Research
Graduate Diploma
» Strategic Marketing
» Three marketing elective courses
Master
» Four marketing elective courses
or
» Two marketing elective courses and
two general elective courses
Legend:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
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Marketing electives
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING
» Financial Decision Making
MC083
» International Marketing
» Interactive Marketing
» Services Marketing
» Brand Management
» Special Marketing Topic
» Business to Business Marketing
» Product Innovation
» Practice Based Marketing Research Project
Additional costs
Expenses other than tuition fees may be
expected in relation to the purchase of
textbooks, fees levied by commercial internet
providers and similar costs.
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Master of Professional Accounting
CRICOS code: 035363F
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc083
CITY CAMPUS
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)
provides you with practical and theoretical
knowledge, skills and expertise to enable you
to become a literate and analytical practitioner
in accounting. It is designed for graduates of
non-accounting disciplines who wish to broaden
their career prospects.
Employment opportunities for accountants
are diverse and span a wide range of roles in
diverse settings:
» Reporting to senior management on the
resources of the organisation
» Monitoring the cash flow and financial
resources of the organisation
» Advising business on strategies for increased
profits—providing financial advice
» Preparing financial reports, reconciling
accounts and maintaining registers and
records
» Evaluating business plans
What you will study
» Refining financial systems
The MPA comprises six core courses and six
elective courses. The following is an example of
a typical 12 course program.
» Providing taxation advice
Career outlook
Six core courses
PROPERTY
Program participants come from a very wide
range of backgrounds and industries. During the
program all participants generally maintain either
full or part time employment.
» Introduction to Financial Accounting
The program enhances opportunities to:
» obtain promotion to a more senior position
» be more effective in a marketing role
» Accounting for Corporations
Master of Business (Property)
CRICOS code: 020938F
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc104
» Financial Decision Making
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» Contemporary Accounting Thought
This program provides you with academic and
practical training to be a decision maker and
manager in the diverse property industry.
» Business and Corporations Law
» Management and Cost Accounting
Six elective courses
» contribute more to specific marketing
activities.
» Economic Analysis for Business
Professional recognition
» Quantitative Methods for Accounting
Students who successfully complete the
degree may qualify for membership of the
Australian Marketing Institute and the Market
Research Society of Australia, and will meet the
educational requirements for membership of the
Marketing Association of Australia and
New Zealand.
» Auditing and Assurance Services
Global connections
International study tours are a unique
opportunity to introduce students to an overseas
travel and cultural experience, combined with
studies focusing on various aspects of a region
or area of study. For more information on study
tours, please visit
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/studytours
You may also be interested in…
» Taxation Law and Practice
» Strategic Info Systems and Accounting
» General Elective
Additional cost
Expenses other than tuition fees may be
expected in relation to the purchase of
textbooks, fees levied by commercial internet
providers and similar costs.
Advanced standing
In general, credit for prior undergraduate
study is not granted in the MPA. In particular
circumstances substitute masters courses
may be granted for a stream of specific prior
undergraduate study which is deemed by the
program coordinator to be equivalent in content to
postgraduate courses studied in the MPA degree.
» Business administration, page 46
» Business administration executive, page 46
» Commerce, page 48
» Running a small business.
Career outlook
Graduates may gain employment in various
sectors including:
» public accounting practice, supporting staff
teams in areas such as auditing, taxation,
management consulting, business services
and receivership
C
MC104
The increasingly complex nature of the property
industry has required practitioners to specialise.
To meet this need for increasing specialisation
this program provides you with the opportunities
to broaden or develop your knowledge and skills
in the property area.
The property industry is becoming more
sophisticated in its approach to investment
decision-making and needs staff with
appropriate skills.
The content and direction of this program
makes it unique in Australia.
This program provides you with advanced
theoretical and professional training in real
estate investment decision-making through the
presentation of:
» specialist technical skills for the real estate
development and investment industries
» the provision of a facility for interaction
between students from diverse property
backgrounds who are employed in real
estate development and investment in the
public or private sector
» a flexible learning format which allows the
program to evolve in response to changing
industry requirements.
» commercial and government organisations
in roles such as treasury, internal audit,
strategic business planning, financial
reporting and management accounting.
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What you will study
Pathways
What you will study
Semester one
Candidates for the master program who have
completed the Graduate Diploma in Property,
Graduate Diploma in Property Management
or Graduate Diploma in Valuations articulate
directly into the master program.
The Master consists of 144 credit points. This
incorporates the graduate diploma (96 credit
points). The following is an example of courses
offered.
Credit points
» Development Decisions
12
» Investment Evaluation Techniques
for Real Estate
12
» Valuation Techniques and
Property Analysis
12
» Building Systems*
12
or
12
**Only available to students who have a building/
construction background
Semester two
» Industry Studies
» Real Estate Law
12
12
» Research Methods and Philosophy
12
» One elective course
12
Semester three
» Property Feasibility
12
» Three elective courses
36
or
» Major Research Project
24
» One elective course
12
Elective courses
» Facilities Management 1
12
» Introduction to Project Management
12
» Managing Project Teams
12
» Minor Research Project
12
» Major Research Project
24
» Property Management
12
» Real Estate Economics Studies
12
Valuation sequence
Students may choose to undertake this
elective sequence in valuation in order to meet
postgraduate qualification requirements for
membership of the Australian Property Institute
with Certified Practising Valuer status:
» Valuation for Statutory Purposes
12
» Valuation of Rural Property
12
» Valuation of Specialist Property
12
» Valuation Practice
12
Other postgraduate courses may be approved
as electives by the program director.
Career outlook
Graduates from the property postgraduate
programs are employed in a wide range of
activities relating to property investment and
property development.
Legend:
C
GD111
*Compulsory for students without a
building/construction background
» One elective course**
STATISTICS (BUSINESS)
Year one
Graduate Diploma in Statistics
(Business)*
CRICOS code: 038973M
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd111
MC122
Master of Statistics (Business)*
CRICOS code: 038979E
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc122
Credit points
» Decision analysis
12
» Introduction to Statistical Inferences
12
Select 48 credit points
» Corporate Finance
12
» Quantitative Methods in Finance
12
» Money Markets and Fixed Income
Securities
12
» Financial Econometric Techniques
12
» Econometric Techniques
12
» Risk Management and
Financial Engineering
12
» Globalisation
12
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» Systems Analysis
12
The statistics (business) programs put into
context statistical concepts for the business
world. The degrees are offered jointly by
specialists from RMIT Business and specialist
statisticians from the School of Mathematical
and Geospatial Sciences. The Master aims to
provide opportunities for study specialisations in
the areas of finance, business IT, and marketing.
These specialisations are optional, and will be
based on your area of interest in a particular
specialisation.
» Business Information Systems
12
» E-Models and Issues
12
» Decision Supports Systems
12
» Business Solutions Using
Spreadsheet Models
12
The program also provides opportunities for you
to further your understanding in the modelling of
economic phenomena, ensuring you are able to
contribute to applied research and development
in industry, commerce and research.
» Business to Business Marketing
12
» Product Innovation
12
*This program is under review and may undergo a
title change.
You will have the opportunity to take courses
offered not only by RMIT, but also by La
Trobe University and Monash University under
the auspices of the Key Centre of Statistical
Sciences.
The programs are offered through a combination
of lectures, tutorials and computer laboratory
classes. Classes are held at least twice a week
(often in the evening) over a two-hour period.
Learning experiences outside formal tuition
are enhanced by assignments and projects
creating a high level of flexibility in both the
learning approach and modes of assessment.
For example, because of the business focus
of the degrees, in some project work you will
independently use the internet to engage the
history and philosophy of management science
and the globalisation of the current business
environment.
» Business Intelligence
12
» Marketing Management
12
» Consumer Behaviour
12
» Interactive Marketing
12
» Services Marketing
12
» Accounting for Management Decisions
12
» Financial Decision Making
12
» Economic Analysis for Business
12
» The Global Network
12
» Legal Aspects of Company Finance
12
Select 24 credit points
» Consulting and Applied Statistics
12
» Game Theory and its applications
12
» Methods and Models of Operations
Research
12
» Regression Models in Econometrics
12
» Analysis of Categorical Data
12
» Simulation
12
» Questionnaire and Research Design
12
» Advanced Biostatistics
12
» System Dynamics
12
» Analysis of Large Data Sets
12
» Biostatistics
12
» Linear Models and Design of Experiments 12
» Data Preparation for Analytics
12
» Forecasting
12
» Introduction to Statistical Computing
12
» Mathematics of Option Pricing
12
» Multivariate analysis
12
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 58 – 59. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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» Probability and Optimisation Model
in Finance
12
» Probability for Inference
12
» Analysis of Categorical Data
12
» Regression Analysis
12
STATISTICS AND
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
C
» Statistical Inference
12
» GIS Fundamentals
12
Graduate Diploma in Statistics and
Operations Research
CRICOS code: 015629F
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd120
» Stochastic Processes and Applications
12
MC004
» Theory of Statistics
12
» Time Series Analysis
12
Master of Applied Science (Statistics
and Operations Research)
CRICOS code: 001534F
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc004
» Consulting courses
24
CITY CAMPUS
» Minor thesis
24
The statistics and operations research programs
are designed for students who want to further
their knowledge of statistical methodology. They
provide a theoretical foundation combined with
practical applications of current techniques
employed by practising engineers, scientists
and other professionals in industry, research,
teaching and business.
Year two
Note: not every course in above list will be offered
every year.
Additional costs
Expenses other than tuition fees may be
expected in relation to the purchase of
textbooks, fees levied by commercial internet
providers and similar costs.
Career outlook
The programs have a student-focused approach
encouraging high skill levels in the use of
contemporary statistical software, accompanied
by an in-depth understanding of the statistical
processes involved and how these processes
impact in a variety of business environments.
Graduates of the programs are highly sought after
and are equipped to work in a variety of business,
commercial and governmental enterprises.
Professional recognition
Graduates will be eligible for membership of The
Australian Statistical Society and The Australian
Society of Operations Research.
Pathways
Candidates can choose to exit the master
program with a Graduate Diploma in Statistics
(Business) after fulfilling all the requirements for
that program.
Conversely, a student who has completed the
Graduate Diploma in Statistics (Business) may
apply for entry into the Master of Statistics
(Business) and be exempted from year one of
this program.
GD120
The master aims to provide opportunities for
study specialisations in the areas of operations
research, environmental modelling, biostatistics,
surveys and sampling, and sports technology.
These specialisations will be optional for
students, and completion of a specialisation
will not change the title of the award but will
increase synergy of elective courses undertaken
by students with interests in a particular
specialisation.
The program also provides opportunities for you
to further your understanding in the modelling of
economic phenomena, ensuring you are able to
contribute to applied research and development
in industry, commerce and research.
You will have the opportunity to take courses
offered not only by RMIT, but also by La
Trobe University and Monash University under
the auspices of the Key Centre of Statistical
Sciences.
The master consists of 192 credit points. This
incorporates the graduate diploma (96 credit
points). The following is an example of courses
offered.
Credit points
Select 96 credit points from List one
Additional courses to be completed for the
masters
» Consulting courses
» Master Thesis
Select 48 credit points from List one
24
24
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Introduction to Statistical Inference
Introduction to Statistical Computing
Decision Analysis
Simulation
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Note: not every course in List one will be offered
every year.
Career outlook
The programs have a student-focused approach
aimed at developing skill levels in the use of
statistics and operations research in solving real
problems in industry, research and the business
environments.
Graduates of the programs are highly sought
after and are equipped to work in a variety
of scientific, commercial and governmental
enterprises.
Professional recognition
On completion, graduates will be eligible
to become a member of the following
organisations: Australian Statistical Society,
Australian Society for Operations Research and
the American Statistical Association.
Pathways
List one
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
Questionnaire and Research Design
Advanced Biostatistics
System Dynamics
Linear Models and Designs of
Experiments
Data Preparation for Analytics
Analysis of Large Data Sets
Mathematics of Option Pricing
Analysis of Categorical Data
Biostatistics
Probability for Inference
Design and Analysis of Experiments
Forecasting
Multivariate Analysis Techniques
Regression Analysis
Statistical Inference
Statistics of Quality Control and
Performance Analysis
Stochastic Processes and Applicatiion
Time Series Analysis
Game Theory and its Applications
Theory of Statistics
Methods and Models of Operations
Research
Regression Models in Econometrics
Probability and Optimisation Model in
Finance
GIS Fundamentals
This is achieved with the use of contemporary
statistical software accompanied by an in-depth
understanding of the statistical processes
involved and how these processes impact in a
variety of environments.
What you will study
Graduate Diploma
»
»
»
»
12
12
12
12
Candidates can choose to exit the Master
program with Graduate Diploma – GD120 after
fulfilling all the requirements for that program.
Conversely, a student who has completed
GD120 may apply for entry into MC004 and be
exempted from Year one of this program.
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ACCOUNTING
R
MR072
Master of Business – Accountancy
CRICOS code: 002724C
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr072
DR075
Doctor of Philosophy (Accountancy)
CRICOS code: 065710K
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr075
The research for a Master of Business must be
undertaken competently and must demonstrate
a thorough understanding of, and result in a
discernible contribution to, the relevant field of
study. The Doctor of Philosophy requires a more
substantial and rigorous research project.
The broad research specialisations covered
by accounting include accounting education,
auditing, financial accounting, social and
environmental accountability and reporting, and
corporate governance. As part of the Master of
Business and the Doctor of Philosophy, you are
normally required to complete a one semester
Business Research Methods course.
The research for a Master of Business must be
undertaken competently and must demonstrate
a thorough understanding of, and result in a
discernible contribution to, the relevant field of
study. The Doctor of Philosophy requires a more
substantial and rigorous research project.
Additional costs
Expenses other than tuition fees may
be expected in relation to the purchase
of textbooks, fees levied by commercial
internet providers, data collection conference
attendance, editing and similar costs.
ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
Expenses other than tuition fees may
be expected in relation to the purchase
of textbooks, fees levied by commercial
internet providers, data collection conference
attendance, editing and similar costs.
Master of Business –
Economics and Finance
CRICOS code: 002724C
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr075
Career outlook
Graduates are currently employed in academia,
government, business, industry and non
government organisations. Researchers have an
opportunity to make a difference through their
research and publications.
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM
R
MR076
Master of Business –
Business Information Systems
CRICOS code: 002724C
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr076
DR077
Doctor of Philosophy
(Business Information Systems)
CRICOS code: 065715E
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr077
CITY CAMPUS
Graduates are currently employed in academia,
government, business, industry and non
government organisations. Researchers have an
opportunity to make a difference through their
research and publications.
The major areas of research interest in business
IT are digital economy, IT policy, e-health, mobile
technologies, social networking technologies,
human – computer interaction, green IT,
systems evaluation and modelling, knowledge
management and supply chain and logistics
research. RMIT’s College of Business has
an interest in human – computer interaction
(HCI) and in various aspects of information
management.
R
MR081
Master of Business – Business
CRICOS code: 002724C
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr081
DR076
Doctor of Philosophy (Business)
CRICOS code: 065719A
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr076
CITY CAMPUS
Applications are welcomed from graduates
with a research interest in a range of aspects of
business management, in particular: business
ethics, business modelling, business strategy,
leadership, organisational change, innovation,
computer law and entrepreneurship.
As part of the Master of Business and the
Doctor of Philosophy, you are normally required
to complete a one semester Business Research
Methods course.
As part of the Master of Business and Doctor
of Philosophy, you are normally required to
complete a one-semester Business Research
Methods course.
The research for a Master of Business must be
undertaken competently and must demonstrate
a thorough understanding of, and result in a
discernible contribution to, the relevant field of
study. The Doctor of Philosophy requires a more
substantial and rigorous research project.
Additional costs
Expenses other than tuition fees may
be expected in relation to the purchase
of textbooks, fees levied by commercial
internet providers, data collection conference
attendance, editing and similar costs.
R
MR075
Career outlook
Legend:
Graduates are currently employed in academia,
government, business, industry and non
government organisations. Researchers have an
opportunity to make a difference through their
research and publications.
Additional costs
CITY CAMPUS
BUSINESS
Career outlook
DR078
Doctor of Philosophy
(Economics and Finance)
CRICOS code: 065715E
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr078
CITY CAMPUS
Broad research specialisations covering
economics and finance include
microeconomics, macroeconomics,
econometrics, finance, capital markets and
financial institutions, financial instruments,
international monetary economics and industrial
economics.
As part of the Master of Business and Doctor
of Philosophy, you are normally required to
complete a one-semester Business Research
Methods course.
The research for a Master of Business must be
undertaken competently and must demonstrate
a thorough understanding of, and result in a
discernible contribution to, the relevant field of
study. The Doctor of Philosophy requires a more
substantial and rigorous research project.
Entrance requirements
Refer to page 58 for all general entrance
requirements for business research programs.
In addition, it is expected that you will have
completed an undergraduate degree in a
business-related discipline with a strong
economics and/or finance focus. PhD students
must demonstrate research capability and
experience. Students lacking this may apply for
the Master of Business.
Extra requirements
Students need to include a well developed
research proposal with their application. This
must demonstrate they have read academic
literature in the area, have clear research
questions and a methodology for their solution.
Additional costs
Expenses other than tuition fees may
be expected in relation to the purchase
of textbooks, fees levied by commercial
internet providers, data collection conference
attendance, editing and similar costs.
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 58 – 59. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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Career outlook
Additional costs
Graduates are currently employed in academia,
government, business, industry and non
government organisations. Researchers have an
opportunity to make a difference through their
research and publications.
Expenses other than tuition fees may
be expected in relation to the purchase
of textbooks, fees levied by commercial
internet providers, data collection conference
attendance, editing and similar costs.
You may also be interested in…
Career outlook
» Economics and finance, page 55
Graduates are currently employed in academia,
government, business, industry and non
government organisations. Researchers have an
opportunity to make a difference through their
research and publications.
MARKETING
R
MR078
Master of Business – Marketing
CRICOS code: 002724C
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr078
DR081
» Finance, page 49
LOGISTICS
R
MR079
Master of Business – Logistics
CRICOS code: 002724C
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr079
DR079
Doctor of Philosophy (Logistics)
CRICOS code: 065718B
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr079
CITY CAMPUS
Broad research specialisations include
complexity and supply chain risk, e-supply chain
solution and collaboration, freight logistics and
warehousing, global supply chain design and
optimisation, lean logistics, lean six-sigma and
quality management, port management and
maritime logistics, retail logistics and supply
chain simulation, reverse logistics and green
supply chain, strategic procurement and lowcost country sourcing, tourism and humanitarian
logistics and transport planning and spatial
modelling.
PhD and master by research degrees aim
to foster knowledge and skills in graduates,
equipping them to undertake independent
research; to provide students with an
opportunity to pursue a topic of interest; and to
develop concepts and to test theories, thereby
making a significant contribution to knowledge.
As part of the Master of Business and the
Doctor of Philosophy, you are normally required
to complete a one semester Business Research
Methods course.
The research for a Master of Business must be
undertaken competently and must demonstrate
a thorough understanding of, and result in a
discernible contribution to, the relevant field of
study. The Doctor of Philosophy requires a more
substantial and rigorous research project.
MANAGEMENT
R
MR073
Master of Business – Management
CRICOS code: 002724C
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr073
DR080
Doctor of Philosophy (Management)
CRICOS code: 065713G
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr080
CITY CAMPUS
Applications are welcome from graduates
with a research interest in a range of aspects
of business management, in particular
employment relations, entrepreneurship and
innovation, international business, governance
and public sector management, environmental
management, cross-cultural management, and
organisational behaviour and theory.
As part of the Master of Business and the
Doctor of Philosophy, you are normally required
to complete a one semester Business Research
Methods course.
The research for a Master of Business must be
undertaken competently and must demonstrate
a thorough understanding of, and result in a
discernible contribution to, the relevant field of
study. The Doctor of Philosophy requires a more
substantial and rigorous research project.
Additional costs
Expenses other than tuition fees may
be expected in relation to the purchase
of textbooks, fees levied by commercial
internet providers, data collection conference
attendance, editing and similar costs.
Doctor of Philosophy (Marketing)
CRICOS code: 065716D
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr081
CITY CAMPUS
Specialisations available: branding,
product innovation, social marketing,
electronic marketing, services marketing,
macro marketing, integrated marketing
communications, sponsorship, business-to
business marketing, consumer behaviour,
customer behaviour, buyer behaviour, word of
mouth, customer relationship management and
service quality.
The principal aims of the PhD and master by
research degrees are to foster knowledge and
skills in graduates, equipping them to undertake
independent research; to provide students with
an opportunity to pursue a topic of interest;
and to develop concepts and to test theories,
thereby making a significant contribution to
knowledge.
As part of the Master of Business and the
Doctor of Philosophy, you are normally required
to complete a one semester Business Research
Methods course.
The research for a Master of Business must be
undertaken competently and must demonstrate
a thorough understanding of, and result in a
discernible contribution to, the relevant field of
study. The Doctor of Philosophy requires a more
substantial and rigorous research project.
Entrance requirements
Please refer to the general entrance
requirements outlined on page 58. In addition,
it is expected that you will have completed an
undergraduate degree in a business-related
discipline with a strong marketing management
focus. PhD students must demonstrate research
capability and experience. Students lacking this
may apply for the Master of Business.
Career outlook
Graduates are currently employed in academia,
government, business, industry and non
government organisations. Researchers have an
opportunity to make a difference through their
research and publications.
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Extra requirements
Students need to include a well developed
research proposal with their application. This
must demonstrate they have read academic
literature in the area, have clear research
questions and a methodology for their solution.
Additional costs
Expenses other than tuition fees may
be expected in relation to the purchase
of textbooks, fees levied by commercial
internet providers, data collection conference
attendance, editing and similar costs.
Career outlook
Graduates are currently employed in academia,
government, business, industry and nongovernment organisations. Researchers have an
opportunity to make a difference through their
research and publications.
You may also be interested in…
» Business, page 55
» Marketing, page 51
STATISTICS AND
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
R
MR003
Master of Applied Science –
Statistics and Operations Research
CRICOS code: 030993E
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr003
DR104
Doctor of Philosophy
(Statistics and Operations Research)
CRICOS code: 065727A
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr104
CITY CAMPUS
The Statistics and Operations Research
program covers a wide range of areas including
survival data analysis, multivariate statistics,
exploratory data analysis, financial mathematics,
game theory, fuzzy sets and simulation of
real systems, time series, sequential analysis,
software reliability, statistical quality control and
stochastic modelling.
The program is designed to further develop your
analytical and problem solving skills. You will
be able to undertake and complete an original
research project under the supervision of our
experts in related fields.
The program will enable you to review literature,
develop research questions, critically analyse
data, design methodology and techniques and
independently carry out research in the career of
your choice.
What you will study
All research students are required to complete
the Research Methods Course, the mode of
delivery for which is face-to-face.
Career outlook
After successful completion of this program you
will be able to undertake an academic career, a
research career or career in various industries
nationally and internationally.
Statistics and Operations Research PhD and
masters by research graduates are highly
sought after in various state and central
government departments, banks and financial
sectors and various multinational organisations.
Legend:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 58 – 59. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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Minimum requirements
English proficiency requirement
Academic and other requirements
» Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band 6.5 with no individual band
below 6.0
Alternative entry schemes are available where stated for applicants
who do not meet the published minimum entry requirements. If you are
applying for alternative entry into a program based on your previous
experience, you must submit a full personal curriculum vitae (CV) and a
personal statement. In some instances, an interview may be required to
determine the applicant’s suitability for the program.
» TOEFL (Paper Based) 580 (TWE 4.5)
» TOEFL (Internet Based Test – IBT) Overall score of 92 with a minimum
of 20 in all sections, or
» successful completion of REW Advanced Plus program.
Program name
Note that entry requirements are indicative minimum requirements only.
The submission of an application to RMIT does not guarantee the offer
of a place in the program.
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
An equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in any discipline.
—
MC088 Master of Business Administration
Minimum 65% average or GPA 2.5
in an equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in any discipline.
Applicants with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.5 may be considered for
entry if they can demonstrate other capabilities, for example, work
experience.
MC162 Master of Business Administration
(Executive)
Minimum 65% average in an
equivalent Australian bachelor degree
in any discipline, with at least four
years work experience in a managerial
position after the completion of the
undergraduate degree.
Applicants may be considered for entry if they can demonstrate
at least eight to 10 years of business experience with at least five
years in a management role.
MC094 Master of Business (Information
Technology)
An equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in any discipline.
Students without a relevant degree in ICT will complete a series of
foundation courses.
Coursework programs
GC104 Graduate Certificate of Commerce
GD190 Graduate Diploma of Commerce
MC140 Master of Commerce
At the discretion of the Head of School, a limited number of mature
age applicants with work experience may be admitted without
previous tertiary qualifications. Such applicants should provide a
CV and personal statement with their application.
MC101 Master of Business (Logistics
Management)
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An equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in a related discipline, for
example, logistics and supply chain,
transport, business management,
engineering and science, economics,
or planning or geography.
Admission to the program is on a competitive basis. Applicants will
be evaluated against a number of criteria, including performance in
previous studies and years of relevant work experience.
MC091 Master of Finance
Minimum 65% average in an
equivalent Australian bachelor degree
in a business discipline or a discipline
that includes quantitative subjects, for
example, engineering, mathematics, or
information technology.
Applicants are expected to have above average computer
skills. Applicants who are full members of CPA Australia or have
completed CFA Level 1 accreditation may be eligible for up to three
course exemptions in the program.
MC179 Master of Information Management
An equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in any discipline.
The program includes a compulsory work experience component
that is equivalent to three weeks of full-time work. This can be
taken midyear or at the end of the year. Students with appropriate
experience may seek an exemption from this placement.
MC103 Master of Marketing
An equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in any discipline with at
least one year of practical business
experience in a business or marketing
related environment on completion of
the undergraduate degree.
An interview may be conducted as part of the selection process.
Alternative entry is available for:
» Defence personnel above the rank of Captain with five years
logistics operations management experience.
» Applicants holding a management position with more than
10 years business/military experience, including management
responsibility for an aspect of logistics operations and systems.
Some form of management education is preferred.
Alternative entry may be available for applicants who can
demonstrate previous study, relevant professional work experience
of at least eight years in duration, and their capacity to successfully
undertake the program.
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Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
MC083 Master of Professional Accounting
Minimum 65% average in an
equivalent Australian bachelor degree
in a related discipline. Applicants
with undergraduate studies in the
Accounting discipline will not be
considered for entry.
Alternative entry may be possible for applicants who do not meet
the minimum average score in their undergraduate studies if:
MC104 Master of Business (Property)
GD111 Graduate Diploma in Statistics
(Business)
MC122 Master of Statistics (Business)
GD120 Graduate Diploma in Statistics and
Operation Research
MC004 Master of Applied Science (Statistics
and Operations Research)
An equivalent Australian bachelor
degree.
» they have significant relevant work experience
» they can demonstrate exceptional circumstances experienced
during their study for the bachelor degree, and/or
» they have completed other postgraduate study.
Alternative entry is available for:
» membership of a recognised professional real estate body, or
» significant industry experience, and
» the ability to satisfy an interview panel that you will benefit from
the program.
Applicants are expected to have some years of related work
experience.
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in any discipline
with a minimum of 65% achieved
in a mathematics course/subject or
equivalent.
No alternative entry available.
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in any discipline
with a minimum of 65% achieved
in a mathematics course/subject or
equivalent.
No alternative entry available.
Research programs
All research programs require:
» Research proposal outlining:
– area of research to be undertaken
– research methodology
– literature review, and
– expected outcome/s of research.
» Applicants to identify a suitable RMIT academic supervisor. Research candidatures are subject to the availability of an academic supervisor.
Research applicants should note that, while there are minimum entry requirements for master by research and doctoral programs, preference may be given to
applicants with more than the minimum requirements where there is strong competition for limited places.
Applicants who have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of study sufficient to undertake the program may also be considered for entry into a
research program.
Master by research except the
Master of Business (Logistics)
Minimum 65% average in an
equivalent Australian bachelor degree
in a related discipline.
The Master of Business (Logistics) requires applicants to have
achieved a minimum of 65% average in the final year of their
undergraduate studies.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Qualification in a related discipline equivalent to one of the following:
» Bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours
» Master by research, or
» Master by coursework that includes a research program component of at least one semester in duration.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
MAKE A
DIFFERENCE IN
THE WORLD
You will be inspired to engage with the world
academically, culturally and professionally while
studying alongside some of the top scholars and
practising professionals in community services and
social sciences.
The highly specialised research and coursework
programs will introduce you to compelling
issues such as globalisation, social change and
international development.
You will develop solutions on a conceptual and
practical level and be equipped with the skills and
understanding needed to make a true difference in
the world.
‘It is the quality of RMIT teaching that
distinguishes it from other universities.
RMIT has highly professional lecturing staff
who ensure good learning standards but are
approachable and helpful.
‘My study is providing me with the theoretical
frameworks and real life translation experience
to be a highly competent and ethical
translator with the ability to work at a very
advanced level when I graduate.’
CANER OZDEMIR, TURKEY
MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
(TRANSLATING AND INTERPRETING)
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ADMINISTRATION
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
H
BH060
Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice
Administration) (Honours)
CRICOS code: 055811K
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh060
CITY CAMPUS
RMIT’s Criminal Justice Administration
(CJA) honours program builds on students’
capabilities acquired through study at degree
level and expands a sense of professional
identity by providing additional learning horizons
and exposure to a fuller range of professional
and research practice. The program ensures
students operate within a variety of professional
environments within criminal justice, enabling
them to subsequently add value to organisations
and improve practice on the basis of their skills
and knowledge.
What you will study
Program structure includes: research strategies,
advanced justice theory and application, elective
(several electives that are offered fully online
allow students the flexibility for distance learning),
thesis preparation, honours thesis one and
honours thesis two. Please note that the last three
subjects/courses are all related to the work and
the completion of the thesis.
H
BH049
Bachelor of Arts (International
Studies) (Honours)
CRICOS code: 049567A
Duration: 1 year
Graduate Certificate in Applied
Human Rights
CRICOS code: 063579B
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc139
GD170
CITY CAMPUS
Honours has traditionally been the pathway to a
research career through a postgraduate research
thesis or directly to professional research
outside the education sector. The honours
year both supplements and distinguishes the
undergraduate experience by ‘bringing it all
together’ at a more advanced level of analysis
and insight. The international studies honours
program is designed for students who wish to
develop the skills of independent researchers,
cultural innovators and critically reflective leaders
in government, business, international aid and
development, and international education.
What you will study
The honours program is primarily completed
through the design, research and writing of a
scholarly thesis (or in some cases its project
equivalent) supplemented with coursework that
provides a firmer grounding in the field and in
broader research methods.
Full-time students will usually enrol in 48 credit
points each semester.
Credit points
Pathways
» Nationalism to Globalism
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The CJA honours program continues to provide
an essential pathway for further postgraduate
study and research and in particular, provides an
essential pathway for graduates of the Bachelor of
Arts (Criminal Justice Administration) who wish to
pursue doctoral studies.
» Thesis Preparation
12
» Research Strategies
12
» Thesis A
12
» Elective
12
Career outlook
» Thesis B
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Graduates are currently employed in senior
positions in the criminal justice sector or are
undertaking doctoral studies..
Advanced standing
Professional recognition
The CJA honours program has worked in
consultation with the Program Advisory Committee
and the Honours Director’s Learning and
Teaching Sub-committee to keep abreast of new
developments and ensure program relevance.
You may also be interested in…
» Criminal justice administration, page 62
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C
GC139
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh049
First semester:
APPLIED HUMAN RIGHTS
Second semester:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit
transfer are ways that RMIT recognises applicants’
skills and knowledge gained through formal and
informal education and training, work experience,
and/or life experience (including volunteer work,
committee responsibilities, family duties, hobbies).
Career outlook
Graduates are currently employed in senior
positions throughout the world in a wide range
of institutions that have an international and
crosscultural focus. Graduates have also founded
their own non-government organisations and
development projects. Graduates are employed
in such fields as foreign embassies and
consulates, the Department of Foreign Affairs
and Trade, international affairs publications, and
human rights and fair trade non-government
organisations. Opportunities for positions
requiring international knowledge and skills are
increasing and have created a need for graduates
who are highly skilled, interculturally attuned and
able to think and act globally/locally, as well as
being bilingual.
Graduate Diploma in Applied Human
Rights
CRICOS code: 063578C
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd170
CITY CAMPUS
The graduate diploma and graduate certificate
explore what it means to build a culture and
practice of human rights, and how to apply a
human rights framework in professional life. The
program will assist you to develop and test tools
and approaches, and to understand the steps
necessary to bring about changes in practice,
behaviour and structures. You will integrate
learning directly into the work you are doing. The
development of these postgraduate programs
has been informed by the strong partnerships
the Australian Centre for Human Rights
Education has developed with key government
and non-government agencies. The programs
are designed for professional development,
academic interest and for entry into the rapidly
expanding human rights field. The area of
human rights is inherently interesting due to
its multifaceted nature and multidisciplinary
approach to solving many contemporary
problems. There is a high demand for graduates
of this program, so students may be motivated
by a desire to improve human rights in their
existing professional environments, or to move
into a more exciting and challenging career in
the human rights field, or a combination of both.
What you will study
The Graduate Diploma in Applied Human Rights
consists of 96 credit points, which comprises
six core courses and a choice of two elective
courses. It incorporates an exit point at the
graduate certificate level.
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Human
Rights consists of three core courses and one
elective course.
Graduate certificate
Credit points
» Three core courses
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» One elective course
12
Additional courses to be completed for the
graduate diploma
» Three core courses
36
» One elective course
12
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
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Core courses
» Advocacy and Action: The Victorian
Charter of Human Rights
12
» Education for Human Rights
12
» Ethics, Practice and Applied
Human Rights
12
» Human Rights as Applied
» Communication
12
» Introduction to Applied Human Rights
12
» Transforming Organisations and
Applied Human Rights 1
12
Elective
» Applied Human Rights and Disability
12
» Applied Human Rights and Indigenous
Peoples
12
» Human Rights Campaign Studio
12
» Transforming Organisations and Applied
Human Rights 2
12
Not all courses are available each semester.
Many electives are offered in alternate years to
provide students with greater choice.
Career outlook
Career opportunities may be found in local
councils, social planning, Commonwealth and
state government departments, policy agencies,
advocacy organisations, international and local
consulting firms, the community, education or
health sectors, business and industry. As many
of our students already work in these fields, the
course provides a great network of opportunities
to develop professionally through shared
knowledge and to find suitable employment
upon, or even before, graduating. Whether you
work in government, advocacy, the not-for-profit
or business sector, these flexibly delivered and
practically grounded programs will equip you to
effectively apply a human rights framework in
professional life.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ADMINISTRATION
C
GD137
Graduate Diploma in
Criminal Justice Administration
CRICOS code: 068688A
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd137
Master by coursework
You will develop and strengthen skills
in research, leadership, management,
organisational change, and policy development,
and engage in critical analysis of contemporary
issues in criminal justice.
The program includes a range of electives
that will allow you to develop an area of
specialisation such as customs and border
security, security and criminal intelligence, crime
prevention, youth justice systems, criminal law,
terrorism and society, and forensic studies.
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» Two elective courses
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Master by minor thesis
» Masters Thesis A
12
» Masters Thesis B
12
» Masters Thesis C
12
» One elective course
12
Students who intend to complete the master by
minor thesis must select Research Strategies from
the elective pool at graduate certificate entry.
Elective courses
Some elective courses are offered in online mode
or dual mode delivery – face-to-face and online.
» Case Management Practice
» Contemporary Sentencing
» Contemporary Social and Political Theory
This program will provide managers or entry
level employees in the fields of justice, policing,
customs, corrections and the courts with the
opportunity to enhance their careers through
a mix of criminology, law and management,
and will also benefit students who have
backgrounds in diverse areas who wish to work
at senior levels in the field of criminal justice
administration.
» Terrorism and Society
What you will study
The Master of Social Science (Criminal
Justice Administration) can be completed by
coursework and/or minor thesis totalling 144
credit points. Students can exit at the graduate
diploma level.
Graduate diploma
Credit points
12
12
» Contemporary Management Program
Coordinator Issues
12
» Transforming Organisations
12
» Leadership and Social Change
12
CITY CAMPUS
» Advanced Criminal Justice Theory
12
This program has a strong vocational focus and
provides you with an opportunity to develop
your professional knowledge, skills and values
and extend your career opportunities in the
» Two elective courses
24
12
» Law and Criminal Justice Policy
» Crime Prevention
» Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Master of Social Science
(Criminal Justice Administration)
CRICOS code: 068689M
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc137
» Administration Study
You will have opportunities to experience
learning in the workplace at all levels of the
program. The program has strong, ongoing
links with the justice sectors at the federal
and Victorian state level, as well as in other
states and territories. In particular, it has been
characterised by its very close associations
with policing, corrections, courts administration,
customs, legal administration, investigations,
juvenile justice, Human Services, and the
Department of Justice.
» Policy Making Process
MC137
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criminal justice sector as well as a variety of
other fields such as governance and human
security. The program will benefit students
who are already working in the criminal justice
industry and wish to extend their knowledge
and understanding of the field in which they
are currently employed. The program is also
designed to accommodate students who desire
entry into a career in the criminal justice sector
and wider industry.
» Criminal Law and Procedure A
» Criminal Law and Procedure B
» Customs and Border Security
» Forensic Studies
» Interviewing and Reporting Methods
» Loss Trauma and Grief
» Professional Internship
» Research Strategies
» Security and Criminal Intelligence
» Victimology
» Women and International Justice
» Working with Violence and Abuse
» Youth Justice Systems
Teaching methods
Classes are taught in a combination of lecture,
seminar, tutorial, workshop, studio, practical and
laboratory sessions. In some courses, students
will learn core information in lectures, followed
by small group discussions in seminars and
tutorials. Other courses may only have a lecture,
or may run as an intensive or workshop.
Career outlook
This program prepares students for careers that
include the following fields:
» child protection
» corrections counselling
» courts management
» customs and border security
» forensics
» youth justice
» law enforcement and policing
» mediation
» office of the Director of Public Prosecution
» prisons administration
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» private security firms
» security management
» social research.
Global connections
Students will have the opportunity to go on
exchange, and may also be able to complete a
work placement overseas.
You may also be interested in…
» Criminal justice administration (Honours),
page 61.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
C
GC079
Graduate Certificate in International
Development
CRICOS code: 049401A
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc079
GD066
Graduate Diploma in International
Development
CRICOS code: 049400B
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd066
MC073
Master of Social Science (International
Development)
CRICOS code: 035362G
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc073
CITY CAMPUS
The Master of Social Science (International
Development) program is designed to provide
development professionals, and those
wishing to embark on a career in international
development, with the skills and knowledge
they need to work in a complex and changing
environment.
The program aims to:
» improve knowledge and understanding
of development issues across the world,
especially focusing on underprivileged
communities in developing and developed
countries
an opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge
to assist you in making the world a better and
more equitable place for the future. You not only
study the theories explaining various models
of development but also policies and practices
emanating from various development models,
as well as critiquing competing power dynamics
in development discourses. You will understand
gender dynamics and health issues and how
these issues keep communities and countries
in a disadvantaged position. You debate
macro and micro finance and its relevance for
development economics.
You contest the politics of development and
how global systems disadvantage certain
countries while at the same time giving an edge
to others. The scope of the program is not
limited to community development, as the focus
remains on understanding and making sense of
the bigger picture of the world before designing
and implementing development models at a
local level.
What you will study
The Master of Social Science (International
Development) consists of 144 credit points and
incorporates exit points at graduate certificate
and graduate diploma levels. You can also
enrol directly into these intermediate awards.
Students graduating with the master degree
must have completed Theories of Development,
Practicing Development, Gender Issues in
Development and International NGOs, Civil
Society and Development.
Core courses
Credit points
» Gender Issues in Development
12
» International NGOs, Civil Society
and Development
12
» Practicing Development
12
» Theories of Development
12
Elective courses
» Aid, Adjustment and Development
12
» Assessing Progress in Developing
Countries
12
» Field Project
12
» Gender Issues in Development
12
» Gender Practice in Development *
12
» Global Crime
12
» Government and Democracy in
Developing Countries
12
» Health Issues in Development
12
» Human Trafficking *
12
» Introduction to Development
Economics
12
» International Disaster Relief and
Humanitarian Assistance *
12
» International NGOs, Civil Society
and Development
12
» International Project Planning and Design 12
» International Project Management
and Monitoring
12
» Minor Thesis *^
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» Nuclear Deterrence
12
» Participatory Approaches in
Development*
12
» Peace Building and Reconciliation*
12
» Theories of Development
12
» Practicing Development
12
» Three elective courses
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» Research Strategies^
12
» The Ethics of Intervention*
12
» Theories of Development
12
Additional courses to be completed for the
graduate diploma
» Gender Issues in Development
12
» Three elective courses
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Additional courses to be completed for the
master
Students can also take electives within the
school and a language course during the
program.
* Available in face-to-face mode only
^
» improve understanding of issues and
challenges that confront these communities
and countries and the processes that
regulate such phenomena in an era of
globalisation
Coursework stream
» International NGOs, Civil Society
12
» Practicing Development
12
» improve specific professional skills required
to have a broader understanding of the
development sector and during planning,
designing, implementing, monitoring and
evaluation of development projects
» Two elective courses
24
» Minor Thesis
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» help students develop advocacy skills, gain
familiarity with tendering processes and
develop practical skills in designing and
delivering training workshops.
» Research Strategies
12
» One elective course
12
More than one billion people live in absolute
poverty. This program addresses the issues of
international development and provides you with
Not all courses are available each semester.
or
Minor Thesis stream
Core courses
All core courses must be completed for the
master stream.
Research Strategies is a prerequisite course for the
Minor Thesis
Career outlook
» and Development
Legend:
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» Microfinance and Development
Employment in the development sector is very
competitive, however RMIT graduates have an
edge over others due to the professional skills
gained through the program. Our students
range from recent graduates seeking to enter
the development sector as their initial career, to
those currently working in the sector seeking to
enhance their skills and qualifications, and those
with established careers in other fields seeking
to enter the development sector with a passion
for improving the world. The international
development program opens up career
avenues in Australia and overseas within the
development and public sector. Past graduates
work in agencies such as World Vision Australia,
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Oxfam, TEAR, Save the Children Plan, Australian
Red Cross and AUSAID in a variety of roles.
Graduates have gained placements with the
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development
program and the United Nations (UN) in
developing countries in South Asia, South-East
Asia, Asia-Pacific, Africa and South America. It
is possible for students to use this program as
the first step in advancing to PhD research.
What you will study
Program features include:
Graduate diploma
» Responsiveness to industry requirements
through specialist courses.
Credit points
» Contemporary Social and Political Theory 12
» Contemporary Management Issues
12
» Three core courses
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» Three elective courses
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Master
Core courses
POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES
C
GD068
Graduate Diploma in Policy
and Human Services
CRICOS code: 053189K
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd068
» Australian Social Policy
12
» Contemporary Management Issues
12
» Contemporary Social and Political Theory 12
» Economics for Social Policy
12
Master of Social Science
(Policy and Human Services)
CRICOS code: 029760K
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc075
» Policy Making Processes
12
CITY CAMPUS
Career outlook
The policy and human services program will
develop your policy making and management
capacity. The program has been designed
for policy makers and managers working
in government, the community and private
sectors. With a focus on policy making, change
management and research, the program
provides a strong theoretical framework and
uses current issues and practice to prepare
you for the demands of professional policy and
management work.
Graduates work as policy makers, policy
advisors, managers and activists in federal, state
and local government, trade unions, and large
community sector organisations such as the
Salvation Army.
MC075
Key features of this program include:
» policy courses that reflect current issues
» strong emphasis on using theory to
understand practice experiences
» a focus on ethics, values and human rights in
policy and management
» strategic planning and futures management
» research opportunities and the option to
undertake a minor thesis
» an optional field project for those without
professional policy and management
experience
» extensive elective choice from a range
of School-wide courses including global
studies, environmental issues, social work,
human rights, local and community planning,
international development and criminal
justice.
Courses will provide you with frameworks
for thinking about equity and justice, risk
management, fairness and questions of
resource distribution and reform. The program
will provide you with the opportunity to develop
a robust and intellectually critical perspective
which will assist you to engage with the
challenges and issues facing the public and
private sectors, community management, and
the social policy field more broadly.
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All core policy and human services courses are
offered face-to-face.
» Strong emphasis on work-ready graduates
by linking translation technology, ethics,
professional studies and theoretical and
discourse analysis to practical issues in
translating and interpreting.
» Pioneering studies in pedagogical issues
relating to translating and interpreting
education for those who are interested in
teaching in this discipline area.
» Flexible program design and delivery to equip
students to work at high levels of productivity
as freelance professional translators or
interpreters, and to specialise in other
domains through electives from other RMIT
postgraduate programs.
» Transforming Organisations
12
» Values and Public Policy
12
What you will study
» Five electives courses
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The Master of Social Science (Translating
and Interpreting Studies) program provides
advanced studies in translating and interpreting
theory, professional aspects, discourse
studies, pedagogy, translation technology and
translation and interpreting practice.
TRANSLATING AND
INTERPRETING STUDIES
C
GC137
Graduate Certificate in
Translating and Interpreting Studies
CRICOS code: 061259A
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc137
GD168
Graduate Diploma in
Translating and Interpreting Studies
CRICOS code: 061260G
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd168
Below is a list of the specific translating and
interpreting studies courses you may complete
as part of your program.
Core Courses
Credit points
» Discourse Studies for Translators
and Interpreters
12
» Ethics and Professional Issues
12
» Theoretical Bases of Translating and
Interpreting
12
» Advanced Theory of Translating and
Interpreting
12
» Research Methods in Translating and
Interpreting
12
» Extended Professional Project
24
Master of Social Science
(Translating and Interpreting Studies)
CRICOS code: 061186B
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc167
» Minor Thesis
24
MC167
Electives
» Translation Accrediting Practice 1*
12
» Translation Accrediting Practice 2*
12
CITY CAMPUS
» Interpreting Accrediting Practice 1
12
Modern means of communication and travel
have created a globalised world where there
is a growing need for knowledge-workers who
are capable of facilitating the flow of information
locally and internationally. Translators and
interpreters are at the forefront of this
revolution as people around the world seek to
communicate across language boundaries.
Increasingly, government departments and
businesses are appreciating the need to
employ qualified professional translators and
interpreters.
» Interpreting Accrediting Practice 2
12
» Advanced Discourse Studies
12
» Language Policy and Language Services 12
» Pedagogy of Translating and Interpreting 12
» Translation and Technology
12
» Translation Project Management
12
*One language direction only. Please contact program
coordinator for available languages
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Electives from other RMIT postgraduate
programs are also available, such as policy and
human services, social work, criminal justice
administration, environment and planning, and
international development. The program staff
can assist you to choose the most suitable
electives for you.
Teaching methods
Classes are taught in a combination of lecture,
seminar tutorial, audio visual workshops,
practical and laboratory sessions.
Additional costs
Prescribed books and readers may cost
approximately AU$400 – AU$500 for the
whole program.
Pathways
Graduates who have successfully completed
RMIT’s Advanced Diploma in Translating and
Advanced Diploma in Interpreting and also have
a recognised undergraduate degree are eligible
for 48 credit points advanced standing.
Career outlook
The Master of Social Science (Translating
and Interpreting Studies) is a postgraduate
qualification that assists graduates to work
in many varied occupations and industries
in Australia and overseas. There are many
global opportunities for translators and
interpreters qualified at postgraduate level.
Roles include jobs with multinational firms
and agencies that do business in Australia
and other countries, foreign embassies and
posts, localisation industries or freelancing as a
translator/interpreter. There are also interesting,
challenging and broader career prospects with
jobs in government areas such as cross-cultural
communication, social and welfare services,
security services, international trade and
relations in Australia or overseas.
Professional recognition
The program is approved by the National
Accreditation Authority for Translators and
Interpreters (NAATI). Graduates who meet the
requirements may be eligible for translator and/or
interpreter accreditation with NAATI. Eligibility for
NAATI accreditation requires you to successfully
complete specific courses from the translating
and interpreting studies discipline area and to
achieve a minimum grade in some assessment
tasks which may be higher than the academic
pass. A student must complete the master
semester in order to be recommended to NAATI
for accreditation at the appropriate level.
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SOCIAL WORK
C
MC150
Master of Social Work
CRICOS code: 058234C
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc150
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» Mental Health (Advanced)
12
» Social Work Field Education 1 (Advanced) 36
» Social Work Field Education 2 (Advanced) 36
Elective courses
CITY CAMPUS
All elective courses are offered face-to-face.
The Master of Social Work (MSW) program is
a program that allows graduates from other
disciplines the opportunity to enter the social
work profession without having to return to
undergraduate study. This qualifying program
is designed to develop capacity for effective
professional practice in the human services,
with the ability to meet demands of current and
emerging policy and practice contexts.
The program equips graduates with the
knowledge, skills and ethical foundations to
enact practice for individual and collective
wellbeing from a social justice perspective.
This combines an ability to critically reflect on
and analyse social policy and organisational
practices with skills necessary for advocating
for change. Most of the courses are run in a
small group workshop format. This enables
you to interact with others and to gain from
the experience and knowledge of your peers.
Throughout the program, you are encouraged
to apply the theoretical learning to areas of your
own interest. The fieldwork program is tailored
to meet specific learning and vocational needs
of students. The MSW is progressive in content,
taking a critical perspective that encourages you
to engage with the concepts of social justice,
human rights and anti-oppressive practice.
What you will study
The program comprises ten 12-credit-point
courses and two 36-credit-point field education
courses. This equals 192 credit points. This is
made up of eight 12-credit-point cores, two
field education and two elective courses. The
electives can be chosen from among other
postgraduate courses offered by the school.
Master
» Social Work with Groups
Credit points
» Eight core courses
96
» Two elective courses
24
» Social Work Field Education 1
36
» Social Work Field Education 2
36
» Advanced Advocacy and Social Action
12
» Advanced Law for Social Work Practice
12
» Advanced Professional Practice for
Social Work
12
» Aid Adjustment and Development
12
» Budgets, Contracts and Tenders
12
» Conflict Resolution and Mediation
12
» Gender Practice in Development
12
» Human Trafficking
12
» Loss, Trauma and Grief (Advanced)
12
» Managing Community Service
Organisations
12
» Working with Violence and Abuse
(Advanced)
12
Advanced standing
Credits for previous study at a postgraduate
level may be negotiated. Please discuss with
program coordinator.
Career outlook
The MSW creates a new entry into the social
work profession and the courses prepare
graduates for an advanced level of practice. It
provides opportunities for people to advance
in their careers and to move between different
forms of employment including policy work,
management, direct service provision,
community development and research.
Graduates are likely to be employed in the
government and non-government sectors,
working in a diverse range of practice and
policy settings. Graduates will be able to work
in a variety of fields of practice including child
and family welfare, mental health, migrants and
refugees, disability and health. The program
will equip graduates for practice in a range of
methods such as direct practice/counselling,
policy and program development, research,
advocacy and community development.
Professional recognition
The program is accredited by the Australian
Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Core courses
Not all core courses are available each
semester.
» Casework, Counselling and Advocacy
12
» Community Development Strategies
12
» Contemporary Social and Political
Theory
12
» Critical Social Work
12
» Policy Making Processes or Australian
Social Policy
12
» Research Strategies
12
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 66 – 67. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
GLOBAL STUDIES, SOCIAL SCIENCE
R
AND PLANNING
MR057
Master of Social Science
CRICOS code: 012965C
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr057
Teaching methods
The Research Strategies course is taught in a
combination of lecture, seminar and workshop
sessions, supported by written materials. The
rest of the candidature relies on independent
study supported by regular weekly or fortnightly
meetings with supervisors.
DR073
Doctor of Philosophy (Global Studies,
Social Science and Planning)
CRICOS code: 065752M
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr073
CITY CAMPUS
Research degrees provide candidates with
an opportunity for independent study on a
thesis or project based on original research
which contributes to knowledge in the area
investigated. The topic is developed and
research conducted in consultation with two
supervisors. The program of study should
develop and extend students’ professional
knowledge and widen their networks, enhance
their career prospects, and produce socially
useful research.
Applicants should have a research interest in
any of the following areas:
» global studies (including international
development, international relations,
globalisation and cultural studies)
» applied social science (including social and
political theory, social policy, evaluation
theory and practice, social and cultural
history, social work and youth work theory
and practice, criminology and community
development)
Assessment
The Research Strategies course includes three
assignments: a brief diagnostic exercise, a
partial research proposal, and a final research
proposal. The thesis or project is submitted at
the end of the candidature and examined by
two or three expert outside examiners.
Additional costs
All research candidates will be entitled to a
range of basic benefits including an allocation
for research expenses (AU$1 800 for masters
and AU$2 500 for PhD candidates), access to
a desk and a computer, library access, email
address, and limited printing and photocopying.
Global connecrtions
Candidates can apply for up to two RMIT
international travel grants of AU$2 000 in addition
to their School research funding allocation.
Pathways
Entry into masters and PhD research programs
is through a completive RMIT-wide process.
This takes into consideration the last two years
of the candidates’ undergraduate degrees, any
postgraduate qualifications, and any relevant
publications and professional experience.
Minimum requirements
English proficiency requirement
» Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band
6.5 with no individual band below 6.0, or
» TOEFL (Paper Based) 580 (TWE 4.5), or
» TOEFL (Internet Based test IBT) overall
score of 92 with a minimum of 20 in all
sections, or
» successful completion of REW
Advanced Plus program
Academic and other requirements
Alternative entry schemes are available
where stated for applicants who do
not meet the published minimum entry
requirements. If you are applying for
alternative entry into a program based on
your previous experience, you must submit
a full personal curriculum vitae (CV) and a
personal statement. In some instances, an
interview may be required to determine the
applicant’s suitability for the program.
Note that entry requirements are indicative
minimum requirements only. The
submission of an application to RMIT does
not guarantee the offer of a place in the
program.
Supplementary forms are available from:
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/
forms
» environment and planning (including urban
and environmental policy and planning,
and housing).
What you will study
The course commences with a one-semester
Research Strategies course, during which
candidates develop and refine their research
proposals and improve their knowledge of
relevant research approaches. In their first
year of study, all students need to undertake
a candidature confirmation seminar. PhD
candidates also undertake a completion seminar
several months before they complete their thesis
or project. The rest of the candidature is devoted
to independent study under expert supervision.
Students who use English as an additional
language may be able to join a professional
English support class at no extra cost.
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Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
Coursework programs
BH060 Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice
Administration (Honours)
Successful completion of the Bachelor
of Arts (Criminal Justice Administration)
at RMIT or an equivalent institution.
BH049 Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)
(Honours)
Upon successful completion of the
Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)
at RMIT or an equivalent degree at an
equivalent institution, you may apply
for admission to the honours degree
of the Bachelor of Arts (International
Studies).
GC139 Graduate Certificate in Applied
Human Rights
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in any
discipline.
Appropriate experience and demonstrated capacity to pursue
study at a postgraduate level.
MC075 Master of Social Science (Policy and
Human Services)
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in Social
Science/Humanities
Appropriate experience and demonstrated capacity to pursue
study at a postgraduate level.
MC150 Master of Social Work
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in any discipline
Selection is based on prior academic performance, which
preferably includes studies of society and the individual, and paid
or voluntary work experience in relevant fields such as welfare,
health or education.
GD170 Graduate Diploma in Applied Human
Rights
GD137 Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice
Administration
MC137 Master of Social Science (Criminal
Justice Administration)
GC079 Graduate Certificate in International
Development
GD066 Graduate Diploma in International
Development
MC073 Master of Social Science (International
Development)
GD068 Graduate Diploma in Policy and
Human Services
GC137 Graduate Certificate in Translating and An equivalent Australian bachelor
Interpreting Studies
degree in any discipline.
GD168 Graduate Diploma in Translating and
Interpreting Studies
MC167 Master of Social Science (Translating
and Interpreting Studies)
All applicants must pass a bilingual entrance test administered by
the University. Please refer to: http://www.rmit.edu.au/programs/
international/forms.
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they have
relevant experience and a demonstrated capacity to pursue study
at a postgraduate level.
Research programs
All research programs require:
» Research proposal outlining:
– area of research to be undertaken
– research methodology
– literature review, and
– expected outcome/s of research.
» Applicants to identify a suitable RMIT academic supervisor. Research candidatures are subject to the availability of an academic supervisor.
Research applicants should note that, while there are minimum entry requirements for master by research and doctoral programs, preference may be given to
applicants with more than the minimum requirements where there is strong competition for limited places.
Applicants who have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of study sufficient to undertake the program may also be considered for entry into a
research program. Such applicants must provide evidence of their knowledge and experience with their application.
MR057 Master of Social Science
Evidence of appropriate experience which satisfies the School and demonstrates that you have developed
knowledge of the field of study sufficient to undertaking the proposed program.
Credit average in the final undergraduate year.
DR073 Doctor of Philosophy (Global Studies,
Social Science and Planning)
Qualification in a related discipline equivalent to one of the following:
» Bachelor degree with 1st or upper 2nd class honours
» Master by research, or,
» Master by coursework that includes a research program component of at least one semester in duration.
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COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
RMIT IS A
LEADING PROVIDER
OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND IT PROGRAMS
IN AUSTRALIA
Through close liaison with a panel of program advisors, including leading
industry figures, RMIT has developed its programs to meet the latest
developments in information and communications technology (ICT).
Our industry advisors include genuine market leaders such as Agilent
Technologies, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Microsoft, ANZ, Dimension Data,
Kaz, Infosys and ElanIT.
RMIT has internationally recognised strengths in both applied
and theoretical research, specialising in key discipline groups:
»
»
»
»
»
Software Engineering
Distributed Systems and Networking
Information Storage, Analysis and Retrieval
Intelligent Systems
Information Security and Assurance
‘The opportunities and support offered by RMIT gave
me the flexibility to fit my studies around my work
commitments. The master program is highly industry
oriented and greatly helped me in my professional
workplace. It was the perfect balance between theory
and practice.’
MD SAIFULLAH, BANGLADESH
MASTER OF COMPUTING
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COMPUTER SCIENCE (HONOURS)
H
BH013
Bachelor of Computer Science
(Honours)
CRICOS code: 064395B
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh013
CITY CAMPUS
The honours program involves advanced level
coursework and completion of a substantial
research project. The program is intended
for students who have a bachelor degree in
computing and are interested in taking up a
research career or a senior leadership role in
the computing industry. Honours graduates
with good results can also proceed directly to
postgraduate research. Several scholarships are
available each year for strong applicants.
What you will study
The honours program has two main
components:
» A research component conducted under the
supervision of a member of academic staff,
comprising the courses Research Methods
(12 credit points), Preliminary Computer
Science Honours Thesis (12 credit points)
and Computer Science Honours Thesis
(36 credit points).
BUSINESS INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
What you will study
C
GC099
Graduate Certificate in
Business Information Technology
CRICOS code: 060675D
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc099
GD145
Graduate Diploma in
Business Information Technology
CRICOS code: 048890J
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd145
The following are examples of courses offered:
Core courses
» Software Engineering Fundamentals
» Database Concepts
MC094
Master in Business Information
Technology
CRICOS code: 002665J (Normal)
057654B (Accelerated)
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc094
» Java for Programmers
» Programming Fundamentals
» Web Servers and Web Technology
Elective courses include
» Web Programming
CITY CAMPUS
» Broadcast Networks and Applications
Please refer to page 47 for program details.
COMPUTING
There are three levels of study – the first is
four core courses that comprise the graduate
certificate; the second component is another
four courses for a graduate diploma, and
comprises web-oriented elective courses; the
final four courses complete the master degree
and include specialist web electives.
» Data Communications and Net-Centric
Computing
C
» Database Administration
Graduate Certificate in Computing
CRICOS code: 065133E
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc077
» Digital Media Computing
GD055
GC077
» Document Markup Languages
» Electronic Commerce and Enterprise
Systems
Graduate Diploma in Computing
CRICOS code: 065134D
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd055
» Engineering Software Projects (iPhone)
» A coursework component consisting of three
advanced elective courses chosen from
several streams.
Career prospects
MC062
» Internet Industry Project
In the honours program you will undertake
advanced coursework and a substantial amount
of research into new areas of computer science.
The experience you gain in presenting your
ideas and results gives you an edge in the job
market. Students commonly choose to pursue
your ideas further in a research masters or
doctoral program.
Master of Computing
CRICOS code: 065136B
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc062
CITY CAMPUS
The Master of Computing is designed for
people who do not have a degree in IT, or the
IT area they studied did not have a practical
software focus. This flexible degree caters
for people with no experience at all to people
who have had a lot of previous experience but
it is not necessarily current. The degree can
be customised around the subjects offered.
There are also opportunities for exemptions
or substitutions if you can show you have
knowledge through work or through a relevant
qualification.
Master students usually complete five core
courses, two approved elective courses and one
specialisation consisting of five courses.
The core areas at the start of the program
include Programming Fundamentals. This is
offered to applicants who have no programming
background, so essentially it is an introduction
to programming. If you do not need to do this
or similar subjects you can replace them with an
additional elective.
» Game Mechanics and Game Play
Programming
» Implementation of Database Applications
» Iphone Games Programming
» Iphone Software Engineering
» Mobile Application Development
» Scripting Language Programming
» Software Architecture: Design and
Implementation
» Software Engineering Fundamentals
» Unix Essentials
» Web 3D Technologies
» Web Database Applications
» Web Development Technologies
» Windows Systems Administration
Specialist courses include
» Computer and Internet Forensics
» Internet and Intranet Document Engineering
» Mobile and Wireless Computing
» Network Security
» Secure Electronic Commerce
» Usability Engineering
» Web Services
» Data Mining, Software Testing, etc.
The graduate certificate comprises four of the
six core subjects. The graduate diploma is five
of the core areas and three electives. You can
choose an advanced subject instead of one of
the electives if you meet the prerequisites.
Legend:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 76 – 77. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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The first stage of the degree aims to deliver
a solid foundation for advanced study in a
specialised area. Areas of specialisation include:
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE
GD160
» Intelligent systems
Graduate Diploma in
Enterprise Architecture
CRICOS code: 065134D
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd160
» Networked and distributed systems
MC152
» Advanced databases
» Computer security
» Software engineering
» Web-based computing.
The specialisations allow you to gain critical
technical knowledge required by software team
leaders and software project managers.
Additional costs
There may be a AU$110 fee if a student seeks
an exemption at enrolment and is required to
take a challenge test.
Advanced standing
Students with IT qualifications or significant
relevant work experience can apply for course
exemptions and may be required to sit a
challenge test at enrolment.
Career outlook
Graduates can work in diverse roles including
analyst programmer, architect, business
analyst, computer operator, consultant/
functional consultant, database developer
and administrator, software engineer, software
network engineer, help desk/support, internet/
multimedia development and management,
network and systems, product management,
project management, QA/testers, sales-pre
and post, security, team leaders, and technical
writers. A shortage of software-trained IT
specialists means graduates have excellent
career prospects in Australia and internationally.
Professional recognition
C
Master of Technology
(Enterprise Architecture)
CRICOS code: 055773M
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc152
CITY CAMPUS
Enterprise architects design and develop
information systems that use information and
communications technologies (ICT) to more
efficiently and effectively pursue business
objectives.
Enterprise architecture is the strategy-driven
framework which integrates the use of ICT with
business objectives. This enables the most
effective use of ICT to support and grow an
organisation.
This advanced IT postgraduate degree is
designed for ICT professionals—students will
have at least three years industry experience
with a relevant degree, or at least four years
industry experience in ICT.
The degree relies on cross fertilisation
by industry representatives sharing their
knowledge. It is about solving real problems, not
theoretical problems.
Elective courses (three required) include:
» Business Background
» Corporate Finance
» Document Markup Languages
» E-Business Models and Trends
» Electronic Commerce and Enterprise
Systems
» Internet and Intranet Document Engineering
» IT Industry
» IT Project Management
» Secure Electronic Commerce
» Software Engineering of Large Scale
Systems
» Software Reuse
» Software Testing
» Usability Engineering
» Web Development Technologies
» Web Services
Key courses
» Enterprise Architecture
» Enterprise Architecture Case Studies
(intensive all day sessions facilitated by
practitioners in the industry)
» IT Governance and Change Management
» Software Requirements Engineering
» Systems Architecture
Advanced standing
What you will study
The master degree (12 courses, 144 credit
points) incorporates the graduate diploma
(eight courses, 96 credit points). The programs
integrate business and technical IT knowledge
and include courses in systems architecture;
IT governance and change; and enterprise
architecture case studies.
In select cases exemptions will be available if
you have acquired work-based knowledge that
is considered equivalent to core courses. A
challenge test may be required, for which there
is a nominal fee.
Career outlook
The Australian Computer Society accredits the
master degree at the professional level.
The following are examples of courses offered:
Foundation courses include:
Australian IT solution providers indicate there
is strong demand for qualified enterprise
architects.
You may also be interested in…
» Database Concepts
Graduates of the program will be able to:
» Computer science, page 73
» Computing, page 69
» IT Strategy (specific to this RMIT masters
degree)
» Enterprise architecture, on this page
» Java for Programmers
» design cost-effective enterprise ICT
architecture with an understanding of
business strategy
» Internet and Web computing, page 72
» Software Engineering Fundamentals
Electives are provided from business and IT
areas. You are expected to choose electives
from the area you are least familiar with, based
on your professional experience. This is to gain
a depth of understanding across the two related
fields, which are fundamental to the program.
» develop enterprise architecture, taking
account of strategic plans and key ICT
drivers and technologies
» communicate enterprise architecture to the
organisation and oversee its implementation
» develop the governance required for
successful development and adoption of
enterprise architecture.
Professional recognition
Graduates are granted professional-level
accreditation from the Australian Computer
Society.
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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
C
The following is an example of courses offered
(depending on completion of prerequisites).
Master of Information Management
CRICOS code: 068392F
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc179
Master
Stage A
CITY CAMPUS
Please refer to page 50 for program details.
C
GD162
Graduate Diploma in
Information Assurance
CRICOS code: 055525E
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd162
MC159
Master of Applied Science
(Information Security and Assurance)
CRICOS code: 055526D
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc159
Credit points
» Case Studies in Information Security
» Introduction to Information Security
» Discrete Mathematics
Select one course
» Introduction to Programming
» Java for Programmers
» Programming Techniques
» Web Servers and Web Technology
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Stage B
» Coding for Reliable Communications
» Information Systems Risk Management
12
12
Stage C
» Cryptography and Security
» Industry Awareness Project
12
12
Stage D
CITY CAMPUS
Information security and assurance forms a vital
part of organisational responsibilities. In today’s
networked world it is more relevant than ever.
From the latest internet worm to identity theft,
the danger is no more than a mouse click away.
The graduate diploma is suited to those
interested in the role of a systems administrator
and/or a risk analysis consultant. The detailed
approach of the master’s degree is aimed
at information security managers, providing
the principles underlying the components
of information security systems, and to
technical specialists who are interested in
the implementation or critical evaluation of
information security systems.
You will learn about wireless LAN security, the
Advanced Encryption Standard, RSA, elliptic
curve cryptography, smartcards, biometrics
and information systems risk management.
There are opportunities for internships in the
information security industry for the students of
the master degree.
What you will study
The master’s consists of 192 credit points.
This incorporates the graduate diploma
(96 credit points) and the graduate certificate
(48 credit points).
Completion of Stage A enables the students to
obtain the Graduate Certificate in Information
Security.
Completion of Stage B enables the students
to obtain the Graduate Diploma in Information
Assurance.
» Advanced Topics in Cryptography
» Industry Linkage Project
12
12
Electives
Two electives are required at each of Stages B,
C and D. These include:
» Computer and Internet Forensics
12
» Data Communication and
Net-Centric Computing
12
» Database Concepts
12
» Information Systems Security
12
» Information Theory for Secure Comms
12
» IT Strategy
12
» Network Security
12
» Practical Security
12
» Secure Electronic Commerce
12
» Smartcard Cryptosystems
12
Graduate Certificate in
Information Technology
CRICOS code: 047250E
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc038
GD057
Graduate Diploma in
Information Technology
CRICOS code: 036096A
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd057
MC061
Master of Information Technology
CRICOS code: 065135C
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc061
CITY CAMPUS
Future proof your IT career with a program that
incorporates the latest industry developments to
meet tomorrow’s business needs.
The degree is designed for computing and
IT graduates who wish to develop software
skills and problem solving ability. The degree
encourages you to explore future technologies
and challenges you to become an innovative
thinker.
This software-oriented master degree
provides in-depth study in at least one area
of specialisation. These areas are aligned with
relevant research activities and include:
» advanced databases
» bioinformatics
» computer security
» intelligent systems
» networked and distributed systems
» search engines
» software engineering
» web-based computing.
Career outlook
Worldwide IT industry surveys indicate there
is a very strong demand for qualified security
specialists. Graduates of the programs will be
able to:
» step into technical or management
orientated roles in the information security
industry
» fulfil security audit, compliance and risk
management functions in small to medium
enterprises as well as in large IT, finance and
consulting companies
» take on sophisticated roles in the design,
provision and evaluation of information
security systems and services, including
penetration testing and hardening of network
defences.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the masters program are granted
professional-level accreditation from the
Australian Computer Society.
Legend:
C
GC038
MC179
INFORMATION SECURITY
AND ASSURANCE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
You may also undertake elective courses, minor
thesis or business-oriented electives. If you are
unsure if your prior degree and/or experience
has provided you with comprehensive and
practically-focused skills, you are advised to
arrange for a personal information session or
consider the Master of Computing, Master of
Technology (Internet and Web Computing) or
Master of Computer Science degrees. Many
students choose this option as an alternative to
doing an honours year after completing a three
year bachelor degree.
What you will study
The degree is made up of four advanced
subjects in one area and another four advanced
subjects from across the other specialisation
areas. The final component can be either a
minor research thesis or an additional four
subjects, including some practical subjects that
are less theoretical. There is an option do some
management subjects from RMIT’s College of
Business as well.
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 76 – 77. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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Specialisation areas include:
» Minor Thesis
36
» Advanced databases
» Mobile and Wireless Computing
12
» Bioinformatics
» Network Programming
12
» Computer security
» Network Security
12
» Intelligent systems
» Object-Oriented Software Design
12
» Research Methods
12
Graduate Diploma in
Internet and Web Computing
CRICOS code: 034899D
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd059
» Research Topics in Artificial Intelligence
12
MC063
» Risk Analysis and Assessment
12
» Search Technology
12
» Secure Electronic Commerce
12
Minor thesis—it’s about research
» Secure Programming Environments
12
The minor thesis is a pathway to industry
research, a masters by research or a PhD. It is
a substantial work of supervised research or
development and involves:
» Software Requirements Engineering
12
» Software Testing
12
» Supply Chain Principles
12
» Networked and distributed systems
» Search engines
» Software engineering
» Web-based computing
» Sustainable Energy-efficient Data Storage 12
» identification of a task or problem
» Systems Architecture
» search and review of the relevant literature
12
» a proposed, implemented and critically
analysed solution or partial solution
» Web Services
12
» a written report and oral presentation.
Additional costs
There may be a AU$110 fee if a student seeks
an exemption at enrolment and is required to
take a challenge test.
Topic or interest may come from an idea from
a lecture, or be an extension of work from
an assignment, or a topic supported by the
student’s employer.
Advanced standing
The following are examples of courses offered,
which include:
Credit points
» Accounting for Management Decisions
12
» Advanced Client/Server Architectures
12
» Advanced Distributed Systems
12
» Advanced Topics in Bioinformatics
12
» Agent-Oriented Programming and Design 12
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12
» Usability Engineering
» Analysis of Medical Data
12
» Bioinformatics
12
» Computer and Internet Forensics
12
» Corporate Finance
12
Advanced standing is available for those who
have completed equivalent recognised courses
in postgraduate or honours programs. Students
who complete a good minor thesis are eligible
to apply for direct entry into a PhD program in
computer science.
Career outlook
Graduates are highly sought after as specialists
in critical areas of software development,
through to the technical spectrum of IT and on
to the management of software projects and
up to the position of chief technical officer of an
organisation.
» Cryptography and Security
12
» Data Mining
12
Professional recognition
» E-Business Supply Chains
12
» Economic Analysis for Business
12
» Enterprise Architecture
12
Graduates are granted professional-level
accreditation from the Australian Computer
Society.
» Evolutionary Computing
12
You may also be interested in…
» Financial Statement Analysis
12
» Computer science, page 73
» Foundations of Distributed Computing
12
» Frontiers of Information Retrieval
12
» Information Retrieval
12
» Intelligent Agents and Agent Oriented
Systems
12
» Enterprise architecture, page 70
INTERNET AND WEB COMPUTING
C
GD059
Master of Technology
(Internet and Web Computing)
CRICOS code: 034900E
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc063
CITY CAMPUS
The program is ideal for people who want to
develop advanced programming and software
skills in the IT that drives the Internet and the
Web. You will learn to program, starting off
with programming fundamentals and Java
programming. You will also study databases so
you understand and become confident in this
area, which is fundamental to web operations.
The foundation level of the degree includes two
compulsory subjects. Web Programming is a
rigorous programming subject with the latest
tools and technologies including PHP and
HTML5 and JavaScript. This is an intensive
approach if you have not programmed before,
but prepares you to be competent and
confidently undertake a large programming task.
Web Servers and Web Technology looks at the
back end and puts you more in control of what
your computer is hosting and what is being
published. You will learn to set up and install and
maintaining an Apache server and understand
what is really happening.
Then you can do more advanced subjects, all
related to internet and web and touching on
areas like security and networking and mobile
technologies, which are becoming all pervasive
and setting the direction for web-based
technology.
What you will study
The degree is made up of four advanced
subjects in one area and another four advanced
subjects from across the other specialisation
areas. The final component can be either a
minor research thesis or an additional four
subjects including some practical subjects that
are less theoretical. There’s an option do some
management subjects from RMIT’s College of
Business as well.
Specialisation areas include:
» Advanced databases
» Internet and Intranet Document
Engineering
12
» Bioinformatics
» Introduction to Computational Biology
12
» Computer security
» iPhone Software Engineering
12
» Intelligent systems
» Knowledge and Data Warehousing
12
» Networked and distributed systems
» Marketing Management and
Implemenation
12
» Mathematical Logic and Logic
Programming
12
» Search engines
» Software engineering
» Web-based computing
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The following are examples of courses offered,
which include:
Stage A – Core courses (Complete five courses
from Option 1 or Option 2)
Option 1
» Database Concepts
» Web Servers and Web Technology
» Programming 1
» Programming 2
» Web Programming
Option 2
If you have prior programming skills, you
might not have to undertake Programming
Fundamentals; you could undertake a fourth
elective instead.
»
»
»
»
»
Database Concepts
Web Servers and Web Technology
Programming Fundamentals
Java for Programmers
Web Programming
Stage B – Elective courses (Choose three)
» Broadcast Networks and Applications
» Data Communications and Net-Centric
Computing
» Database Administration
» Digital Media Computing
» Document Markup Languages
» Electronic Commerce and Enterprise
Systems
» Engineering Software Projects
» Game Mechanics and Game Play
Programming
» Games and Artificial Intelligence Techniques
» Implementation of Database Applications
» Internet Industry Project
» Information Assurance and Security
» iPhone Games Programming
» iPhone Software Engineering
» Mobile Application Development
» Scripting Language Programming
» Secure Programming Environments
» Software Architecture: Design and
Implementation
» Software Engineering Fundamentals
» Software Engineering: Process and Tools
» Software Testing
» Unix Essentials for System Administrators
» User Interface programming
» Web3D Technologies
» Web Database Applications
» Web Development Technologies
» Windows Systems Administration
Stage C – Advanced electives (Choose four)
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
Computer and Internet Forensics
Information Retrieval
Intelligent Web Systems
Internet and Intranet Document Engineering
Mobile and Wireless Computing
Network Security
Secure Electronic Commerce
Usability Engineering
Web Services
Additional costs
There may be a AU$110 fee if a student seeks
an exemption at enrolment and is required
to take a challenge test. Please contact the
School of Computer Science and Information
Technology for details.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
C
MC060
Master of Computer Science
CRICOS code: 065752M
Duration: 2 years
CRICOS code: 065129A
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc060
CITY CAMPUS
The Master of Computer Science is a softwarefocused two-year degree designed for IT
graduates and software professionals, as well as
non-computing graduates.
You can transfer into this degree from any of
the previous three master programs (prior to
completion) to achieve the Master of Computer
Science, or apply for direct entry into the twoyear program.
Option 1
Advanced standing
The unique structure allows you to start with the
Advanced standing is available for those who
have completed equivalent recognised courses
in postgraduate or honours programs. Students
who complete a good minor thesis are eligible
to apply for direct entry into a PhD program in
computer science.
» Master of Information Technology
Career outlook
Graduates can work in diverse fields including
web site development and maintenance,
e-commerce applications, web databases, web
server technology, web systems management,
web project analysis and design, e-business
software design and development, web
integration officer, mobile phone applications
and the internet games industry.
» Master of Computing, or
» Master of Technology (Internet and Web
Computing)
And add a further semester of study to achieve
a specialised two-year masters degree. You can
specialise in an additional area by taking four
more subjects.
Option 2
Another option with this degree is to do
research into an area that has inspired you and
complete a minor thesis. You need to achieve
a distinction average in your studies to choose
this option. The Minor Thesis can be a pathway
into a research degree, even a PhD.
Professional recognition
Option 3
Graduates are granted professional-level
accreditation from the Australian Computer
Society.
The final option is to undertake a unique
industrial software engineering project through
YourSoftware. This is an in-house project
conducted on campus, working in a specialised
laboratory. As part of a team developed under
a model of workplace simulation, you will work
in an industry environment under the project
manager.
You may also be interested in…
» Computer science, on this page
» Information technology, page 71
www.yoursoftware.com.au
What you will study
The master program consists of 192 credit
points. For the first one-and-a-half years
full-time, the program structure follows any
one of the following:
» Master of Computing
» Master of Information Technology
» Master of Technology
(Internet and Web Computing)
Please refer to these entry in this program guide.
Legend:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 76 – 77. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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Team projects as part of YourSoftware
are sponsored by industry and industry
representatives liaise with the groups. Some
of the models of software engineering involve
daily meetings with the project supervisor.
Within six months, students develop real and
working applications across government and
not-for profit agencies and some of RMIT’s
industry partners. It is an excellent preparation
for the workforce. The projects are a really
good way of building up the critical soft skills
for future success including managinf your time,
managing your project, and communicating
what you are doing.
» Web Programming
12
Advanced standing
» Web Servers and Web Technology
12
» Windows Systems Administration
12
Exemptions from study are available and these
are usually offered in the form of a challenge
test. A small administrative fee applies to
undertake the challenge test. You can indicate
on the application form if you wish to apply for
exemptions from study, or you can ask one of
the program coordinators about exemptions
during enrolment.
Minor thesis—it’s about research
» Web-based computing
The minor thesis is a pathway to industry
research, a masters by research or a PhD. It is
a substantial work of supervised research or
development and involves:
Specialisation courses
» Bioinformatics
» Computer security
» Intelligent systems
» Networked and distributed systems
Additional costs
» Search engines
There may be a AU$110 fee if a student seeks
an exemption at enrolment and is required to
take a challenge test.
» Software engineering
Career outlook
Credit points
» Advanced Client/Server Architectures
12
» Advanced Distributed Systems
12
» Agent-Oriented Programming and Design 12
» identification of a task or problem
» search and review of the relevant literature
» Bioinformatics
12
» Computer and Internet Forensics
12
» a proposed, implemented and critically
analysed solution or partial solution
» Computer Security
12
» Cryptography and Security
12
» a written report and oral presentation.
» Data Warehousing and Data Mining
12
Topic or interest may come from an idea from
a lecture, or be an extension of work from
an assignment, or a topic supported by the
student’s employer.
» Enterprise Architecture
12
» Evolutionary Computing
12
» Foundations of Distributed Computing
12
» Information Retrieval
12
» Intelligent Agents and Agent-Oriented
Systems
12
12
» Internet and Intranet Document
Engineering
12
» Broadcast Networks and Applications
12
» Knowledge and Data Warehousing
12
» Data Communications and Net-Centric
Computing
» Mobile and Wireless Computing
12
12
» Network Programming
12
» Database Administration
12
» Network Security
12
» Database Design and Implementation
12
» Networked and Distributed Systems
12
» Digital Media Computing
12
» Object-Oriented Software Design
12
» Document Markup Languages
12
» Search Engines
12
» Secure Electronic Commerce
12
12
The following are examples of courses offered:
Elective courses
Credit points
» Algorithms and Analysis
» Artificial Intelligence
12
12
» Secure Programming Environments
» Interactive 3D Graphics and Animation
12
12
» Iphone Software Engineering
12
» Software Engineering of Large
Scale Systems
» Mobile Application Development
12
» Software Requirements Engineering
12
» Operating Systems Principles
12
» Software Testing
12
» Programming Techniques
12
» Systems Architecture
12
» Programming Using C++
12
» Web Services
12
» Real-Time Rendering and 3D Games
12
Final semester
» Scripting Language Programming
12
12
» Software Engineering: Process and Tools 12
» Unix Essentials
12
» Unix Systems Admin (Linux)
12
» Web Database Applications
12
» Web Development Technologies
12
» Web Media Technologies
12
There is currently an acute shortage of softwaretrained IT specialists. Software IT specialists with
postgraduate qualifications have excellent career
prospects, especially when combined with
industry experience. Graduates commonly work
as: analyst programmer, architect, business
analyst, computer operator, consultant/
functional consultant, database developer and
admininistrator, engineer: software network,
engineer: software, help desk/support, internet/
multimedia developer management, network
and systems, product management, project
management, QA/testers, sales: pre and
post, security, team leaders, software project
managers; chief technical officers, and technical
writers.
Professional recognition
» Electronic Commerce and Enterprise
Systems
» Software Architecture: Design and
Implementation
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Specialisation in
» Advanced databases
Complete 48 credit points
» Research Methods and Minor Thesis
48
» Software Engineering Project
48
» Four specialisation or elective courses
48
The Australian Computer Society accredits the
master degree at the professional level.
Pathways
Students who commence a Graduate Diploma
in Computing, Graduate Diploma in Information
Technology, Graduate Diploma in Software
Engineering, Master of Information Technology,
Master of Computing, or Master of Technology
(Internet and Web Computing) and follow
an approved study plan may transfer their
credits from those programs by enrolling into
the Master of Computer Science at least one
semester before they are due to complete their
current program.
Graduates who undertake the minor thesis
option as part of the Master of Computer
Science and achieve a cumulative grade
point average of 3.5 or more, together with
a good minor thesis examiner’s report, may
apply for direct entry to a PhD, with a possible
scholarship.
You may also be interested in…
» Computing, page 69
» Information technology, page 71
» Internet and Web Computing, page 72
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COMPUTER SCIENCE RESEARCH
C
GC110
Graduate Certificate in
Computer Science Research
CRICOS code: 050938B
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc110
CITY CAMPUS
This research certificate, involving coursework
(Research Methods) and Minor Thesis/Project, is
usually undertaken by students as a preliminary
to admission to the Master of Computer
Science (by research) or Doctor of Philosophy
(Computer Science) programs. Prospective
students must formulate their own research
topic, which should broadly conform to the
research interests of the School.
What you will study
Completion of the certificate involves submitting
a minor thesis or project for critical review by a
panel of experts in the field of study.
The thesis should be 20 to 50 pages long and of
publishable quality.
Teaching methods
Classes are taught in a combination of lecture,
seminar, tutorial and workshop.
You may also be interested in…
» Computing, page 69
COMPUTER SCIENCE RESEARCH
R
MR047
Master of Computer Science
CRICOS code: 065938A
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr047
DR089
Doctor of Philosophy
(Computer Science)
CRICOS code: 065728M
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr089
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
These programs involve advanced academic
research into a specific area of computer
science, such as data engineering, software
engineering, distributed systems and networks,
and intelligent systems. Students who have
not published academic papers or written an
honours or minor thesis should undertake the
Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
Research as a preliminary step for admission
to the master and PhD research programs.
Completion involves submitting a thesis of
publishable quality for critical review by a panel
of experts in the field of study.
Teaching methods
The PhD and the masters program are
research-only programs. With the exception of
the Research Methods/Strategy course, there
are no other formal lectures.
» Information technology, page 71
» Internet and web computing, page 72
Assessment
The primary requirement for completing the PhD
or master program is passing the thesis review
by an external panel of examiners.
Career outlook
Many graduates find senior positions in industry,
while job prospects for academic and research
posts in universities are also very good.
Legend:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 76 – 77. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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Minimum requirements
English proficiency requirement
Academic and other requirements
» Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band 6.5 with no individual band
below 6.0, or
Alternative entry schemes are available where stated for applicants
who do not meet the published minimum entry requirements. If you are
applying for alternative entry into a program based on your previous
experience, you must submit a full personal curriculum vitae (CV) and a
personal statement. In some instances, an interview may be required to
determine the applicant’s suitability for the program.
» TOEFL (Paper Based) 580 (TWE 4.5), or
» TOEFL (Internet Based Test – IBT) Overall score of 92 with a
minimum of 20 in all sections, or
» successful completion of REW Advanced Plus program.
Note that entry requirements are indicative minimum requirements only.
The submission of an application to RMIT does not guarantee the offer
of a place in the program.
Supplementary forms are available from:
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/forms
Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
Minimum 65% average in an
equivalent Australian undergraduate
degree in any discipline.
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they do
not have formal qualifications but can demonstrate significant
extensive industry experience.
Coursework programs
GC077 Graduate Certificate in Computing
GD055 Graduate Diploma in Computing
MC062 Master of Computing
Applicants with skills in problem solving and/or mathematics, and
clear thinking are encouraged to apply.
MC060 Master of Computer Science
GD059 Graduate Diploma in Internet and
Web Computing
MC063 Master of Technology (Internet and
Web Computing)
MC152 Master of Technology (Enterprise
Architecture)
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in computer
science, information technology or
software engineering, with at least
three years experience as a software
systems analyst or developer, and/
or experience in a lead role designing
and implementing major IT systems
for business.
All applicants will be interviewed, as part of the selection process,
to ascertain the relevance of their work experience.
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in a scientific,
technical or engineering discipline.
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they do not
have the necessary formal qualifications but can demonstrate
significant extensive industry experience or have obtained an
equivalent Australian undergraduate degree in a non-technical field.
Minimum 65% average in an
equivalent Australian undergraduate
degree in computer science
or software-oriented computer
engineering.
All applicants should note that courses in this program assume a
deep knowledge of Java, with some courses requiring knowledge
of C.
GC110 Graduate Certificate in Computer
Science Research
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) in an
equivalent Australian undergraduate
degree in computer science.
No alternative entry available.
MC179 Master of Information Management
An equivalent of an Australian
undergraduate degree in any
discipline.
A compulsory work experience component is the equivalent of
three weeks of full-time work. This can be taken at midyear or at
the end of the year. Students with appropriate experience may
seek an exemption from this placement.
GD162 Graduate Diploma in Information
Assurance
MC159 Master of Applied Science
(Information Security and Assurance)
GC038 Graduate Certificate in Information
Technology
GD057 Graduate Diploma in Information
Technology
MC061 Master of Information Technology
Credit average.
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Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they have
at least four years experience as a software systems analyst,
designer, architect, and/or project manager.
Applicants with a minimum 65% in a software-oriented equivalent
Australian graduate diploma program will also be considered.
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Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
Research programs
All research programs require:
» Research proposal outlining:
– area of research to be undertaken
– research methodology
– literature review, and
– expected outcome/s of research.
» Applicants to identify a suitable RMIT academic supervisor. Research candidatures are subject to the availability of an academic supervisor.
Research applicants should note that, while there are minimum entry requirements for master by research and doctoral programs, preference may be given
to applicants with more than the minimum requirements where there is strong competition for limited places.
Applicants who have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of study sufficient to undertake the program may also be considered for entry into a
research program.
Master by research
Minimum 65% average in an equivalent Australian bachelor degree in a related discipline.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Qualification in a related discipline equivalent to one of the following:
» Bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours
» Master by research, or
» Master by coursework that includes a research program component of at least one semester in duration.
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
OPEN MINDS
INSPIRE THOUGHT
BREAK MOULDS
RMIT’s teacher education programs employ emerging
technologies in the curriculum as well as the advice of
established industry partners.
The teacher programs aim to redefine and transform
education across the early childhood, primary and
secondary schooling sectors through highly specialised
research and coursework programs.
You will be prepared to tackle the challenges of an
increasingly diverse profession and respond to a world
under rapid change.
‘RMIT provides a unique kind of education and a learning
style that encourages one to be innovative, creative and
think independently. I would recommend this program to
all those who wish to be teachers as RMIT gives excellent
practical placements for teaching.’
VAISHALI DHOTRE, INDIA
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY)
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EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING
C
GD034
EDUCATION
C
» Contexts of Adult Learning
Graduate Diploma in
Early Childhood Teaching
CRICOS code: 066337G
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd034
MC039
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
The Master of Education program provides
you with an opportunity to develop and extend
your professional knowledge, skills, attitudes
and values in a variety of educational, training
and community contexts and within a flexible
framework. You can further develop your
knowledge and understanding of learning
and teaching and apply this through a range
of educational and workplace settings using
coursework and research methodologies.
Master of Education
CRICOS code: 060831G
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc039
What you will study
Core courses
Credit points
» Studying and Providing for Children
Birth to Two
» Linking Theory to Practice: Two to
Eight Years
12
12
12
» Facilitating Literacy and Numeracy in the
Workplace
12
CITY CAMPUS
This program provides a combination of study
areas addressing the specifics of knowledge
acquisition, skills and attitudes necessary
for success as an early childhood teacher.
The program provides primary teachers
with the skills to develop innovative learning
environments for young children. Students
will undertake 45 days of supervised teaching
practice in a range of early childhood settings,
managed in two placements of 20 and 25 days.
» Principles of Adult Learning and Teaching 12
The program allows you to engage in local
and global issues and to work across sectors
in education, government, business and the
community. You can strengthen your skills in
areas of research, learning and development,
leadership and management. Graduates work at
all levels of education, early childhood, primary,
secondary, vocational and higher education, as
well as in government and private institutions.
There is also a research option that provides a
pathway to a doctoral program.
» Cultural Diversity in Training
12
» Assessment and Reporting in Adult and
Vocational Education
12
» Flexible and e-Learning in Adult and
Vocational Education
12
Option two
Minor Thesis
» Minor Thesis A
24
» Minor Thesis B
24
» Minor Thesis C
24
Complete 24 credit points from
» Approaches to Research in Education *
24
Complete 48 credit points from
» Approaches to Research in Education
24
» Assessment, Reporting and Evaluation
24
» Contemporary Issues in Education
24
» Curriculum and Instructional Design
24
» Flexibility in Learning and Teaching
24
» Human Resource Development for
Educators
24
» Independent Study
24
» Leading and Managing Change
24
» Children, Education Settings and
Society
12
» Inclusive Education
12
» Issues and Contexts in Education
12
There are two options in the Master of
Education:
» Applied Education Project
12
» Option 1: Coursework
» Organisational Behaviour for Educators
24
» Option 2: Minor Thesis
» Principles and Contexts of Learning
24
Graduates are able to draw upon their
qualification to enhance their careers within a
broad range of organisations.
» Research Design: Theory and Practice
12
» Research Strategies – Design/
Creative Arts
12
What you will study
» Research Strategies (Social Science)
12
» Investigating Science, Mathematics,
Technology and the Environment
12
» Early Childhood Languages and
Literacies
12
» Early Childhood Teaching Professional
Practice 1
» Early Childhood Teaching Professional
Practice 2.
Career outlook
As a graduate, you will have the skills,
knowledge and capabilities to work effectively
as a teacher in kindergartens and childcare
settings, as well as in private enterprise,
government agencies and community service
organisations. Graduates are not restricted to
working in traditional early childhood educational
settings.
Professional recognition
Upon completion of the program you will be
recognised as a four-year trained teacher by
Early Childhood Australia Inc.
Legend:
Option one
Coursework
Credit points
Complete 144 credit points from
» Strategic Management in Education
24
» Studies in Learning Technology
24
» Working with Diversity
24
» Principles of Adult Learning and Teaching 12
» Approaches to Research in Education *
24
» Contexts of Adult Learning
» Assessment, Reporting and Evaluation
24
» Contemporary Issues in Education
24
» Facilitating Literacy and Numeracy in the
Workplace
12
» Curriculum and Instructional Design
24
» Cultural Diversity in Training
12
» Flexibility in Learning and Teaching
24
» Human Resource Development for
Educators
» Assessment and Reporting in Adult and
Vocational Education
12
24
» Independent Study
24
» Flexible and e-Learning in Adult and
Vocational Education
12
» Leading and Managing Change
24
» Organisational Behaviour for Educators
24
» Principles and Contexts of Learning
24
» Research Design: Theory and Practice *
12
» Research Strategies (Social Science)*
12
» Strategic Management in Education
24
» Studies in Learning Technology
24
» Working with Diversity
24
12
* Note: All masters students must choose at least
12 credit points from the Research Methods courses.
For those embarking upon the minor thesis option,
24 credit points of research methods must be
completed.
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on page 84. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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Career outlook
This program is a professional education degree
and not a stand-alone teaching qualification.
Graduates work in early childhood, primary,
secondary, vocational and workplace and
tertiary teaching; as learning and development
professionals in corporate, government and
community organisations; and in a range of
leadership and senior management positions.
Graduates are able to draw upon their
qualification to enhance their careers within a
broad range of organisations.
EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD)
C
EDUCATION (PRIMARY)
C
GD108
Graduate Diploma in Education
(Early Childhood)
CRICOS code: 012380F
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd108
GD109
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
There is no specific professional body
that requires the Master of Education for
membership.
This program provides a combination of study
areas addressing the specifics of knowledge
acquisition, skills and attitudes necessary
for success as an early childhood teacher.
The program prepares students to develop
innovative learning environments for young
children. Students will undertake 60 days of
supervised teaching practice in a range of early
childhood settings from birth to five years.
Pathways
What you will study
If you apply to enter the master program via the
graduate certificate/graduate diploma pathways
listed below, you must comply with the entry
requirements of these programs:
Year one
This program provides opportunities for you
to engage with the pedagogical issues related
to primary school teaching while developing
professional content knowledge in a wide variety
of curriculum areas. To support learning, you
will undertake 60 days of professional practice
placements in an educational setting, providing
you with extensive practical experience. By
completing this program you will acquire the
necessary professional knowledge, skills
and critical understandings of the teaching
profession.
Professional recognition
» GC020—Graduate Certificate in Tertiary
Teaching and Learning
Graduate Diploma in Education
(Primary)
CRICOS code: 042831B
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd109
Credit points
» Studying and Providing for Children
Birth to Two
» Linking Theory to Practice: Two to
Eight Years
What you will study
12
12
Year one
Credit points
» Professional Issues in Teaching
12
12
» Children, Education Settings and Society 12
» Teaching Principles and Practices
» GD031—Graduate Diploma in Education
(Educational Leadership and Management)
» Inclusive Education
12
» Science and Technology Education
12
» Issues and Contexts in Education
12
» Learning and Developing Literacies
12
» GD037—Graduate Diploma in Industrial
Education and Training
» Applied Education Project
12
» Investigating Science, Mathematics,
Technology and the Environment
» Exploring and Designing in Arts
Practice
12
12
» Early Childhood Languages and
Literacies
» Teaching Primary Mathematics
and Numeracy
12
12
12
12
» Early Childhood Professional Practice 1
–
» Teaching Health and Physical
Education for Understanding
» Early Childhood Professional Practice 2
–
» Humanities and Global Education
» Early Childhood Professional Practice 3
–
» Primary Professional Practice 1
–
» Primary Professional Practice 2
–
» Primary Professional Practice 3
–
Career outlook
Currently there are many child care centres and
kindergartens wishing to employ qualified early
childhood professionals.
Professional recognition
Upon completion of the program you will be
recognised as a four-year trained teacher by
Early Childhood Australia Inc.
Additional costs
You may have to purchase course workbooks.
Total cost less than AU$100.
Career outlook
All graduates seeking employment are
recognised as qualified generalist classroom
teachers by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
Professional recognition
The program is recognised by the Victorian
Institute of Teaching. The program content is
designed to meet the current requirements of
employing authorities in Australia.
Global connections
You will have the opportunity to complete
professional practice placements overseas (at
your own expense).
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GD110
Graduate Diploma in Education
(Secondary)
CRICOS code: 042831B
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd110
C
GD031
Graduate Diploma in Educational
Leadership and Management
CRICOS code: 030991G
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd031
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
This program prepares students to teach in
secondary schools in a range of specialist
areas. It combines theoretical coursework in
education issues with teaching method studies
in two specialist areas. Students also complete
a minimum of 45 days supervised teaching
practice in education settings, organised as
two blocks.
What you will study
Core courses
» Contexts of Adult Learning
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
AND MANAGEMENT
Credit points
» Imagining Social Futures
12
» Learners, Learning and Teaching
12
» Teaching as Community
12
» Teaching across the Curriculum
12
Electives
Select two pairs of courses
CITY CAMPUS
The Graduate Diploma in Educational
Leadership and Management provides you
with the opportunity to recognise, develop and
extend your professional knowledge and skills
within a flexible framework which will equip
you for senior positions of responsibility in a
variety of educational, training and community
contexts.
Using research and project skills you can
develop your understanding of complex issues
surrounding leadership. Graduates will be
employable as senior practitioners in a variety
of educational, training and community settings
which require high levels of knowledge and
skills in areas such as change management,
educational leadership, strategic management
and human resource development.
» Biology Method A and B
24
What you will study
» Chemistry Method A and B
24
Semester one
12
» Facilitating Literacy and Numeracy in the
Workplace
12
» Cultural Diversity in Training
12
» Assessment and Reporting in Adult and
Vocational Education
12
» Flexible and e-Learning in Adult and
Vocational Education
12
* Students can choose no more than 24 credit points
from the Research Methods courses
Career outlook
Graduates may be employable as senior
practitioners in a variety of education, training
and community settings which require high
levels of knowledge and skills in areas such as
change management, educational leadership,
strategic management and human resource
development.
Pathways
The Graduate Diploma in Educational
Leadership and Management is an accepted
pathway into the Master of Education. Note all
masters students must complete at least 12
credit points of an approved Research Methods
course.
Credit points
» Computer and Technology Method A and B 24
» English Method A and B
24
» Social Education Method A and B
24
» General Science Method A and B
24
» Health Method A and B
24
» Home Economics Method A and B
24
» Languages Other Than English
Method A and B
24
» Maths Method A and B
24
» Media Method A and B
24
Complete 48 credit points from
» Contemporary Issues in Education
24
» Human Resource Development for
Educators
24
» Leading and Managing Change
24
» Organisational Behaviour for Educators
24
» Strategic Management in Education
24
» Working with Diversity
24
» Performing Arts (Drama) Method A and B 24
Additional courses to be completed for the
graduate diploma
» Physical Education Method A and B
24
» Contemporary Issues in Education
24
» Physics Method A and B
24
» Psychology Method A and B
24
» Human Resource Development for
Educators
24
24
» Leading and Managing Change
24
» Organisational Behaviour for Educators
24
» Humanities Method A and B
» Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages Method A and B
24
Career outlook
All graduates seeking employment are
recognised as qualified generalist classroom
teachers by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
» Strategic Management in Education
24
» Working with Diversity
24
» Approaches to Research in Education *
24
» Assessment, Reporting and Evaluation
24
» Curriculum and Instructional Design
24
» Flexibility in Learning and Teaching
24
Professional recognition
» Principles and Contexts of Learning
24
The program is recognised by the Victorian
Institute of Teaching. The program content is
designed to meet the current requirements of
employing authorities in Australia.
» Research Design: Theory and Practice *
12
» Research Strategies (Social Sciences) *
12
» Studies in Learning Technology
24
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» Principles of Adult Learning and Teaching 12
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INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION
AND TRAINING
GD037
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Career outlook
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GC020
Graduate Diploma in Industrial
Education and Training*
CRICOS code: 019081E
*This program is undergoing a review. Please check the
RMIT website for updates.
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd037
Graduate Certificate in Tertiary
Teaching and Learning
CRICOS code: 063582G
Duration: 0.5 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc020
CITY AND BUNDOORA CAMPUSES
CITY CAMPUS
The Graduate Diploma in Industrial Education
and Training provides students with the
educational leadership and management skills
required in a variety of education and training
fields.
What you will study
Semester one
TERTIARY TEACHING
AND LEARNING
Credit points
» Principles and Contexts of Learning
24
Complete 24 credit points from
» Assessment, Reporting and Evaluation
24
» Curriculum and Instructional Design
24
» Flexibility in Learning and Teaching
24
» Working with Diversity
24
Additional courses to be completed for the
graduate diploma
The Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching
and Learning (TTL) offered by RMIT’s School of
Education is designed to improve the learning
and teaching practices of tertiary teachers and
prepare them to teach effectively in the higher
education sector.
Graduates are currently employed in higher
education teaching and research positions in
universities.
Pathways
The Graduate Certificate (TTL) is an accepted
pathway into the Master of Education. A further
96 credit points is required for completion of the
Master of Education.
The program provides opportunities for you to
explore issues in tertiary learning and teaching,
course design, assessment and creative
problem solving in the context of current and
emerging professional practice. Building on
professional practice and providing opportunities
for you to shape the program around your
needs and experiences of teaching in a tertiary
environment is a key feature of the Graduate
Certificate (TTL).
What you will study
Core courses are:
» Tertiary Teaching and Learning
Complete 48 credit points from
» Internationalising the Curriculum
» Approaches to Research in Education*
24
» Assessment, Reporting and Evaluation
24
» Contemporary Issues in Education
24
» Curriculum and Instructional Design
24
» Flexibility in Learning and Teaching
24
» Research Design: Theory and Practice*
12
» Technological Implications of Tertiary
Teaching and Learning
Students also choose one course from:
» Implementing Tertiary Teaching and Learning
or
» Supervision of Higher Degrees by Research
» Research Strategies
(Design/Creative Arts)*
12
» Research Strategies (Social Sciences)*
12
» Working with Diversity
24
* Students can choose no more than 24 credit points
from the Research Methods courses
Career outlook
Graduates have found employment across the
workplace, education and training sectors in
a variety of roles as TAFE teachers, workplace
trainers and assessors, training managers,
developers of training packages, private
consultants and community educators.
Teaching methods
Classes are taught in a combination of lecture,
seminar, and practical sessions. Two of the
courses are taught as intensives in the semester
breaks and two are taught face-to-face during
the semester.
Additional costs
There is a prescribed text and suggested texts,
around AU$50 – AU$200.
Pathways
This program is an accepted pathway into the
Master of Education with a distinction average.
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MR018
Master of Education
CRICOS code: 012978J
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr018
MR019
Master of Arts
CRICOS code: 069380B
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr019
DR071
Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
CRICOS code: 065720G
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr071
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
The Doctor of Philosophy (Education), Master of
Education and the Master of Arts are normally
awarded for a thesis or project based on original
research that contributes to knowledge in the
area investigated. A research method course
is a compulsory requirement of this program.
RMIT’s School of Education has expertise in
the general areas of curriculum, educational
processes and applied education. In the
curriculum area, there are strengths in arts
education, mathematics education, language
and literacy, health and physical education,
post-compulsory education and training, and
educational leadership and management. In
the area of processes, there are strengths in
learning, early childhood, primary, secondary
and transitions. In the applied education area
there are strengths in educational technology,
teaching methods and curriculum design.
Research degrees by project combine a
traditional research methodology and skill
base with a contemporary understanding of
organisations and professional practice in the
workplace. These degrees enable individuals
and their organisations to study a workplace
concern and produce a comprehensively
researched outcome that feeds back into the
organisation.
What you will study
Students enrol in Research Design: Theory
and Practice in the first semester. This is the
compulsory 12 credit point research methods
course requirement of all three programs.
Students also enrol in Thesis A in the first
semester of the program. Thereafter, students
enrol in Thesis A and B each semester.
Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout each
semester and includes two student progress
reports each year; satisfactory progress reports
for the senior supervisor; student presentations
at research students’ conferences each year;
any requirements requested by the RMIT School
of Graduate Research; and the final thesis
examinations.
Pathways
Students who have completed a research
masters degree, or who have a minor thesis
(15 000 to 20 000 words) in a honours program
or a coursework masters program may apply for
direct entry into DR071.
Career outlook
Doctor of Philosophy (Education), Master of
Education and Master of Arts (by Research)
enables graduates to qualify for employment
in senior positions associated with the
management of training in a wide variety of
occupations. The skills acquired in this course
assist in preparing people for prospective
employment in the emerging industry training
and employment placement settings.
As a prospective candidate for a higher degree
by research you should discuss your possible
research topics and the availability of suitable
supervisors with the deputy head, research and
innovation before making an application. The
School of Education has 35 academics with a
diverse range of research interests.
Some key characteristics of the by-project mode
include industry partnership, collaboration,
research linked to action, positive change for
the organisation and individual, and action
learning/action research approaches within a
project framework. The degree promotes an
explicit relationship between research, learning
and change. As a consequence the program is
challenging for individuals as they grapple with
the generation of new knowledge and how this
knowledge informs action.
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Minimum requirements
English proficiency requirement
Academic and other requirements
» Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band 7.0 with no individual band
below 6.5, or
Alternative entry schemes are available where stated for applicants
who do not meet the published minimum entry requirements. If you are
applying for alternative entry into a program based on your previous
experience, you must submit a full personal curriculum vitae (CV) and a
personal statement. In some instances, an interview may be required to
determine the applicant’s suitability for the program.
» TOEFL (Paper Based) 600 (TWE 5.0), or
» TOEFL (Internet Based Test – IBT) overall score of 100 with a
minimum of 24 in writing and 22 in all other sections.
Note that entry requirements are indicative minimum requirements only.
The submission of an application to RMIT does not guarantee the offer
of a place in the program.
Supplementary forms are available from:
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/forms
Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
GD034 Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood
Teaching
An equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in primary teacher education.
No alternative entry available.
GD108 Graduate Diploma in Education (Early
Childhood)
An equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in any discipline.
Work experience in the field is advantageous.
An equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in any discipline.
Applicants may be considered for entry if they have a tertiary
qualification (post-secondary studies) and can submit evidence of
experience in a related field.
Coursework programs
GD109 Graduate Diploma in Education
(Primary)
GD110 Graduate Diploma in Education
(Secondary)
GC020 Graduate Certificate in Tertiary
Teaching and Learning
Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
program must have a sequence in two secondary teaching
disciplines, that is, at least two years’ completed tertiary education
in two subject areas in which the future teacher is prepared to
teach in secondary schools. Applicants are strongly advised to
check the Victorian Institute of Teaching specialist area guidelines
regarding their eligibility for entry into two teaching methods.
GD037 Graduate Diploma in Industrial
Education and Training
GD031 Graduate Diploma in Educational
Leadership and Management
MC039 Master of Education
An equivalent of an Australian
undergraduate degree of a minimum
of three years.
Additional experience in the field is advantageous.
Research programs
All research programs require:
» Research proposal outlining:
– area of research to be undertaken
– research methodology
– literature review, and
– expected outcome/s of research.
» Applicants to identify a suitable RMIT academic supervisor in consultation with Deputy Head Research in the School of Education. Research candidatures
are subject to the availability of an academic supervisor.
Research applicants should note that, while there are minimum entry requirements for master by research and doctoral programs, preference may be given to
applicants with more than the minimum requirements where there is strong competition for limited places.
Applicants who have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of study sufficient to undertake the program may also be considered for entry into a
research program. Such applicants must provide evidence of their knowledge and experience with their application.
MR018 Master of Education
Minimum 65% average in an equivalent Australian bachelor degree in a related discipline.
MR019 Master of Arts
DR071 Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
Qualification in a related discipline equivalent to one of the following:
» Bachelor degree with 1st or upper 2nd class honours
» Master by research, or
» Master by coursework that includes a research program component of at least one semester full time in
duration and which involves a minor thesis of 15 000 to 20 000 words.
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INTO PRACTICAL
APPLICATIONS
RMIT is a leader in the engineering field and has a strong international
reputation for the academic excellence of its programs.
Through the RMIT International Experience and Research Program
(RIIERP) engineering students may have the opportunity to undertake a
work or research placement in Europe, Asia or the USA with organisations
such as Boeing, Siemens, BMW and Rolls-Royce.
RMIT’s engagement with industry ensures that your program is highly
specialised, practical and opens up professional opportunities globally.
‘RMIT has one of the best reputations in the aerospace sector and
has great industry connections. I am passionate about aerospace
technology, which is why I chose to study at RMIT University.
‘Highlights of my studies to date include participating in the
inaugural three minute thesis competition at the University
of Queensland in Brisbane and attending the Smart Material
Conference of ASME at Philadelphia in USA.’
ALI DALIRI, IRAN
MASTER OF ENGINEERING BY RESEARCH
(AEROSPACE/SYSTEMS ENGINEERING)
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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
MANAGEMENT
What you will study
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GC133
Graduate Certificate in Aircraft
Maintenance Management
CRICOS code: 061262F
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc133
CITY CAMPUS
The Graduate Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance
Management focuses on specialised aircraft
maintenance. It is designed for both local
and international students who require a
postgraduate qualification in maintenance
management systems. This program integrates
the human factor including threat and error
management issues into the technical aspects.
The maintenance and repair organisation sector
is a complex one that includes both in-house
and outsourced operations. As operations
become more complex, aircraft systems
increase in sophistication, modularisation and
diagnostic complexity. As a result, individuals
now need better supervisory and management
skills.
The graduate certificate consists of 48 credit
points. The following is an example of courses
offered.
Core aviation generalist units
Credit points
» Aerospace Industry Infrastructure
12
» Aviation Safety Systems
12
Program objectives
Select two electives
» Aircraft Maintenance Management
12
» Aviation Systems Analysis for
Maintenance
12
» Maintenance Management:
The Regulatory Environment
12
» Project Management for Aviation
Operations
12
Career outlook
Graduates will be competitively positioned for
advancement with aerospace manufacturers
(e.g. Airbus, Bombardier, British Aerospace,
Rolls-Royce, Boeing, Pratt & Whitney), airlines
and maintenance and repair organisations
(MRO), working regionally or globally.
» Training for those with managerial potential.
» develop current and future practitioners
starting as maintenance engineers and
advancing their careers to supervisory and
management roles within the technical/
functional area of the organisation, ensuring
the professional recognition of their role
within the industry, and their value to the
organisation
The Graduate Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance
Management is a specialist program allowing for
articulation into the Master of Aviation Industry
Management.
» satisfy the increasing process management
and leadership requirements of the aviation
technology sector
GC026
This program includes learning outcomes that
guide the development of knowledge and skills
to deal with organisational change aimed at
establishing a culture of safety. This meets the
stated needs of airlines as they manage their
fleet and its maintenance.
Graduate Certificate in
Aviation Industry Management
CRICOS code: 061667G
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc026
GD042
Graduate Diploma in
Aviation Industry Management
CRICOS code: 061668F
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd042
MC045
Master of Aviation Industry
Management
CRICOS code: 061669E
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc045
CITY CAMPUS
Aviation is a dynamic international industry.
There is a world-wide industry trend that
indicates the need for aviation managers with
higher-level qualifications to function effectively
in this highly competitive field.
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» A relevant introduction to air transport for
recent graduates.
Pathways
AVIATION INDUSTRY
MANAGEMENT
The aviation industry management programs
aim to apply modern management techniques
to the air transport industry. They cater for
those from industry needing enhanced skills
and knowledge for advanced management
positions, and recent graduates intending to
make a career in the air transport industry. Care
has been taken to reflect the international nature
of the air transport and air operations business,
by ensuring the programs have relevance to
students from all parts of the world.
Benefits of the program:
The program aims to:
» promote a consistent approach to the
maintenance of appropriate levels of safety
in the management of the interface between
technical and human systems.
In recognition of the industry’s need for
management training, RMIT offers the Master of
Aviation Industry Management program with a
special focus on the aviation industry. This is an
international program and includes partnerships
with airlines, airports, maintenance repair
organisations, freight organisations and other
educational institutions in four countries.
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» An opportunity to enter the civil air transport
business for those wanting to change career
paths.
» An industry-driven program linking current
practice with theoretical models for an
integrated approach for those advancing
their careers.
What you will study
The master program consists of 144 credit
points. This incorporates the graduate diploma
and the graduate certificate.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Graduate certificate
Credit points
» Core Aviation Generalist Units
24
» Core Business Foundation Unit
12
» Elective
12
Additional courses to be completed for the
graduate diploma
» Core Aviation Generalist Unit
12
» Core Business Foundation Units
24
» Elective
12
Additional courses to be completed for the
master
» Aviation Research Project
24
» Core Business Foundation Unit
12
» Elective
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Career outlook
Career outlook
Career outlook
The Master of Aviation Industry Management
is relevant to individuals making a mid-career
transfer to management from operations or
engineering professional streams in the aviation
industry.
Graduates will be competitively positioned
for advancement as safety managers or in
safety related fields (e.g. safety auditors, safety
trainers, consultants or developers of safety
systems).
Graduates will be competitively positioned for
advancement within aerospace manufacturers
(e.g. Airbus, Bombardier, British Aerospace,
Rolls-Royce, Boeing, Pratt & Whitney), airport
authorities, free trade zones, maintenance and
repair organisations (MRO), air parcel carriers,
consultancy firms and organisations dealing with
aviation insurance and finance.
It is also relevant to professional managers
wishing to transfer into the aviation sector. It
offers graduates the opportunity to progress into
operational or strategic managerial positions.
Pathways
Pathways
The Graduate Certificate in Aviation Safety
and Risk Management is a specialist program
allowing for progress into the Master of Aviation
Industry Management.
Advanced entry may be given on the basis of
significant industry experience and/or relevant
postgraduate studies.
AVIATION SUPPLY CHAIN
MANAGEMENT
GC132
AVIATION SAFETY AND
RISK MANAGEMENT
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GC113
Graduate Certificate in Aviation Safety
and Risk Management
CRICOS code: 060518F
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc113
CITY CAMPUS
The issue of aviation safety is a global one that
is increasing in importance. The introduction
of new, stringent requirements for the
implementation of safety management systems
by the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) and national regulators (CASA and CAA
NZ), combined with the increasing requirements
for corporate governance, means the field is one
of the most rapidly growing areas in the industry.
RMIT’s Graduate Certificate in Aviation
Safety and Risk Management focuses on this
specialised sector of the aviation industry.
Designed for individuals currently working
within the industry (airlines, airports, and
defence logistics), the program aims to produce
graduates equipped to meet the growing needs
of aviation safety and risk management.
What you will study
The graduate certificate consists of 48 credit
points. The following is an example of courses
offered.
Core aviation generalist units
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Graduate Certificate in Aviation
Supply Chain Management
CRICOS code: 061261G
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc132
12
» Aviation Safety Systems
12
Select two electives
The Graduate Certificate in Aviation Supply
Chain Management is a specialist program
allowing for progress into the Master of Aviation
Industry Management.
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
ENGINEERING
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MC180
CITY CAMPUS
The Graduate Certificate in Aviation Supply
Chain Management focuses on the specialised
sector of the aviation industry that relates to
the development and maintenance of dynamic
transport infrastructures. Picking up where land
and sea logistics drops off, it deals with freight
forwarders, free trade zones and movement of
parts for maintenance repair organisations.
Master of Engineering (Electrical
and Electronic Engineering)
CRICOS code: 072752G
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc180
CITY CAMPUS
This masters program is a new opportunity
for engineering graduates to advance their
professional careers. The program develops
both technical and professional engineering
skills.
Developed to enhance the capabilities of
those working in the sector, it provides a firm
grounding in transport policy, planning and
business management. Designed for current
and future practitioners involved in air freight
management or air logistics operations, the
program provides a professional career
pathway in the specialised sector of the
aviation transport field.
During the two years (full-time) of this program,
you will broaden and sharpen your technical
skills in your selected fields of electrical,
electronic, telecommunication, computer and
network engineering.
What you will study
What you will study
The graduate certificate consists of 48 credit
points. The following is an example of courses
offered.
This master program requires completion of
192 credit points. Beside compulsory core
courses, you have the opportunity to select
technical electives in electrical, electronic,
telecommunication, network and computer
engineering to match your career goals.
Core aviation generalist units
Additionally, the program will enhance your
professional development in communication,
teamwork, leadership and management, as well
as research skills.
Credit points
» Aerospace Industry Infrastructure
12
» Aviation Safety Systems
12
Credit points
» Aerospace Industry Infrastructures
Pathways
Select two electives
» Aviation Supply and Demand Interfaces
12
» Aviation Supply Chain Strategic
Management and Policy Development
12
In both years of the program you will undertake
major professional engineering projects
to reinforce technical skills learnt through
coursework, as well as to provide opportunities
to improve teamwork and communication skills.
Alongside the project work you will take core
courses and a selection of technical electives as
seen in the lists below.
» Aviation Risk Management
12
» Aviation Supply Chain Support Structures 12
» Human Factors in Aviation Safety
12
» Integrated Logistics Support Management 12
» Implementing and Managing
Airport Security
12
Year one
» Incident and Accident Investigation
12
» Professional Engineering Project A
» Professional Engineering Project B
» Select 4 core courses
» Select 2 technical electives
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» Professional Engineering Advanced Project A
» Professional Engineering Advanced Project B
» Select 6 technical electives
Professional recognition
Sample of technical electives:
» Microsystems Technology (PG)
Accreditation by Engineers Australia is being
sought for this program to enable its grauduates
to be recognised as professional engineers
in Australia and member countries of the
Washington Accord.
» Mobile and Personal Communication
Systems Engineering (PG)
www.washingtonaccord.org/
washington-accord
» Satellite Communication Systems
Engineering (PG)
Pathways
» Computer Robotics and Control (PG)
» Digital Design Automation (PG)
» Network Engineering (PG)
» Network Management and Security (PG)
» Power System Analysis and Control (PG)
» Professional Industrial Experience
» Project Management and Entrepreneurship
(PG)
You may also be interested in…
» Renewable Electrical Energy Systems (PG)
» Electrical engineering, on this page
» Rf And Mixed Signal Design (PG)
» Electronic engineering, page 89
» VLSI Digital Signal Processing Systems (PG)
» Network engineering, page 92
Teaching methods
» Telecommunication engineering, page 94
Classes are taught in a combination of lecture,
seminar, tutorial, workshop, studio, practical and
laboratory sessions.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Advanced standing
Alternatively, you can continue with coursebased study, selecting subjects from a range of
electives.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Year one
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Graduate Certificate in
Electrical Engineering
CRICOS code: 068162J
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc142
Career outlook
MC176
In the public sector, they provide the
community with essential services in areas
such as telecommunications, networks, energy,
transportation, security, defence, health,
education, emergency services and environment
protection.
The master consists of 144 credit points. The
graduate diploma consists of 96 credit points,
and the graduate certificate consists of 48 credit
points.
In the second year, you have the choice to take
on a research project. If you are already working
in an area related to your research topic, the
project can be aligned to the work you are doing.
GC142
GD173
In the private sector, graduates may work in the
design, manufacture and supply of engineering
devices, systems, networks and services. Their
roles range from technical experts, technical or
business managers to executive officers.
What you will study
» Advanced Control Systems
Advanced standing may be granted for
applicants with an appropriate postgraduate
qualification or equivalent. This will be
considered on an individual basis.
Graduates of this program will have gained
leading-edge technical knowledge and
skills and much enhanced skills in research,
communication, teamwork, leadership and
management. They are thus well prepared for
career advancement and leadership roles in
industry.
The programs focus on technical areas of
electrical engineering, including renewable
energy and high-voltage systems. These
technical studies are complemented by a focus
on further developing professional skills in
teamwork, communication and management.
The first year of the program is mainly course
based. You will take core courses in power
engineering, control systems and renewable
energy, as well as electives from an approved list.
Students who have completed the Graduate
Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic
Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering,
Computer Engineering or Network Engineering
may be able to progress directly in to the
masters program.
» Real Time Systems Design (PG)
Students learn core information in lectures,
followed by small group activities in seminars
and tutorials, and experiments.
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Graduates may establish their own businesses
operating in local and global markets. Some
may undertake higher studies by research.
Graduate Diploma in
Electrical Engineering
CRICOS code: 068163G
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd173
Master of Engineering
(Electrical Engineering)
CRICOS code: 068164G
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc176
» Power Electronics and Electromagnetic
Compatibility
» Power Engineering II
» Renewable Electrical Energy Systems
Year two
» Research Project
or
» Digital Signal Processing
» Intelligent Systems
» Network Engineering
» Power System Analysis and Control
» Real Time Estimation and Control
» Variable Speed Drives
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Advanced standing
The power engineering and energy industry
sectors are experiencing steady growth
worldwide. The electrical engineering programs
are designed for electrical engineering graduates
who want to acquire specialised knowledge of
the latest advancements in the field of power
engineering. The programs are also suitable for
graduates from other disciplines who want to
move into the power engineering and/or energy
sectors.
Advanced standing may be granted for
applicants with an appropriate postgraduate
qualification or equivalent. This will be
considered on an individual basis.
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Career outlook
What you will study
Career outlook
The sectors of smart grid technology and
renewable energy are experiencing rapid
growth. As a result, the field of power
engineering has a strong employment market,
offering a range of opportunities to electrical
engineers.
The master consists of 144 credit points. The
graduate diploma consists of 96 credit points
and the graduate certificate consists of 48 credit
points.
Graduates are well equipped with extensive
knowledge and skills in electronic technologies.
They will have developed complementary
business skills in communication, teamwork and
management.
Graduates of these programs will combine
leading-edge knowledge and skills in power
engineering with effective business skills in
communication, teamwork and management.
This combination ensures they are well prepared
for career advancement and leadership roles in
the power industry.
In the first year you will take core courses on
various areas of system and device design and
simulation. You will also select electives from
an approved list. In the second year, you have
the choice to take a research project. If you
are already working in an area related to your
research topic, the project can be aligned to the
work you are doing.
» Electronic engineering, on this page
Alternatively, you can continue with coursebased study, selecting subjects from a range
of electives. These include mircofluidics, digital
system design, and microwave circuits. You also
have the option within these electives to study
project design and problem solving.
» Network engineering, page 92
The following is an example of courses offered:
» Telecommunication engineering, page 94
Year one
You may also be interested in…
» Electrical and electronic engineering,
page 87
Credit points
» Semicondutor Device Fabrication
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
C
GC025
Graduate Certificate in
Electronic Engineering
CRICOS code: 025454G
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc025
GD041
Graduate Diploma in
Electronic Engineering
CRICOS code: 025455G
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd041
MC043
Master of Engineering
(Electronic Engineering)
CRICOS code: 025456F
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc043
» HDL & High Level Synthesis
Graduates may choose to establish their own
business operating in the local and international
electronic market and/or choose to undertake
further studies in research and development.
You may also be interested in…
» Electrical engineering, page 88
» Semiconductor Physics and Materials
» Network engineering, page 92
Year two
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» Telecommunication engineering, page 94
or
Select 48 credit points from an approved course
list, such as the those listed below.
» Sensors and Measurement Technologies
» Microsystems Technology
» Numerical Analysis of Electronic Devices
» Digital System Design
» Embedded System Design
» Advances and Applications of Micro- and
Nano-Technologies
CITY CAMPUS
» Advanced VLSI Design
Engineering is a dynamic field. These electronic
engineering programs give people who have
graduated from electronic, telecommunications,
computer or electrical studies the opportunity to
acquire specialised knowledge of advancements
in electronic engineering. Qualified technologists
with relevant industrial experience are
encouraged to apply.
» Integrated Circuit Design
These programs go beyond the theory of recent
engineering developments. Particular attention
is given to developing your professional abilities,
focusing on technical, personal and business
skills. As a result, graduates are well equipped
for leadership roles in business and industry.
Additional costs
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
C
GC034
Graduate Certificate in
Engineering Management
CRICOS code: 024383D
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc034
GD049
Graduate Diploma in
Engineering Management
CRICOS code: 029677E
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd049
» Project preparation, planning and problem
solving
MC052 Master of Engineering (Management)
Duration: 1.5 years
CRICOS code: 024382E
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc052
» Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices
CITY CAMPUS
» RF and Mixed Signal Design
The Master of Engineering (Management)
program aims to prepare graduates for
leadership roles in the management
of engineering and technology-based
organisations.
» Integrated Optics
» Project Management & Entrepreneurship
Some courses will require textbooks and course
notes. However many resources will be available
online.
Advanced standing
Advanced standing may be granted for
applicants with an appropriate postgraduate
qualification or equivalent. This will be
considered on an individual basis.
Legend:
In the public sector, electronic engineers
work on essential services such as
telecommunications, transportation, security,
defence, health, emergency services and the
environment.
» Electrical and electronic engineering,
page 87
» EDA Tools & Design Method
» Research Project (1 semester fulltime)
In the private sector, graduates may work
in the design, manufacture and supply of
electronic products, systems and services.
Job opportunities include: technical experts,
business managers, and executive officers.
The program is tailored to individual needs,
allowing students to develop skills and expertise
in a broad range of engineering management
practices. Students can focus their studies in
the following areas: technology management,
environmental management, performance
management, risk management, engineering
economic strategy, international engineering
management, project management, quality
management, logistics management, and
systems engineering.
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 97 – 99. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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Specialisations from other areas within RMIT are
also available.
The program’s major strengths come from a
focus on: thinking strategically; addressing
problems from a new point of view; challenging
established practices and norms; developing
innovative approaches; understanding how to
manage an ever-changing technology base; and
developing a systems approach to problem and/
or opportunity definition.
Students develop an understanding of the
many facets of contemporary engineering
management and the impact of new technology
and technological change on engineering and
technology-based organisations.
The program exposes students to real-world
issues in the areas of: risk and feasibility;
managing innovation; developing systems
thinking approaches; quality management;
environmental management systems; cleaner
production; strategic planning; financial
management; performance management;
international issues; and technology
management.
Career outlook
What you will study
The program is intended to prepare individuals
who will assume management responsibilities in
engineering and technology-based enterprises
and organisations.
The master program consists of 144 credit
points. This incorporates the graduate diploma
and the graduate certificate.
Pathways
Graduate certificate
Advanced entry into the master program may
be given on the basis of significant industry
experience and relevant postgraduate studies.
» Integrated Logistics Support
Management
12
» Project Management
12
INTEGRATED LOGISTICS
MANAGEMENT
C
» Logistics Engineering And Systems
12
Graduate Certificate in
Integrated Logistics Management
CRICOS code: 060677B
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc075
» Risk And Technology Decisions
12
GD051
Electives
GC075
MC054
The master program consists of 144 credit
points. This incorporates the graduate diploma
and the graduate certificate.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Graduate certificate
Credit points
» Building Quality Organisations
12
» Industrial Systems and Environment
12
» Management of Technology
12
» Elective (see list below)
12
Additional courses to be completed for the
graduate diploma
» Engineering Economic Strategy
12
» Risk Management and Feasibility
12
» Two electives (see list below)
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Additional courses to be completed for the
master
» Engineering Management Project
12
» Engineering Management Thesis
12
» Research Investigation And Analysis
12
» Elective (see list below)
12
Electives list
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» International Engineering Management
12
» Introduction to Project Management
12
» Measurement and Improvement
12
» Performance Management Foundations
12
» Planning and Control
12
» Quality Systems
12
» Variation and Change
12
Credit points
Additional courses to be completed for the
graduate diploma
Graduate Diploma in
Integrated Logistics Management
CRICOS code: 060678A
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd051
What you will study
The following is an example of courses offered:
Master of Engineering
(Integrated Logistics Management)
CRICOS code: 022248E
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc054
Additional courses to be completed for the
master
» Research Project
24
Select 24 credit points for the graduate
certificate, 48 credit points for the graduate
diploma and 72 credit points for the master
» Building Quality Organisations
12
» Engineering Economic Strategy
12
» International Engineering Management
12
» Research Investigations and Analysis
12
» System Simulation and Characterisation
12
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» Introduction to Systems Engineering
12
The integrated logistics management programs
equip you with the knowledge and skills needed
to master the modern integrated logistics
environment and operate successfully in that
area.
» Supply Chain Principles
12
» Accounting for Management Decisions
12
The Master of Engineering (Integrated Logistics
Management) provides a postgraduate,
vocationally-oriented program for practising
managers in the field of integrated logistics
management.
Career outlook
In combining elements of the programs
presented by RMIT’s School of Marketing
and the School of Aerospace, Mechanical
and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT has
identified a logistics management and systems
engineering approach that matches the needs of
military organisations, defence-related industries
and capital intensive industries.
» Strategic Planning in Marketing
12
» E-Business Supply Chains
12
The program produces graduates who can
contribute as professionals in the rapidly
expanding field of logistics management.
Pathways
Advanced entry may be given on the basis of
significant industry experience and/or relevant
postgraduate studies.
The coursework and the major research project
give both depth and breadth to your studies.
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INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE
ENGINEERING
C
GC131
Graduate Certificate in International
Automotive Engineering
CRICOS code: 060515J
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc131
GD164
Graduate Diploma in International
Automotive Engineering
CRICOS code: 060516G
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd164
MC160
The following is an example of courses offered:
Global connections
Year one
There are very strong links with the University of
Applied Science in Ingolstadt, Germany with the
option of studying abroad through an exchange
program.
Credit points
Semester one
» Computational Engineering for
Automotive Applications
12
» Management of Automotive Design and
Development
12
» Management of Automotive
Manufacturing
12
» Automotive Project 1
12
Semester two
Pathways
Master of Engineering (International
Automotive Engineering)
Duration: 1.5 years
CRICOS code: 060517G
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc160
» Automotive Materials
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Year two
Higher levels of technology in today’s
automotive industry have led to government
and regulatory bodies imposing stringent
environmental and safety standards on
automobile manufacturers. As a result, there is a
worldwide need to increase the knowledge and
skill levels of the automotive industry.
» Automotive Research Project
24
» Electives
24
» Advanced CAE for Automotive
Applications
12
The Master of Engineering (International
Automotive Engineering) provides you with
an in-depth understanding of engineering
disciplines of the automotive production life
cycle. It offers insights into state-of-the-art
infrastructure and different work ethics by
providing the opportunity to carry out work
experience or research projects at multinational
automotive companies worldwide.
» Automotive Electronics
12
» International Industry Experience 2
(available year two only)
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The integration of classroom learning and
workplace experience provides students with
the opportunity to apply their knowledge and
problem-solving skills in a real workplace setting.
The program focuses on new sustainable design
and manufacturing practices based on the entire
life cycle (from ‘cradle to grave’) of vehicles.
This incorporates the design for disposal and
recycling, disassembly, life cycle assessment,
alternative fuels and power-trains, and light
structures.
» Engineering Management
What you will study
The development of the program’s curriculum
was carried out in consultation with a range of
automotive industry and education stakeholders
including the University of Ingolstadt, Germany,
AutoCRC, Ford Australia, General Motors
Holden, Pacifica, Futuris, SAE-Australasia).
The master program consists of 144 credit
points. This incorporates the graduate diploma
(96 credit points) and the graduate certificate
(48 credit points).
Legend:
Students who select to pursue the RMIT
International Industry Experience and Research
Program (RIIERP) will have the opportunity
for a 6-months industry placement in a major
overseas automotive manufacturer or supplier
(e.g. VW, AUDI, BMW, Bosch, Siemens, etc.).
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» Automotive Systems and Control
12
» Automotive Project 2
12
» Elective
12
Candidates for the master program who have
completed a Graduate Diploma in International
Automotive Engineering may articulate directly
into the master program.
You may also be interested in…
» Engineering management, page 89
» Integrated logistics management, page 90
» Manufacturing, on this page
Electives
» Sustainable energy, page 93
Program electives may include:
» Systems engineering, page 93
MANUFACTURING
C
GD001
» Vehicle Noise Vibration Harshness
12
» Vehicle Power-Train Technologies
12
Other electives from the following postgraduate
programs offered by the School of Aerospace,
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering:
» Integrated Logistics Management
» Manufacturing
» Quality Management
» Sustainable Energy
» Systems Engineering
Career outlook
Graduates will be able to work effectively as
automotive engineering specialists, leading
technological innovation in cross-disciplinary
teams.
They will be able to work effectively within, and
between, geographically and culturally diverse
settings with a broad understanding of the
complex automotive supply chain and logistics
involved.
In catering for local and international
students, this program offers the flexibility
for specialisation in automotive design
and development as well as in automotive
manufacturing engineering processes. It
develops the specialised automotive engineering
skills that are currently in short supply, but are
increasingly in high demand by the automotive
industry.
Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing
CRICOS code: 061670A
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd001
MC001
Master of Engineering (Manufacturing)
CRICOS code: 017512C
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc001
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The environment of manufacturing companies
is undergoing dramatic change worldwide.
New technology, customer expectations, and
global competition have combined to force new
approaches to automation, factory design and
manufacturing systems.
As the pace of change accelerates, it brings
the need for trained professionals versed in
new technologies and modes of manufacturing
to apply them strategically in industry. While
manufacturing companies use computerised
information systems, the need to achieve true
systems integration requires adoption of ‘whole
enterprise’ modelling approaches. As production
machines and processes are increasingly under
computer/microprocessor control, there is a
need for more sophisticated approaches to
maintenance management.
These programs aim to provide you with the
knowledge and skills to lead the introduction
of change, adoption of new technologies and
implementation of new operating practices in
manufacturing businesses.
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
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The Master of Engineering (Manufacturing)
program is structured in two stages. If you enrol
in the masters program, you may exit with a
Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing at the end
of stage one.
What you will study
The master program consists of 144 credit
points. This incorporates the graduate diploma
(96 credit points).
The following is an example of courses offered:
Graduate diploma
Credit points
»
»
»
»
»
Building Quality Organisations
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Design for Manufacture
Lean Manufacturing
Manufacturing Information and
Distribution Systems
» Manufacturing Strategy and Planning
12
12
12
12
Industrial Systems and Environment
Intelligent Materials and Processes
Planning and Control
Quality Systems
Research Investigation and Analysis
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Master
Stage one (equivalent to two semesters full-time)
»
»
»
»
»
Building Quality Organisations
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Design for Manufacture
Lean Manufacturing
Manufacturing Information and
Distribution Systems
» Manufacturing Strategy and Planning
» Research Investigation and Analysis
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Select one elective course
»
»
»
»
Industrial Systems and Environment
Intelligent Materials and Processes
Planning and Control
Quality Systems
12
12
12
12
Exit point for graduate diploma
Stage two (equivalent to one semester full-time)
»
»
»
»
Automotive Materials
Enterprise Modelling
Maintenance and Reliability
Manufacturing Research Project
12
12
12
12
Career outlook
The program is aimed at professionals in
supervisory or middle management levels in the
global manufacturing industry. Graduates from
the program will develop the potential to take
a leading role in management and technology
development in their organisation. It is envisaged
that the career path of Master of Engineering
(Manufacturing) graduates will lead to the level
of technical director or operations director, or to
technical systems consultant.
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C
GC135
Graduate Certificate in
Network Engineering
CRICOS code: 061176D
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc135
GD166
Graduate Diploma in
Network Engineering
CRICOS code: 061178B
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd166
MC165
Master of Engineering
(Network Engineering)
CRICOS code: 061179A
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc165
CITY CAMPUS
Select two electives courses
»
»
»
»
»
NETWORK ENGINEERING
Network engineering provides the connection
between people and machines at different
locations around the world to enable them to
communicate.
The network engineering programs are designed
for graduates in electronic, telecommunications,
computer or electrical disciplines who want to
acquire specialised knowledge of advancements
in the fields of network engineering. Qualified
technologists with relevant industrial experience
are encouraged to apply.
These programs aim to prepare graduates for
leadership roles in business and industry. The
focus of the programs goes beyond technical
advancements in network engineering, and pays
particular attention to developing professional
skills, including communication, teamwork,
leadership and management skills.
What you will study
The master consists of 144 credit points. The
graduate diploma consists of 96 credit points
and the graduate certificate consists of 48 credit
points.
In the first year you will study at least 48 credit
points from a core list of network engineering
courses, and a further 48 credit points of core or
electives courses.
In the second year of study you have the option
to complete a research project, or to continue
with 48 credit points of core courses.
If you are working in a relevant area, your
research topic may be related to the work you
are doing.
Year two core courses include:
» Advanced Network Engineering
» Digital Access Systems
» Internet Communication Engineering
» Network Design and Switching
» Network Engineering
» Network Infrastructure
» Network Management and Security
» Network Planning and Performance
» Network Software Engineering
» Network Operations
» Mobile and Personal Communication
Systems Engineering
» Project Preparation, Planning and Problem
Solving
Advanced standing
Advanced standing may be granted for
applicants with an appropriate postgraduate
qualification or equivalent. This will be
considered on an individual basis.
Career outlook
Network engineering is an important part of
the information revolution of the 21st century,
which presents exciting career opportunities for
graduates of these programs.
Graduates will have gained extensive knowledge
and skills in network technologies. They will
have much enhanced professional skills,
such as research, communication, teamwork,
leadership and management skills. They are
thus well prepared for career advancement and
leadership roles in the information technology
industry.
In the private sector, graduates may work
in the design, operation and support of the
global digital network. Their roles may span
from technical experts, technical or business
managers, to executive officers.
In the public sector, they provide the community
with essential services in areas such as
telecommunications, transportation, security,
defence, health, education, emergency services
and environment protection.
Graduates may establish their own business
operating in local and global markets. Some
may undertake higher studies by research.
You may also be interested in…
» Electrical engineering, page 88
» Electrical and electronic engineering,
page 87
» Electronic engineering, page 89
» Telecommunication engineering, page 94
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Career outlook
What you will study
Graduate Certificate in
Sustainable Energy
CRICOS code: 053361C
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc115
The programs are intended for engineers and
scientists who wish to broaden their career
prospects by successful application of systems
thinking and processes to resolve engineering,
technology and resource problems.
The master program consists of 144 credit
points. This incorporates the graduate diploma
and the graduate certificate.
GD149
Graduate Diploma in
Sustainable Energy
CRICOS code: 053362B
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd149
Pathways
MC149
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
C
GC115
Master of Engineering
(Sustainable Energy)
CRICOS code: 053363A
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc149
CITY CAMPUS
The sustainable energy programs provide a
pathway for engineers and scientists, or those
with an alternative qualification and significant
experience in industry, to gain a qualification
in the burgeoning area of ‘sustainable energy’.
Sustainable energy embraces technologies
and practices to improve efficiency and reduce
adverse environmental and social impacts
of conventional energy sources, and to use
alternative renewable energy sources.
With increasing concern about climate change,
energy security, rising and fluctuating energy
prices, pollution associated with energy
production and consumption and managing the
transition towards a more sustainable energy
sector have become priorities for governments,
the private sector and the general community.
As a result, there is a rapidly growing demand
for engineers and scientists with a postgraduate
specialisation in sustainable energy in Australia
and internationally.
What you will study
The master program consists of 144 credit
points. This incorporates the graduate diploma
and the graduate certificate.
The program can be tailored to meet individual
needs. Case study topics in a range of
courses can be selected to suit your personal
interests, as can the research project. You will
be encouraged to select a topic for your major
research project, undertaken in the final stage
of the program, that is of personal interest to
you and (where relevant) to your employer.
This ensures the work undertaken is founded
upon a strong personal motivation and has
practical relevance. The research project will
be undertaken individually, but there will be an
opportunity for you to work collectively in small
groups to assist in research design and obtain
regular constructive feedback from peers.
Legend:
The following is an example of courses offered:
Graduate certificate
Credit points
» Case Studies 1: Project Planning and
Infrastructure Management
Advanced entry may be given on the basis of
significant industry experience and/or relevant
postgraduate studies.
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» Introduction to Systems Engineering
12
» Project Management
12
» Systems Engineering Methodology
12
C
GC027
Graduate Certificate in
Systems Engineering
CRICOS code: 029764F
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc027
GD043
Graduate Diploma in
Systems Engineering
CRICOS code: 029323J
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd043
MC046
Additional courses to be completed for the
graduate diploma
» Case Studies 2: Product and Process
Re-Engineering
12
» Systems Simulation and characterisation 12
Select 24 credit points
» Enterprise Modelling
12
» Leadership and Change Management
12
» Research Investigation Analysis
12
» Risk and Technology Decisions
12
» Systems Engineering Design Tools
12
Master of Engineering
(Systems Engineering)
CRICOS code: 002726A
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc046
Additional courses to be completed for the
master
CITY CAMPUS
» Systems Research Project
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These programs provide students with greater
technological understanding and improved
management skills essential to resolving
engineering, technological and organisational
issues in the complex systems found in
business and industry.
» Systems Research Project 1
24
» Systems Research Project 2
24
The programs focus on management theory and
decision-making in large, complex organisations
with emphasis on human-technology interaction.
As a result, graduates understand an entire
system, how it functions, and what affects its
operation.
The primary objective is to develop the ability
to anticipate, recognise and solve problems;
optimise human capabilities and performance;
effectively use and allocate resources; and apply
systems theory in management or product
development situations.
Select 48 credit points
Career outlook
The programs are intended for engineers and
scientists who wish to broaden their career
prospects by successful application of systems
thinking and processes to resolve engineering,
technology and resource problems.
Pathways
Advanced entry may be given on the basis of
significant industry experience and/or relevant
postgraduate studies.
The core courses are designed to provide
knowledge about the theories and principles of
systems and a basic set of tools for managerial
analysis and decision-making. Students
also undertake a systems research project.
Emphasis must be on specific applications to
real situations.
The programs have run for more than 30 years
and have an international reputation for highquality teaching and research activities.
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
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Year two
TELECOMMUNICATION
ENGINEERING
C
GC024
Graduate Certificate in
Telecommunication Engineering
CRICOS code: 018596G
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc042
GD040
Graduate Diploma in
Telecommunication Engineering
CRICOS code: 018595J
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd040
MC042
Master of Engineering
(Telecommunication Engineering)
CRICOS code: 018597G
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc042
CITY CAMPUS
Telecommunication engineering is a global
industry, distributing multimedia information
to and from any location on Earth or in space.
As an essential part of information technology,
and one of the fastest-growing industries in
the world today, it offers great professional and
business opportunities.
If you are a graduate wishing to advance your
career in the telecommunication industry, these
postgraduate programs will provide you with
the opportunity to develop expertise in the
analysis, design, implementation and operation
of telecommunication devices, systems and
networks. As the programs have a strong
industry focus, you will also improve your skills
in oral and written communication, teamwork,
business and management.
What you will study
The master consists of 144 credit points. The
graduate diploma consists of 96 credit points
and the graduate certificate consists of 48 credit
points.
In the first year of study you select at least
48 credit points from a list of core courses,
including microwave circuits, network planning
and performance and radar systems. The
remaining 48 credit points for the first year can
come from the same list of core courses or from
a list of approved electives.
In the second year of study you can choose
a research project, or take 48 credit points of
courses not already studied from the list of core
courses.
If you choose to do a research project, and you
are working in a relevant area, the project may
be related to the work you are doing.
Year one
Credit points
» Select 48 credit points from list below
48
» Select 48 credit points from list below or
any approved elective (only courses not
previously studied)
48
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» Research Project
or
48
» Select 48 credit points from list below
(only courses not previously studied)
48
Course list
» Advanced Network Engineering
» Antennas for Mobile and Satellite
Communications
» Data and Internet Transmission Systems
» Digital Signal Processing
» Microwave Circuits
» Mobile and Personal Communication
Systems Engineering
» Network Engineering
» Network Planning and Performance
» Optical Fibre Communication Systems
» Optical Fibre Technology
» Project Preparation, Planning and
Problem Solving
» Radar Systems
» Satellite Communication Systems
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MR037
Master of Engineering –
Aerospace/Systems Engineering
CRICOS code: 002727M
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr037
DR090
Doctor of Philosophy
(Aerospace Engineering)
CRICOS code: 065822B
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr090
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
Research is conducted in a wide range of
fields that underpin the design, development
and manufacturing of advanced aerospace
systems. These fields include aerodynamics,
design, propulsion, structures, advanced
materials, stability and control, maintenance and
operations, systems engineering, engineering
management and logistics. Research topics are
typically multidisciplinary and can be industry
based. Research projects may be conducted at
the Wackett Aerospace Research Centre at the
Bundoora East campus.
Advanced standing
What you will study
Advanced standing may be granted for
applicants with an appropriate postgraduate
qualification or equivalent. This will be
considered on an individual basis.
All research students must complete the
Research Method/Strategy course (BIOL2149).
Career outlook
Graduates are well prepared for career
advancement. They are well equipped with
leading-edge knowledge and skills in
telecommunication technologies, complemented
by effective professional skills in communication,
teamwork, business and management.
In the private sector, graduates may work
in the design, manufacture and supply of
telecommunication devices, systems and
services. Job opportunities range from technical
experts, technical or business managers to
executive officers.
In the public sector, graduates may contribute
to developing community services including
transportation, security, defence, health,
education, emergency services and environment
protection.
Graduates may also establish their own
telecommunication business or take on higher
studies by research.
You may also be interested in…
» Electrical engineering, page 88
» Electrical and electronic engineering,
page 87
» Electronic engineering, page 89
» Network engineering, page 92
Teaching methods
The PhD and the masters program are researchonly programs. With the exception of the
Research Method/Strategy course (BIOL2149),
there are no other formal lectures.
Assessment
The primary requirement for completing the PhD
or master program is passing the thesis review
by an external panel of examiners.
Advanced standing
Students with research experience may be
eligible for an exemption for the Research
Method/Strategy course (BIOL2149).
Career outlook
In general, graduates with a PhD qualification will
usually move into an industry that is focused on
research and development and where specialised
and specific research skills are important.
This includes defence organisations, industrial
research organisations and academia. Graduates
with a masters degree who have demonstrated
their high-level skills in mastering the engineering
field can pursue a professional career in any area
of aerospace or related disciplines.
Global connections
In general, it is possible to conduct part of the
research at an overseas university or industry
organisation. However, this is project specific
and must be in compliance with student visa
requirements.
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You may also be interested in…
Career outlook
» Aviation industry management, page 86
Chemical engineering is a truly international career
and RMIT degrees are recognised around the
world. Major areas of employment are chemical,
petroleum, and petrochemical industries;
food industry; water industry; environmental
management and pollution control; mineral and
metallurgical industries; plastics/polymers; and
biochemical engineering industries.
» Manufacturing, page 91
» Mechanical engineering, page 96
» Systems engineering, page 93
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
R
MR025
Master of Engineering –
Chemical Engineering
CRICOS code: 002727M
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr025
DR091
Doctor of Philosophy
(Chemical Engineering)
CRICOS code: 065726B
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr091
CITY CAMPUS
Research programs are conducted in a wide range
of areas relevant to chemical engineering. Topics
include rheology of complex fluids and multiphase
mixtures, flow process and mixer analysis of
complex fluids and multiphase mixtures, waste
treatment, biochemical engineering, drinking water
treatment, pyrometallurgy, polymer processing,
polymer nanocomposites and biodegradation, life
cycle analysis of processes.
You are assisted in selecting a topic addressing
a specific research challenge in any of the above
areas. There are also research areas with the
opportunity to work closely with industry. The
supervisors assist you in developing the idea as a
fully scoped proposal, which is then reviewed and
approved by the School.
What you will study
You will undertake a full-time research project and
submit the outcomes as a thesis for examination.
You will enrol in two courses each year:
» Thesis A
» Thesis B
All students are required to enrol in the OENG
1047 Research Methods course and attend all
modules.
Teaching methods
You will develop skills by conducting independent
research such as review of literature, planning and
conducting of laboratory-based experiments and
developing mathematical methods to simulate
chemical process systems. Regular and frequent
meetings with the supervisor will guide you in
these activities. Technical support for laboratorybased activities will be provided by qualified
technical staff.
Assessment
The single assessment task is the final thesis
submitted for external examination.
Legend:
Postgraduates are currently employed in senior
positions in the process industries, including
specialty chemicals, minerals processing, water,
biochemical and polymer industries. Other
career opportunities include working in research
organisations such as universities and CSIRO.
or developing mathematical models to simulate
a civil engineering system. Regular and frequent
meetings with the supervisor will guide the
students in these activities. Technical support for
laboratory-based activities will be provided by
qualified technical staff.
Assessment
Apart from passing the Research Methods
course, the student must submit the final thesis
for examination by external experts.
Career outlook
Graduates are currently employed in senior
positions in academia, research organisations
and industry.
Global connections
Global connection
You may have the opportunity to visit an overseas
laboratory for a short time. You will be supported
to present your work at conferences in Australia
and overseas.
Students may have the opportunity to visit an
overseas research group or laboratory for a
short term. Students are supported to present
their work at international conferences.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL AND
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
R
MR029
Master of Engineering –
Civil Engineering
CRICOS code: 002727M
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr092
DR092
Doctor of Philosophy
(Civil Engineering)
CRICOS code: 065725C
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr029
CITY CAMPUS
Research interests in civil engineering discipline
include structural engineering, computational
mechanics, structural optimisation, construction
materials, high-strength and high-performance
concrete, geotechnical engineering, construction
management, infrastructure maintenance and
management, water systems engineering and
water resources, transport engineering and so
on.
R
MR033
Master of Engineering –
Electrical and Computer Engineering
CRICOS code: 066338F
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr033
DR093
Doctor of Philosophy
(Electrical and Computer Engineering)
CRICOS code: 065723E
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr093
CITY CAMPUS
The School of Electrical and Computer
Engineering offers a diverse set of research
interests for doctoral and masters students.
Interest areas are categorised into five groups:
power and energy; information and intelligent
systems; microplatforms; biomedical electronics;
and communication technologies.
The student will be assisted in selecting a topic
addressing a specific challenge in any of the
above areas. There are many research areas
where students would have the opportunity to
work closely with industry and derive a solution
for a major problem in civil engineering. Close
supervision will be provided to the student in
developing the idea as a fully scoped proposal,
which is then reviewed and approved by the
School.
PhD and Master of Engineering by research
programs are offered in a wide range of areas
relevant to these research groups, including
smart energy systems, power electronics,
intelligent control systems, video/image/speech/
audio signal processing, biomedical signal
measurements and processing, biomolecular
electronics, lab-on-a-chip technology, sensor
technology, integrated optics, photonic devices
and systems, RF circuits and devices, planar
antennas, and telecommunications networks.
What you will study
What you will study
Students will undertake a research project
and submit the outcomes as a thesis for
examination. Students are required to enrol in
Research Methods course. Students develop
skills in conducting independent research
such as review of literature, planning and
conducting laboratory-based experiments and/
In the masters by research program you will
undertake a project leading to the development
of a research thesis that makes a significant
contribution to knowledge in the relevant
discipline. Your thesis will be written to a
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
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standard that demonstrates competence in:
» reviewing literary and other sources relevant
to the thesis, and designing an investigation
» gathering and analysing information,
evaluating and synthesizing evidence, and
drawing conclusions
» presenting information in a manner
consistent with publication standards in the
relevant discipline
» critically appraising your own work relative to
that of others
» carrying out supervised research in the field.
In the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) you will
undertake a project leading to the development
of a research thesis based on original research.
In addition to the competencies required
for a masters degree by research, you must
demonstrate:
» a significant and original contribution to
knowledge of fact and/or theory
digestion, groundwater resource management;
hydrodynamics and stochastic modelling;
eutrophication of waterways; water conservation
and recycling, life cycle analysis, corrosion in
sewerage systems, climate change, sustainable
systems, air pollution, transport modelling and
simulation, intelligent transport systems, traffic
engineering.
The students will be assisted in selecting a
topic addressing a specific research challenge
in any of the above areas. There are many
research areas where students would have
the opportunity to work closely with industry
and derive a solution for a major environmental
problem. Close supervision will be provided to
the students in developing the idea as a fully
scoped proposal, which is then reviewed and
approved by the School.
What you will study
You will undertake a full-time research project and
submit the outcomes as a thesis for examination.
You will enrol in two courses each year:
» independent and critical thought
R
MR000
Master of Engineering –
Manufacturing Systems
CRICOS code: 002727M
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr000
DR098
Doctor of Philosophy
(Manufacturing Systems)
CRICOS code: 065693F
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr098
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
Master and doctorate by research programs
are conducted in a wide range of areas within
the field of advanced manufacturing technology
and systems. Research areas include
computer integrated manufacturing, design
for manufacturing, forming and machining
technology, high-speed automation, robotics,
laser technology, polymeric and composite
product development, operations research, and
quality management in manufacturing.
» the capacity to work independently of
supervision.
» Thesis A
Assessment
» Thesis B
All students must complete a Research
Methods course.
All students are required to enrol in the OENG
1047 Research Methods course and attend all
modules.
The primary requirement for completing the PhD
or master program is passing the thesis review
by an external panel of examiners.
Career outlook
Upon graduating with a PhD in electrical and
computer engineering, students will be prepared
for a range of high-level roles. You may choose
to undertake an academic career, or pursue
a career in a national or international research
institution. Alternatively, your skills could lead
you to a career in research and development
in a multinational company, in Australia or
overseas.
PhD and masters by research graduates in
electrical and computer engineering are highly
sought after in many industries worldwide,
including the power and energy, industrial
control, communication, biomedical electronics,
and microelectronics industries.
Teaching methods
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Students develop skills in conducting
independent research such as review
of literature, planning and conducting of
laboratory-based experiments and developing
mathematical models to simulate environmental
systems. Regular and frequent meetings with
the supervisor will guide the students in these
activities. Technical support for laboratory-based
activities will be provided by qualified technical
staff.
MR035
R
MR032
Master of Engineering –
Environmental Engineering
CRICOS code: 065724D
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr032
DR096
Doctor of Philosophy
(Environmental Engineering)
CRICOS code: 065725C
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr096
CITY CAMPUS
Research interests in the environmental
engineering discipline are: land degradation;
environmental planning and policy; composting;
waste auditing, management and waste
minimisation; wastewater treatment; sludge
R
Master of Engineering –
Mechanical Engineering
CRICOS code: 002727M
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr035
DR099
Doctor of Philosophy
(Mechanical Engineering)
CRICOS code: 065697B
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr099
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
Assessment
Single assessment task is the final thesis
submitted for external examination.
Career outlook
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
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Graduates are currently employed in senior
positions in academia, research organisations
such as CSIRO and industry such as Sinclair
Knight Merz and Melbourne Water.
Global connections
Students may have the opportunity to visit
an overseas laboratory for a short term.
Students are supported to present their work at
international conferences.
Master and doctoral research programs are
aligned with discipline strengths in the following
main research areas: virtual engineering and
design, industrial and vehicle aerodynamics,
conservation and renewable energy (CARE),
computational engineering (including CAD,
FEA, CFD), applied heat and mass transfer,
vehicle design and crashworthiness, engine and
supercharger technologies, sports engineering,
dynamics, vibration and control. These research
areas particularly focus on the automotive
and biomedical industry (including the sports
equipment industry).
Assessment
The primary requirement for completing the PhD
or master program is passing the thesis review
by an external panel of examiners.
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Minimum requirements
English proficiency requirement
Academic and other requirements
» Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band 6.5 with no individual band
below 6.0, or
Alternative entry schemes are available where stated for applicants
who do not meet the published minimum entry requirements. If you are
applying for alternative entry into a program based on your previous
experience, you must submit a full personal curriculum vitae (CV) and a
personal statement. In some instances, an interview may be required to
determine your suitability for the program.
» TOEFL (Paper Based) minimum 580 with Test of Written English
(TWE) no less than 4.5, or
» TOEFL (iBT) minimum overall score of 92 with a minimum of 20 in all
sections, or
» successful completion of REW Advanced Plus program.
Program name
Note that entry requirements are indicative minimum requirements only.
The submission of an application to RMIT does not guarantee the offer
of a place in the program.
Supplementary forms are available from:
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/forms
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
GC133 Graduate Certificate in Aircraft
Maintenance Management
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree with at least
two years of relevant work experience.
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they can
demonstrate significant industry experience, including evidence of
further professional development through in-house or externally run
training. An interview may be required.
GC026 Graduate Certificate in Aviation
Industry Management
Minimum 65% average in an
equivalent Australian undergraduate
degree in any discipline.
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they can
demonstrate significant technical background (e.g. ATPL, LAME or
ATC) and work experience. An interview may be required.
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree with relevant
industry work experience.
All applicants are required to submit, with their application, a
personal statement (or expression of interest) about their interest
in the program. Selection will be based on bachelor degree
performance, any prior qualifications or industry experience.
Coursework programs
GD042 Graduate Diploma in Aviation Industry
Management
MC045 Master of Aviation Industry
Management
GC113 Graduate Certificate in Aviation Safety
and Risk Management
GC132 Graduate Certificate in Aviation Supply
Chain Management
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they can
demonstrate significant industry experience, including evidence of
further professional development through in-house or externally run
training. An interview may be required.
MC180 Master of Engineering (Electrical and
Electronic Engineering)
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in a related
discipline.
No alternative entry available.
GC142 Graduate Certificate in Electrical
Engineering
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in
one of the following disciplines:
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they can
provide evidence of an equivalent combination of relevant
employment experience and academic qualifications.
GD173 Graduate Diploma in Electrical
Engineering
MC176 Master of Engineering (Electrical
Engineering)
GC025 Graduate Certificate in Electronic
Engineering
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electrical
eectronic
communication, or
computer engineering.
GD041 Graduate Diploma in Electronic
Engineering
MC043 Master of Engineering (Electronic
Engineering)
GC024 Graduate Certificate in
Telecommunication Engineering
GD040 Graduate Diploma in
Telecommunication Engineering
MC042 Master of Engineering
(Telecommunication Engineering)
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Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
GC075 Graduate Certificate in Integrated
Logistics Management
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in one of the
following disciplines:
No alternative entry available.
GD051 Graduate Diploma in Integrated
Logistics Management
MC054 Master of Engineering (Integrated
Logistics Management)
GC131 Graduate Certificate in International
Automotive Engineering
GD164 Graduate Diploma in International
Automotive Engineering
» engineering
» science, or
» business.
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in engineering
or applied science.
No alternative entry available.
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in engineering,
science or a related discipline.
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they can
provide evidence of significant work and professional experience.
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in engineering,
science or a related discipline.
No alternative entry available.
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in electrical,
electronic, network, communication or
computer engineering.
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they can
provide evidence of an equivalent combination of relevant
employment experience and academic qualifications.
MC160 Master of Engineering (International
Automotive Engineering)
GC034 Graduate Certificate in Engineering
Management
GD049 Graduate Diploma in Engineering
Management
MC052 Master of Engineering (Management)
GC115 Graduate Certificate in Sustainable
Energy
GD149 Graduate Diploma in Sustainable
Energy
MC149 Master of Engineering (Sustainable
Energy)
GC027 Graduate Certificate in Systems
Engineering
GD043 Graduate Diploma in Systems
Engineering
MC046 Master of Engineering (Systems
Engineering)
GD001 Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing
MC001 Master of Engineering (Manufacturing)
GC135 Graduate Certificate in Network
Engineering
GD166 Graduate Diploma in Network
Engineering
MC166 Master of Engineering (Network
Engineering)
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Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
Research programs
All research programs require:
» Research proposal outlining:
– area of research to be undertaken
– research methodology
– literature review, and
– expected outcome/s of research.
» Applicants to identify a suitable RMIT academic supervisor. Research candidatures are subject to the availability of an academic supervisor.
Research applicants should note that, while there are minimum entry requirements for master by research and doctoral programs, preference may be given to
applicants with more than the minimum requirements where there is strong competition for limited places.
Applicants who have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of study sufficient to undertake the program may also be considered for entry into a
research program. Such applicants must provide evidence of their knowledge and experience with their application.
MR037 Master of Engineering –
Aerospace/Systems Engineering
Minimum 65% average in an equivalent four year Australian bachelor degree in engineering or a related
discipline.
MR025 Master of Engineering –
Chemical Engineering
MR029 Master of Engineering –
Civil Engineering
MR033 Master of Engineering –
Electrical and Computer Engineering
MR032 Master of Engineering –
Environmental Engineering
MR000 Master of Engineering –
Manufacturing Systems
MR035 Master of Engineering –
Mechanical Engineering
DR090 Doctor of Philosophy (Aerospace
Engineering)
DR091 Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical
Engineering)
Qualification in engineering or a related discipline equivalent to one of the following:
» Bachelor degree with 1st or upper 2nd class honours
» Master by research, or
» Master by coursework that includes a research program component of at least one semester in duration.
DR092 Doctor of Philosophy (Civil
Engineering)
DR093 Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical and
Computer Engineering)
DR096 Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental
Engineering)
DR098 Doctor of Philosophy (Manufacturing
Systems)
DR099 Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical
Engineering)
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REHABILITATE
OUR PLANET
As a leading research institute in this field, RMIT has
developed its environmental and planning programs to
empower individuals, organisations and governments to
create a more sustainable world.
Through specialised projects and research, you will work with
industry leaders and academic experts to develop solutions
to sustainable issues challenging societies all over the world.
You may even have opportunities to present your findings to
key organisations and at major conferences.
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BH011
Bachelor of Applied Science
(Geospatial Science) (Honours)
CRICOS code: 060676C
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh011
CITY CAMPUS
Please refer to page 129 for program details.
ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING
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GC078
Graduate Certificate in
Environment and Planning
CRICOS code: 049468D
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc078
GD125
Graduate Diploma in
Environment and Planning
CRICOS code: 049467E
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd125
MC072
Master of Social Science
(Environment and Planning)
Duration: 1.5 years
CRICOS code: 029759C
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc072
CITY CAMPUS
The Master of Social Science (Environment
and Planning) program brings together
contemporary planning and environmental
issues with related theoretical frameworks.
A feature of this is the integration of these
theoretical concepts with their application
to contemporary issues and professional
situations. It is firmly focused on policy and
management related to the fields of environment
and planning. You also have the opportunity
of selecting some electives from outside the
environment and planning program.
Specifically, the program is designed for
professional development, academic interest
and for entry into the rapidly expanding planning
and environment fields. The areas of planning
and environment are inherently interesting due
to their multifaceted nature and multidisciplinary
approach. They are concerned with solving
many contemporary problems confronting
urban, regional and rural environments.
There is also high demand for graduates of this
program, so students may be motivated by a
desire to improve their environment, or move
into a more exciting and challenging career, or a
combination of both.
What you will study
Environment stream
The program has two streams: environment and
planning. You may choose one particular stream
or a combination of courses from both streams.
» Environmental Management EIA and EMS 12
» Natural Resource Management
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Planning stream
The planning stream of the master course is
accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia,
enabling students to become qualified in this area
of considerable job opportunities. This stream
examines new statutory planning techniques,
planning and environmental law, strategic
planning, sustainable city planning, planning
history and theory, public policy development,
rural and regional planning, and a range of
courses examining current planning issues.
» Strategies for Sustainability
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Environment stream
This stream is recognised, at the master
level, as a means of entry to the Environment
Institute of Australia and New Zealand.
This stream emphasises natural resource
policy and management; the concept of
sustainability, globalisation, environmental
policy at international, national, state and local
levels; environmental management in industry;
environmental effects statements; energy
management; parks policy and management;
water policy; and business-related
environmental courses.
The following example structure builds upon
entry into the graduate certificate program with
articulation to graduate diploma and then the
master level of study.
Graduate certificate
» Two core courses
Credit points
» Two electives or other core courses
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Additional courses to be completed for the
graduate diploma
» One core course
12
» Three electives or other core courses
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Additional courses to be completed for the
master
» Four electives or other core courses
or
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12
» Minor Thesis
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Course list
Some courses are offered across both
environment and planning streams. Courses
may also be negotiated from other schools
within RMIT University.
Planning stream
12
» Planning Theory and Contemporary Practice 12
» Statutory Planning and Environment
Legend:
Elective courses streams
All electives are offered face-to-face or online.
Not all courses are available each semester;
many electives are offered in alternate years to
provide students with greater choice.
Planning stream
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Conflict Resolution and Mediation
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Green Cities
12
Minor Research Project
12
Minor Thesis *
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Planning Systems and Public Policy
12
Research Strategies *
12
Rural and Regional Planning
12
Sustainable Energy Policy and Practice 12
Strategic Plan Preparation
12
Coastal and Catchment Management
12
Integrated Transport Planning
12
Social Impact Assessment and Community
Engagement Practice
12
» Sustainable Regional Development
12
» Water Policy and Management
12
Environment stream
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Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Green Cities
Minor Research Project
Minor Thesis*
Ecological Economics
Sustainable Energy Policy and Practice
Coastal and Catchment Management
Sustainable regional Development
Corporate Environmental Planning and
Management
» Research Strategies*
» Rural and Regional Planning
» Water Policy and Management
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Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the
semester and may include essays/reports, oral
class presentations, group projects, research
projects, studio/design projects and practical
assignments. In your essays, you will be
expected to clearly argue your case supported
by appropriate evidence.
Career outlook
12
» Managing Contemporary Planning Issues 12
» Origins and Development of Urban
Planning
12
* Research Strategies is a prerequisite course for the
Minor Thesis.
Minor Thesis option
» One elective or other core course
» City Building and Urban Design
» Environmental Policy
12
Career opportunities may be found in councils;
strategic and statutory planning; environmental
and social planning; state government planning
and policy agencies; infrastructure providers;
environmental and natural resource agencies;
Commonwealth environmental and infrastructure
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
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agencies; international and local consulting firms;
local government; conservation; environmental
and community sectors; and business and
industry. This is a large program, with many
students enrolled to fulfil a desired career change
and those who already work in the many areas of
employment previously described. This provides
a great network of opportunities to develop
professionally through shared knowledge and to
find suitable employment upon, or even before,
graduating.
Professional recognition
For the Planning Institute of Australia accreditation,
you must take four designated planning core
subjects and four designated planning electives or
other designated planning core subjects.
GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION
C
GD054
Graduate Diploma in
Geospatial Information
CRICOS code: 006608G
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd054
infrastructure, informal settlements and the
ecological and economic requirements of cities.
In 2005, for the first time in history, there were
more people living in urban centres than in rural
areas. This represents a significant challenge to
urban planners and development workers as
more and more people live in mega-cities, such
as Karachi, Mexico City, Lagos, Mumbai and
Bangkok.
Electives can be chosen from the International
Urban and Environmental Management
(IUEM), Environment and Planning (EandP), or
International Development (ID) programs, which
offer specialisations in project planning, housing,
water policy, disaster response, health issues,
the environment, rural and regional sustainability,
development planning and practice, and more.
There is also the option of completing a minor
thesis or minor research project, allowing
students to further develop their knowledge of a
particular area.
What you will study
Year one
Credit points
Semester one
MC058
Master of Applied Science
(Geospatial Information)
CRICOS code: 023208E
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc058
» Two core courses
» Two electives or other core courses
24
24
Semester two
CITY CAMPUS
» One core course
» Three electives or other core courses
Please refer to page 132 for program details.
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36
Coursework stream
C
MC074
Master of Social Science
(International Urban and
Environmental Management)
CRICOS code: 015625K
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc074
» Four electives or other core courses
or
102
Teaching methods
48
Assessment
Minor Thesis option
» One elective or other core course
» Research Strategies
» Minor Thesis
12
12
24
CITY CAMPUS
The Master of Social Science (International
Urban and Environmental Management) (IUEM)
provides a unique postgraduate program
on urban and environmental management
issues in the developing world and transitional
economies.
^ Research Strategies is a prerequisite course for the
Minor Thesis.
Teaching consists of a mix of classes
and workshops on the City campus, and
conference-style intensive sessions.
Year two
INTERNATIONAL URBAN AND
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
» Assessing Progress in Developing
Countries
12
» City Building and Urban Design Practice 12
» Conflict Resolution Mediation
12
» Contemporary Social and Political Theory 12
» Environmental Management—IA and EMS 12
» Gender Issues in Development
12
» Global Crime
12
» Government and Democracy in Developing
Countries
12
» International Non-Government
Organisations: Civil Society and
Development
12
» Managing Contemporary Planning Issues 12
» Microfinance and Development
12
» Minor Research Project
12
» Minor Thesis ^
24
» Nuclear Deterrence
12
» Peace Building and Reconciliation
12
» Planning Systems and Public Policy
12
» Planning Theory and Contemporary
Practice
12
» Research Strategies ^
12
» Rural and Regional Planning
12
» Statutory Planning and Environment
12
» The Ethics of Intervention
12
» Theories of Development
12
For Planning Institute of Australia accreditation,
you must take four designated planning core
subjects and four designated planning electives
or other designated planning core subjects.
Not all courses are available each semester.
» Natural Resources Management
» Planning for Community Development
» Project Planning and Implementation
for Change
» Urban Regions: Strategic Development
» Urbanisation Issues in the Developing
World
» Environmental Policy and Globalisation
This program allows students to customise
their degree to suit their interests and career
aspirations. The degree focuses on the
problems associated with urbanisation in
developing countries, such as inadequate
Elective courses
12
12
12
12
12
12
All courses are worth 12 credit points except for
the Minor Thesis, which is worth 24.
» Activity Centre Planning
» Aid Adjustment and Development
Advanced standing
Candidates with previous postgraduate study
and/or significant professional experience may
gain credit for some courses.
Core courses
The program is designed for individuals who
want an intensive professional education
in urban and environmental management
that will equip them to work on sustainable
development. It caters for those who intend to
work for governments in developing countries,
non-government organisations, multilateral and
bilateral international development agencies and
consultants.
Assessment is ongoing throughout the
semester and may include essays/reports, oral
class presentations, group projects, research
projects, studio/design projects and practical
assignments. In your essays, you will be
expected to clearly argue your case supported
by appropriate evidence.
12
12
Career outlook
The degree opens up promising career avenues
for students wishing to work either in Australia
or overseas in the areas of environmental
and urban planning and management. Past
students have been in high demand by
consultancy companies (such as Connell
Wagner and Leighton Asia) and NGOs in
Australia and elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific
region (such as Oxfam and World Vision), as
well as further afield. Graduates of the program
have also secured employment with Australian
government agencies and international agencies
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such as the United Nations and the Asian
Development Bank. Some graduates use the
program to advance to PhD research. Many
students are working in the urban policy and
environmental management fields and wish
to update their qualifications. Other students
have established skills in other fields (health,
environment, governance) and use the IUEM
program to make the transition to a new area
of employment. Some students have recently
completed a bachelor degree and are studying
to gain a qualification that will get them started
on a career in this area.
Professional recognition
The master program is accredited by the
Planning Institute of Australia, provided that
students complete the requirements. To achieve
this accreditation, students must complete:
» four planning core courses drawn from the
Master of Social Science (Environment and
Planning) program, and
» four planning electives drawn from the
Master of Social Science (Environment and
Planning) elective courses.
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE
C
Advanced standing
» recognising that being here includes more
than work and home; that the Big Here1
could be the wider local community, and
» developing sustainable practice as a process
of continual change based on reflective
practice.
What you will study
The program intersperses sustainability project
courses with sustainability body of practice
courses. The sustainability project courses are
in the form of a workshop series that supports
students through structured inquiry, providing
the opportunity to share their learning with other
participants. The sustainability body of practice
courses explore a range of different practices from
different disciplines that can be used to move
through the problem-solving/managing cycle.
These courses are built around case studies and
are also delivered in intensive mode. Students
may also select electives from an extensive
range across RMIT University—from renewable
energy technology through to environment
and planning courses. An exegesis or critical
interpretation of the project and program is
required for the master program.
Program structure
Master of Sustainable Practice
CRICOS code: 071305F
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc153
The master program consists of 144 credit
points. This incorporates the graduate diploma
(96 credit points) and the graduate certificate
(48 credit points).
CITY CAMPUS
The following is an example of courses offered:
Do you have questions about sustainability and
climate change in your life, in your work or in the
way you work?
Graduate certificate—block one
MC153
This program brings together people with
similar questions to work together to explore
issues of sustainability. Problems are articulated
as projects. By working together on similar
projects—for example, in the areas of water
usage, energy, food, liveable cities, waste
management, climate management or risk
management—the program explores the
complexities of sustainability problems with
people who have similar interests but come from
a range of discipline backgrounds, and provide
opportunity for action learning in each student’s
work or personal context.
The program extends students’ views of
sustainability and sustainable practice by:
» exploring each individual’s views of
sustainability, what it means for them, what
it might mean for their employer and their
project, and encouraging students into
action around change
» recognising the Long Now1: that the precise
moment individuals are in grows out of the
past and is a seed for the future
Up to 48 credit points of exemptions will be
granted for approved postgraduate courses
taken elsewhere.
Career outlook
Graduates will be able to lead change in
sustainability issues within an organisation, as
they will have an expanded view of sustainability
and how this can be practised, through their
projects, case studies and critical evaluation of
their experience in this area.
GEOSPATIAL SCIENCES
R
MR044
Master of Applied Science –
Land Information
CRICOS code: 007472M
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr044
DR105
Doctor of Philosophy
(Land Information)
CRICOS code: 065691G
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr105
CITY CAMPUS
Please refer to page 135 for program details.
Credit points
» Sustainability body of practice 1
12
» Sustainability project 1
12
» Two electives
24
Additional courses to be completed for the
graduate diploma—block two
» Sustainability body of practice 2
12
» Sustainability project 2
12
» Two electives
24
Additional courses to be completed for the
master—block three
» Sustainability body of practice 3
12
» Sustainability project 3
12
» Sustainability project 4
12
» Exegesis
12
Teaching methods
Classes are held in intensive mode—normally
three or four full days per semester (mostly
Saturdays). Elective courses may run as evening
classes. Students are also supported via online
resources and discussion forums between
classes.
» recognising that as humans we can create
realities by first imagining them
Legend:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 104 – 105. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING
Minimum requirements
English proficiency requirement
Academic and other requirements
» Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band 6.5 with no individual band
below 6.0
Alternative entry schemes are available where stated for applicants
who do not meet the published minimum entry requirements. If you are
applying for alternative entry into a program based on your previous
experience, you must submit a full personal curriculum vitae (CV) and a
personal statement. In some instances, an interview may be required to
determine the applicant’s suitability for the program.
» TOEFL (Paper Based) 580 (TWE 4.5)
» TOEFL (Internet Based Test – IBT) Overall score of 92 with a
minimum of 20 in all sections, or
» successful completion of REW Advanced Plus program.
Note that entry requirements are indicative minimum requirements only.
The submission of an application to RMIT does not guarantee the offer
of a place in the program.
Supplementary forms are available from:
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/forms
Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
BH011 Bachelor of Applied Science
(Geospatial Science) (Honours)
Minimum 65% average or GPA 2.5
(out of 4.0) in an equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in a related
discipline.
The commencement of this program must occur within five years
of the completion of a Bachelor of Applied Science degree (or
equivalent). Applicants must have completed major studies in the
particular area(s) of interest, including any prerequisite courses
specified by the school.
GC078 Graduate Certificate in Environment
and Planning
Minimum 65% average in an
equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in one of the following
disciplines:
Applicants may be considered for entry if their undergraduate
studies are not related but they are able to clearly demonstrate their
ability to undertake the program or if they can demonstrate sufficient
knowledge of the field of study to undertake the program. If you
wish to be considered under this scheme, you must include, with
your application:
Coursework programs
GD125 Graduate Diploma in Environment
and Planning
MC072 Master of Social Science
(Environment and Planning)
MC074 Master of Social Science
(International Urban and Environmental
Management)
GD054 Graduate Diploma in Geospatial
Information
MC058 Master of Applied Science
(Geospatial Information)
MC153 Master of Sustainable Practice
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» social sciences, or
» a discipline related to
environment and planning, or
» international development.
» evidence that demonstrates your ability to construct a clear
evidence-based argument in writing, by providing examples
of experience you may have had writing reports and/or
publications, and
» full details of relevant prior study and work experience in the
form of a CV and two reference letters.
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in any
discipline
No alternative entry is available.
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in any
discipline with at least 3 years of
relevant professional or additional
academic experience.
No alternative entry is available.
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Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
Research programs
All research programs require:
» Research proposal outlining:
– area of research to be undertaken
– research methodology
– literature review, and
– expected outcome/s of research.
» Applicants to identify a suitable RMIT academic supervisor. Research candidatures are subject to the availability of an academic supervisor.
Research applicants should note that, while there are minimum entry requirements for master by research and doctoral programs, preference may be given to
applicants with more than the minimum requirements where there is strong competition for limited places.
Applicants who have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of study sufficient to undertake the program may also be considered for entry into a
research program. Such applicants must provide evidence of their knowledge and experience with their application.
MR044 Master of Applied Science – Land
Information
Minimum 65% average in an equivalent Australian bachelor degree in a related discipline.
DR105 Doctor of Philosophy (Land
Information)
Qualification in a related discipline equivalent to one of the following:
» Bachelor degree with 1st or upper 2nd class honours
» Master by research, or
» Master by coursework that includes a research program component of at least one semester in duration.
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HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
IMPROVE THE HEALTH
AND HEALING OF
COMMUNITIES
ACROSS THE GLOBE
RMIT’s health and medical sciences programs have a long and proud
history of delivering education and research that meets the rapidly
advancing challenges of these fields.
RMIT collaborates with industry, government and community to
ensure its research and coursework programs are tailored to develop
practical solutions.
The Health Innovations Research Institute (HIRi) is a new RMIT initiative
where the primary goal is to translate basic science discoveries into
effective, safe therapeutic outcomes.
The RMIT Drug Discovery Technologies (RDDT) laboratories provide
collaborative scientific services which enable you to progress your
research from discovery and development through to first-in-human
evaluation in the areas of:
» toxicology
» pharmacology
» pharmacokinetics
» bioanalytical research.
‘I chose this program at RMIT because it is a world class
research group. The head of the lab is a leading scientist in
his area and I learn not only the specific topic of my research
area but also a wide variety of supporting knowledge in the
area of exercise physiology.’
JOSÉ LISANDRO ARETA, ARGENTINA
PHD IN HUMAN MOVEMENT
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BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
(HONOURS)
What you will study
H
BH058
Bachelor of Applied Science
(Biomedical Science) Honours
CRICOS code: 052319B
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh058
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
RMIT’s School of Medical Sciences in
collaboration with the new Health Innovations
Research Institute (HIRi) has established a major
hub for biomedical research at the Bundoora
West campus. Together they have several
internationally recognised research groups
(with Excellence in Research for Australia
(ERA) ratings of 4 and 5) that draw together
the breadth of biomedical research excellence
at RMIT and support multidisciplinary and
collaborative research that addresses key health
issues facing the Australian community.
Honours is the first step in your career in
biomedical research. The honours year is a
research project with the major assessment
being the presentation of a thesis. The School
and HIRi offer exciting opportunities for
enthusiastic students to conduct world class
biomedical and biotechnology research in a
multidisciplinary environment equipped with
state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
Honours builds on your existing undergraduate
capabilities by developing your research skills
to gain a broader understanding of biomedical
research. This provides the essential platform for
a diverse range of challenging career options.
The honours program is designed to increase
your skills in areas highly relevant to a career
in the biomedical sciences, such as basic and
applied research, diagnostic services, industry
or government. An honours year will give you a
significant competitive edge for employment and
is a requirement for undertaking a PhD.
HUMAN MOVEMENT (HONOURS)
The School and HIRi have a broad research
base addressing wide ranging questions in
biotechnology and biomedical research in areas
including, but not limited to:
» biomedical science: diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, cancer, cellular physiology,
inflammation, mental health, molecular
pharmacology, obesity, osteoporosis, pain,
and stroke
» applied research: drug discovery and
development, drug safety, comparative
biochemistry and nanotoxicology
» exercise sciences: muscle metabolism,
nutrient-exercise interactions, exercise
for the prevention of disease (diabetes,
obesity, cardiovascular), exercise for health
promotion for children and older people
» medical radiations: imaging, nuclear
medicine and radiotherapy.
HEALTH SCIENCES (HONOURS)
H
BH062
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
CRICOS code: 061671M
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh062
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
If you have successfully completed
undergraduate training in a complementary
medicine health care discipline, the honours
program will prepare you to expand and deepen
your knowledge and research skills. The
program will prepare you for research-based
higher degrees.
What you will study
The honours program consists of 96 credit points.
The following is an example of courses offered
for full-time students:
Semester one
Credit points
» Honours Research Methods
12
» Research Methods and Statistics
12
» Research Thesis 1
24
Semester two
» Research Thesis 2
48
Career outlook
An RMIT research degree in health science
offers a wide range of career choices both
in Australia and overseas. The major areas
of employment are: academic; research and
development; pharmaceutical industries;
government organisations; and clinical practice
in specialised areas.
H
BH004
Bachelor of Applied Science
(Human Movement) (Honours)
CRICOS code: 047030F
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh004
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
RMIT’s School of Medical Sciences in
collaboration with the new Health Innovations
Research Institute (HIRi) has established a major
hub for biomedical research at the Bundoora
West campus. Together they have several
internationally recognised research groups
(with Excellence in Research for Australia
(ERA) ratings of 4 and 5) that draw together
the breadth of biomedical research excellence
at RMIT and support multidisciplinary and
collaborative research that addresses key health
issues facing the Australian community.
Honours is the first step in your career in
biomedical research. The honours year is a
research project with the major assessment
being the presentation of a thesis. The School
and HIRi offer exciting opportunities for
enthusiastic students to conduct world class
biomedical and biotechnology research in a
multidisciplinary environment equipped with
state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
Honours builds on your existing undergraduate
capabilities by developing your research skills
to gain a broader understanding of biomedical
research. This provides the essential platform for
a diverse range of challenging career options.
The honours program is designed to increase
your skills in areas highly relevant to a career
in the biomedical sciences, such as basic and
applied research, diagnostic services, industry
or government. An honours year will give you
a significant competitive edge for employment
and is a requirement for undertaking a PhD.
What you will study
The School and HIRi have a broad research
base addressing wide ranging questions in
biotechnology and biomedical research in areas
including, but not limited to:
» exercise sciences: muscle metabolism,
nutrient-exercise interactions, exercise
for the prevention of disease (diabetes,
obesity, cardiovascular), exercise for health
promotion for children and older people
» biomedical science: diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, cancer, cellular physiology,
inflammation, mental health, molecular
pharmacology, obesity, osteoporosis, pain,
and stroke
» applied research: drug discovery and
development, drug safety, comparative
biochemistry and nanotoxicology
» medical radiations: imaging, nuclear
medicine and radiotherapy.
Legend:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 119 – 120. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
LABORATORY MEDICINE
(HONOURS)
H
MEDICAL RADIATIONS
(HONOURS)
H
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(HONOURS)
H
BH032
Bachelor of Applied Science
(Laboratory Medicine) (Honours)
CRICOS code: 048214A
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh032
BH033
Bachelor of Applied Science
(Medical Radiations) (Honours)
CRICOS code: 025465E
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh033
BH059
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
RMIT’s School of Medical Sciences in
collaboration with the new Health Innovations
Research Institute (HIRi) has established a major
hub for biomedical research at the Bundoora
West campus. Together they have several
internationally recognised research groups (with
Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) ratings
of 4 and 5) that draw together the breadth of
biomedical research excellence at RMIT and
support multidisciplinary and collaborative
research that addresses key health issues facing
the Australian community.
RMIT’s School of Medical Sciences in
collaboration with the new Health Innovations
Research Institute (HIRi) has established a major
hub for biomedical research at the Bundoora
West campus. Together they have several
internationally recognised research groups (with
ERA ratings of 4 and 5) that draw together
the breadth of biomedical research excellence
at RMIT and support multidisciplinary and
collaborative research that addresses key health
issues facing the Australian community.
RMIT’s School of Medical Sciences in
collaboration with the new Health Innovations
Research Institute (HIRi) has established a major
hub for biomedical research at the Bundoora
West campus. Together they have several
internationally recognised research groups (with
Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) ratings
of 4 and 5) that draw together the breadth of
biomedical research excellence at RMIT and
support multidisciplinary and collaborative
research that addresses key health issues facing
the Australian community.
Honours is the first step in your career in
biomedical research. The honours year is a
research project with the major assessment being
the presentation of a thesis. The School and
HIRi offer exciting opportunities for enthusiastic
students to conduct world class biomedical and
biotechnology research in a multidisciplinary
environment equipped with state-of-the-art
equipment and facilities.
Honours builds on your existing undergraduate
capabilities by developing your research skills
to gain a broader understanding of biomedical
research. This provides the essential platform for
a diverse range of challenging career options.
The honours program is designed to increase
your skills in areas highly relevant to a career
in the biomedical sciences, such as basic and
applied research, diagnostic services, industry
or government. An honours year will give you a
significant competitive edge for employment and
is a requirement for undertaking a PhD.
What you will study
The School and HIRi have a broad research
base addressing wide ranging questions in
biotechnology and biomedical research in areas
including, but not limited to:
» biomedical science: diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, cancer, cellular physiology,
inflammation, mental health, molecular
pharmacology, obesity, osteoporosis, pain,
and stroke
» applied research: drug discovery and
development, drug safety, comparative
biochemistry and nanotoxicology
» exercise sciences: muscle metabolism,
nutrient-exercise interactions, exercise for
the prevention of disease (diabetes, obesity,
cardiovascular), exercise for health promotion
for children and older people
» medical radiations: imaging, nuclear
medicine and radiotherapy.
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Honours is the first step in your career in
biomedical research. The honours year is a
research project with the major assessment
being the presentation of a thesis. The School
and HIRi offer exciting opportunities for
enthusiastic students to conduct world class
biomedical and biotechnology research in a
multidisciplinary environment equipped with
state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
Honours builds on your existing undergraduate
capabilities by developing your research skills
to gain a broader understanding of biomedical
research. This provides the essential platform for
a diverse range of challenging career options.
The honours program is designed to increase
your skills in areas highly relevant to a career
in the biomedical sciences, such as basic and
applied research, diagnostic services, industry
or government. An honours year will give you a
significant competitive edge for employment and
is a requirement for undertaking a PhD.
What you will study
The School and HIRi have a broad research
base addressing wide ranging questions in
biotechnology and biomedical research in areas
including, but not limited to:
» medical radiations: imaging, nuclear
medicine and radiotherapy
» biomedical science: diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, cancer, cellular physiology,
inflammation, mental health, molecular
pharmacology, obesity, osteoporosis, pain,
and stroke
» applied research: drug discovery and
development, drug safety, comparative
biochemistry and nanotoxicology
» exercise sciences: muscle metabolism,
nutrient-exercise interactions, exercise for
the prevention of disease (diabetes, obesity,
cardiovascular), exercise for health promotion
for children and older people.
Bachelor of Applied Science
(Pharmaceutical Sciences) (Honours)
CRICOS code: 055725G
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh059
Honours is the first step in your career in
biomedical research. The honours year is a
research project with the major assessment being
the presentation of a thesis. The School and
HIRi offer exciting opportunities for enthusiastic
students to conduct world class biomedical and
biotechnology research in a multidisciplinary
environment equipped with state-of-the-art
equipment and facilities.
Honours builds on your existing undergraduate
capabilities by developing your research skills
to gain a broader understanding of biomedical
research. This provides the essential platform for
a diverse range of challenging career options.
The honours program is designed to increase
your skills in areas highly relevant to a career
in the biomedical sciences, such as basic and
applied research, diagnostic services, industry
or government. An honours year will give you a
significant competitive edge for employment and
is a requirement for undertaking a PhD.
What you will study
The School and HIRi have a broad research
base addressing wide ranging questions in
biotechnology and biomedical research in areas
including, but not limited to:
» applied research: drug discovery and
development, drug safety, comparative
biochemistry and nanotoxicology
» biomedical science: diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, cancer, cellular physiology,
inflammation, mental health, molecular
pharmacology, obesity, osteoporosis, pain,
and stroke
» exercise sciences: muscle metabolism,
nutrient-exercise interactions, exercise for
the prevention of disease (diabetes, obesity,
cardiovascular), exercise for health promotion
for children and older people
» medical radiations: imaging, nuclear
medicine and radiotherapy.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(HONOURS)
PSYCHOLOGY (HONOURS)
H
BH065
Bachelor of Applied Science
(Physical Education) (Honours)
CRICOS code: 072595E
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh065
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
RMIT’s School of Medical Sciences in
collaboration with the new Health Innovations
Research Institute (HIRi) has established a major
hub for biomedical research at the Bundoora
West campus. Together they have several
internationally recognised research groups
(with Excellence in Research for Australia
(ERA) ratings of 4 and 5) that draw together
the breadth of biomedical research excellence
at RMIT and support multidisciplinary and
collaborative research that addresses key health
issues facing the Australian community.
Honours is the first step in your career in
biomedical research. The honours year is a
research project with the major assessment
being the presentation of a thesis. The School
and HIRi offer exciting opportunities for
enthusiastic students to conduct world class
biomedical and biotechnology research in a
multidisciplinary environment equipped with
state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
Honours builds on your existing undergraduate
capabilities by developing your research skills
to gain a broader understanding of biomedical
research. This provides the essential platform for
a diverse range of challenging career options.
The honours program is designed to increase
your skills in areas highly relevant to a career
in the biomedical sciences, such as basic and
applied research, diagnostic services, industry
or government. An honours year will give you a
significant competitive edge for employment and
is a requirement for undertaking a PhD.
What you will study
H
Graduates may either seek employment, or
apply to enrol in a master or doctoral level
program. Employment opportunities exist in
many human services organisations.
BH000
Bachelor of Applied Science
(Psychology) (Honours)
CRICOS code: 037200J
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh065
Professional recognition
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
The honours program prepares students
wanting to undertake further postgraduate
studies in psychology, including master and
Doctor of Psychology by coursework and
master by research and Doctor of Philosophy
programs. The program aims to introduce
students to professional issues and the theories,
methods and data of contemporary psychology.
Course content is cognitive-behavioral in
orientation and gives students a strong
grounding in research psychology.
What you will study
The honours program consists of 96 credit
points. The following is an example of courses
offered:
Credit points
» Professional Issues and Research
Methods
Career outlook
Graduates are eligible for associate membership
of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
and are also eligible to apply to register as a
provisional psychologist with the Psychology
Board of Australia. Provisional psychologists
work in a variety of settings including
educational, human services, community,
medical and organisations under the supervision
of an experienced registered psychologist. To
become eligible to apply for full registration as
a psychologist, students need to complete the
Master of Psychology (two years full-time or four
years part-time) or the Doctor of Psychology
(three years full-time).
Pathway
Graduates can apply to study for Master of
Psychology, Doctor of Psychology, master by
research or PhD.
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» Psychological Assessment and
Intervention
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» Thesis 1 & 2
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» Advanced Research Methods
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» Advanced Topics in Psychology
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» Psychopathology
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Teaching methods
All coursework courses are delivered faceto-face. You will complete individual projects
(thesis) under the supervision of an academic
staff member. Staff generally offer projects
related to their current research or research
interests. Supervisors may work at either the
Bundoora or City campus.
The School and HIRi have a broad research
base addressing wide ranging questions in
biotechnology and biomedical research in areas
including, but not limited to:
Further information about psychology research:
» exercise sciences: muscle metabolism,
nutrient-exercise interactions, exercise for
the prevention of disease (diabetes, obesity,
cardiovascular), exercise for health promotion
for children and older people
Assessment varies according to the course
being undertaken. Assessment methods include
essays, examinations and presentations. The
thesis is examined by two examiners and
consists of a 5 000 word journal-type article.
www.rmit.edu.au/psychology/research
Assessment
» biomedical science: diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, cancer, cellular physiology,
inflammation, mental health, molecular
pharmacology, obesity, osteoporosis, pain,
and stroke
» applied research: drug discovery and
development, drug safety, comparative
biochemistry and nanotoxicology
» medical radiations: imaging, nuclear
medicine and radiotherapy.
Legend:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 119 – 120. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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CLINICAL CHIROPRACTIC
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MC143
Master of Clinical Chiropractic
CRICOS code: 050401B
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc143
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
The Master of Clinical Chiropractic is designed
for applicants articulating from the Bachelor
of Health Science (Chiropractic). It provides
professional qualification as a chiropractor,
allowing application for registration.
The master program delivers high-level
assessment and psychomotor skills integrating
diagnosis and management with the clinical
sciences. You will undertake supervised patient
care in the University’s teaching clinics and in
external clinics approved for mentored practiceintegrated learning.
What you will study
The master consists of 192 credit points.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Year one
Credit points
» Chiropractic clinical practicum 1
12
» Chiropractic clinical practicum 2
12
» Clinical chiropractic 1
12
» Diagnosis and management 1
12
» Diagnosis and management 2
12
» Diagnostic imaging 1
12
» Integrated clinical sciences 1
12
» Integrated clinical sciences 2
12
Additional costs
In certain circumstances the Mentored PracticeIntegrated Learning course in the final semester
may be undertaken in an approved clinic in
the home country of the student, or in another
approved clinic offshore.
This program may incur extra costs for items
such as textbooks, lab coats, gloves, program
notes, field trips, special equipment, materials
and bridging programs. Please contact the
School of Medical Sciences for details.
Professional recognition
Career outlook
The Council on Chiropractic Education
Australasia Inc. (CCEA) has accredited this
program. The successful completion of the
Bachelor of Health Science (Chiropractic) and
the Master of Clinical Chiropractic are necessary
to be eligible to apply for registration as a
chiropractor with the Chiropractic Registration
Board of Australia.
Graduates are employed as medical scientists
in the field of diagnostic pathology or in medical
research. Medical scientists work in hospital
laboratories, private pathology laboratories,
state health laboratories and universities.
Registration will allow you to practise in any
Australian state or territory. Applicants should
note that the Chiropractic Board of Australia
has determined that applicants for registration
must be able to demonstrate English language
skills at IELTS academic level 7 or the equivalent
within the two years preceding registration.
For further details visit
www.chiropracticboard.gov.au/
Registration-Standards.aspx
LABORATORY MEDICINE
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» Chiropractic clinical practicum 4
12
» Clinical chiropractic 2
12
» Clinical chiropractic 3
12
» Diagnosis and management 3
12
» Diagnostic imaging 2
12
» Integrated clinical sciences 3
12
» Research and scholarship portfolio
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Career outlook
Chiropractic has been established as a
healthcare profession for over 100 years and is
currently practised in more than 70 countries.
Opportunities are plentiful in Australasia
and in certain overseas locations for either
private, self-employed practice or practice in
multidisciplinary settings. Graduates of the
RMIT clinical chiropractic program are leaders in
the profession in Australia and other countries
including New Zealand, Japan, Scotland,
Ireland, England and Malaysia.
In larger hospitals and private laboratories,
medical scientists usually specialise in one of the
professional disciplines.
Pathways
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in
Laboratory Medicine who have been successful
in gaining a place in the Master of Laboratory
Medicine or the Master of Biotechnology
programs may be granted up to 96 credit points
towards that qualification.
LABORATORY MEDICINE
GD102
Graduate Diploma in Laboratory
Medicine
CRICOS code: 048258M
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd102
The Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Medicine
provides an opportunity for education and
training in all of the major disciplines of
laboratory medicine.
It is suitable for graduates from general science
or biomedical science degrees that have a
biological science focus.
The program is designed to provide a
professionally oriented qualification that will
prepare you for employment in diagnostic
pathology. As a graduate you may be employed
as medical scientists in hospitals and diagnostic
pathology laboratories.
Master of Laboratory Medicine
CRICOS code: 056171G
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc158
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
The Master of Laboratory Medicine provides
advanced training and education in the
major disciplines of laboratory medicine. It is
suitable for graduates from general science
or biomedical science degrees that have a
biological science focus.
This coursework program is designed to provide
you with an advanced qualification and to enable
you to apply a range of diagnostic procedures in
a clinical pathology laboratory. On completion you
will have high-level skills in analysis and knowledge
integration relevant to your area of specialisation.
What you will study
The Master of Laboratory Medicine program will
allow you to specialise in two clinical pathology
disciplines.
What you will study
The following discipline streams are available:
The graduate diploma consists of 96 credit
points with a minimum requirement of one major
discipline stream.
» Clinical biochemistry
The following discipline streams are available:
» Clinical biochemistry
» Clinical microbiology
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MC158
C
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
Year two
» Chiropractic clinical practicum 3
Global connections
» Clinical microbiology
» Cytopathology
» Haematology
» Histopathology
» Transfusion and transplantation science
» Cytopathology
» Haematology
» Histopathology
» Transfusion and transplantation science
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Pathways
If you have completed the Graduate Diploma in
Laboratory Medicine, you may articulate directly
into the Master of Laboratory Medicine.
Career outlook
Graduates are employed as medical scientists
in the field of diagnostic pathology or in medical
research. Medical scientists work in hospital
laboratories, private pathology laboratories,
state health laboratories and universities.
At the completion of the program, you will be
capable of:
MEDICAL RADIATIONS—
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
» demonstrating knowledge of the physical
principles of the radiographic techniques/
methods
MC177
» demonstrating an understanding of anatomy,
physiology and pathology
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Master of Medical Radiations
(Nuclear Medicine)
CRICOS code: 068302B
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc177
» undertaking a range of diagnostic imaging
examinations relating to beginning
practitioner skills
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
In larger hospitals and private laboratories,
medical scientists usually specialise in one of the
professional disciplines.
» communicating effectively with patients and
other staff
Professional recognition
» understanding the need for and able to
participate in research relating to medical
imaging
The Master of Medical Radiations is specifically
designed for graduates of a general science,
biomedical science, biological science or other
health-related degree, looking for a qualification
and career in the area of medical radiations.
Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical
Sciences (IBMS) in the UK.
MEDICAL RADIATIONS—
MEDICAL IMAGING
» working in a multidisciplinary healthcare team
» practising the skills of medical imaging in a
global environment.
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MC177
Master of Medical Radiations
(Medical Imaging)
CRICOS code: 068300D
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc177
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
Medical radiations is one of the most advanced
and dynamic areas of clinical medicine today.
The Master of Medical Radiations is specifically
designed for graduates of a general science,
biomedical science, biological science or other
health-related degree, looking for a qualification
and career in the area of medical radiations.
RMIT is the only tertiary institution in Victoria
that offers a multidisciplinary approach to the
education of medical radiations professionals.
You will participate in several common curricular
elements that combine program material from
the three professional streams.
Clinical skills will be developed in laboratory
settings via computer-based simulations and
clinical/industry experience (work-integrated
learning) will be undertaken in a block each
semester, averaging five weeks in duration per
semester.
Medical imaging deals with the use of ionising
and non-ionising radiation for the purpose
of investigation, diagnosis and treatment of
human illness. Images of disease and injury are
obtained using x-rays, computed tomography
(CT), digital subtraction angiography (DSA),
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and
ultrasound (U/S).
Legend:
Medical radiations is one of the most advanced
and dynamic areas of clinical medicine today.
What you will study
The master program consists of 192 credit points.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Year one
»
»
»
»
»
Credit points
Imaging Anatomy and Pathology
Introduction to Pathology
Medical Imaging Methods 1 and 2
Medical Imaging Practice 1and 2
Medical Imaging Technology 1and 2
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12
24
24
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Year two
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
Computed Tomography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Imaging 3 and 4
Medical Imaging Technology 3
Medical Radiations Technology
MR Interdisciplinary Applications
Sonography
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12
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Career outlook
Most graduates are employed in either the
public or private healthcare sector as diagnostic
radiographers and most often work in teams
with other healthcare professionals.
Within the medical radiations profession,
opportunities exist for expansion into business
management, education and research.
Graduates can also proceed to further study
including the specialist fields of magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI), computed
tomography (CT) and ultrasound (U/S).
Professional recognition
Upon graduating, you must individually apply
to all of the appropriate organisations either
in Australia or your home country, depending
on where you wish to practise as a medical
radiations professional. Further details on
eligibility for accreditation should be obtained
from the respective organisations.
RMIT is the only tertiary institution in Victoria
that offers a multidisciplinary approach to the
education of medical radiations professionals.
You will participate in several common curricular
elements that combine program material from
the three professional streams.
Clinical skills will be developed in laboratory
settings via computer-based simulations and
clinical/industry experience (work-integrated
learning) will be undertaken in a block each
semester, averaging five weeks in duration per
semester.
Nuclear medicine technologists are healthcare
professionals who combine knowledge of
biomedical and physical sciences with an
understanding of patient care, in order to
examine the physiology of organs and systems
within the body. Nuclear medicine technologists
typically use gamma camera technology and
Positron Emission Tomography (PET).
At the completion of the program, you will be
capable of:
» demonstrating knowledge of the physical
principles of the radiographic techniques/
methods
» demonstrating an understanding of anatomy,
physiology and pathology
» undertaking a range of diagnostic imaging
examinations and treatment procedures
relating to beginning practitioner skills
» communicating effectively with patients and
other staff
» working in a multidisciplinary healthcare team
» understanding the need for and able to
participate in research relating to nuclear
medicine
» practising the skills of nuclear medicine in a
global environment.
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 119 – 120. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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What you will study
Coursework
The master program consists of 192 credit points.
» Midwifery 1
12
The following is an example of courses offered:
» Midwifery 2
12
Year one
» Midwifery 3
12
» Midwifery 4
12
Credit points
» Imaging Anatomy and Pathology
12
» Introduction to Pathology
12
» Nuclear Medicine Methods 1 and 2
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» Nuclear Medicine Practice 1 and 2
24
» Nuclear Medicine Technology 1 and 2
24
Year two
» Computed Tomography
12
» Magnetic Resonance Imaging
12
» Medical Radiations Technology
12
» MR Interdisciplinary Applications
12
» Nuclear Medicine 3 and 4
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» Nuclear Medicine Technology 3
12
» Sonography
12
Career outlook
Most graduates are employed in either the
public or private healthcare sector as nuclear
medicine technologists and most often work in
teams with other healthcare professionals.
Within the medical radiations profession,
opportunities exist for expansion into business
management, education and research.
Credit points
Note: due to the experience of the applicants applying
for this program, you may receive Recognition of Prior
Learning (RPL) for two of the four courses above.
Workshops are conducted over 10 days
(78 hours) to cover the theory. You are required
to undertake between 160 to 400 hours of
midwifery practice in a maternity unit. This is
organised by the RMIT Midwifery Program
Director in consultation with you.
Career outlook
Successful completion of the program will
allow graduates to apply to be registered with
the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia,
entitling the graduate to practise midwifery in an
extensive range of midwifery practice settings in
rural and metropolitan regions, institutional and
community settings.
Upon graduating, you must individually apply
to all of the appropriate organisations either
in Australia or your home country, depending
on where you wish to practise as a medical
radiations professional. Further details on
eligibility for accreditation should be obtained
from the respective organisations.
You will complete one day of theory (on campus)
over 12 weeks of each semester. Variation to
this may occur, dependent on the material to be
covered. If studying part-time, you can expect to
attend campus eight days per semester for the
theory component.
Clinical practice
You are expected to complete three days of
midwifery practice per week (two days of which
are paid). If you wish to study by this method,
you should apply to an affiliated hospital for one
of these positions. Applications to a hospital
should be completed at the same time that you
apply to RMIT.
The graduate diploma consists of 96 credit
points. The following is an example of courses
offered:
Coursework
Credit points
» Breastfeeding and Human Lactation
12
» Family Studies
12
» Midwifery 1
12
Professional recognition
» Midwifery 2
12
Graduates of the program are eligible to apply
for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery
Board of Australia.
» Midwifery 3
12
» Midwifery 4
12
» Research in Health Care
12
www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
» Trends and Issues in Midwifery
12
Applicants should note that the Nursing and
Midwifery Accreditation Council of Australia
(ANMAC) has determined that applicants who
did not undertake and complete their secondary
education in English, must demonstrate English
language skills at IELTS academic level 7 or
the equivalent within two years preceding
registration.
Professional recognition
What you will study
Career outlook
Successful completion of the program will
allow graduates to apply for registration with
the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia,
entitling the graduate to practise midwifery in an
extensive range of midwifery practice settings in
rural and metropolitan regions, institutional and
community settings.
Pathways
MIDWIFERY
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GC002
Graduate Certificate in Midwifery
CRICOS code: 038970C
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc002
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
The graduate certificate provides opportunities
for the qualified midwife to be re-endorsed as a
midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia and provides opportunities for further
studies and development of leadership and
scholarship in the discipline of midwifery.
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Credits may be granted for courses passed in
other tertiary-level programs. After completing
this program you may apply to the Graduate
Diploma in Midwifery or the Master of Midwifery
with credits fom the Graduate Certificate in
Midwifery.
MIDWIFERY
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GD015
Graduate Diploma in Midwifery
CRICOS code: 038974K
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd015
What you will study
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
The graduate certificate consists of 48 credit
points. The following is an example of courses
offered:
The graduate diploma fosters the development
of leadership and scholarship in the discipline
of midwifery and prepares registered nurses
to enter midwifery practice. This will lead to
registration as a midwife with the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Australia.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the program are eligible to apply
for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery
Board of Australia.
www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
Applicants should note that the Nursing and
Midwifery Accreditation Council of Australia
(ANMAC) has determined that applicants who
did not undertake and complete their secondary
education in English, must demonstrate English
language skills at IELTS academic level 7 or
the equivalent within two years preceding
Registration.
Pathways
Credits may be granted for courses passed in
other tertiary-level programs. After completing
this program students may apply to the Master
of Midwifery.
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MIDWIFERY
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MC022
Master of Midwifery
CRICOS code: 038978F
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc022
The master degree is designed to further
develop your skills in leadership, practice,
research and scholarship in the discipline of
midwifery.
What you will study
Across the degree you will complete a project
or minor thesis under the supervision of an
experienced supervisor.
» Philosophic inquiry in nursing
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» Quality improvement for nurses
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NURSING
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GD013
Graduate Diploma in Nursing
CRICOS code: 038954C
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd013
The project or minor thesis is examined by
two examiners one of whom is external to the
University. The project consists of 5 000 to
6 000 words and the minor thesis reports and
presentations, 10 000 to 15 000 words.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Credit points
» Breastfeeding and Human Lactation
12
» Family Studies
12
» Midwifery 1, 2, 3 And 4
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» Research in Health Care
12
» Trends and Issues in Midwifery
12
Select one option
Option A
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» Birth in Different Cultures
12
» Clinical Teaching in Nursing Practice
12
» Introduction to Complementary
Therapies in Midwifery
12
» Quality Improvement for Nursing
12
The graduate diploma program is designed
to further develop your nursing skills in the
speciality areas of child and family health, critical
care, emergency, mental health, neuroscience,
leadership, practice, research and scholarship in
the discipline of nursing.
RMIT University’s discipline of nursing and
midwifery is one of the oldest providers of
nursing education in Australia.
RMIT is at the forefront of nursing education and
research, offering a wide range of postgraduate
programs designed to meet the challenge of
current practice and research.
Stream
Successful completion of the program will allow
graduates be leaders in midwifery practice,
research and scholarship.
Legend:
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration
with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia. Registration will allow you to practise
in any Australian state or territory.
Applicants should note that the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Australia has determined
that all applicants for registration must be able
to demonstrate English language skills at IELTS
academic level 7 or the equivalent within the two
years preceding registration. For further details
visit www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
Credit points
Select 48 credit points
Career outlook
Professional recognition
Core courses
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Please note: At a minimum, 72 credit points of the
master program must be completed at RMIT University
even if you have completed a graduate diploma or
equivalent at another university.
If you successfully complete the graduate
diploma program with a grade point average
(GPA) of 75% and with 75% in a postgraduate
research course, you may proceed to the
Master of Nursing by coursework program
(minor thesis option).
MC017
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Pathways
The graduate diploma consists of 96 credit
points. This incorporates the graduate certificate
(36 credit points). The following is an example of
courses offered:
» Research in nursing and midwifery
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The program prepares experienced nurses for
advanced nursing practice in specialty nursing
areas and leadership roles in advanced practice,
education, and research.
NURSING
Option B
» Minor Thesis A and B (part-time mode)
Career outlook
What you will study
» Contemporary issues in nursing
and health care
» Minor Thesis (full-time mode)
C
Master of Nursing
CRICOS code: 038954C
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc017
The program is designed to further develop your
research and scholarship skills in the discipline
of nursing.
RMIT University’s discipline of nursing and
midwifery is one of the oldest providers of
nursing education in Australia.
» Nursing (for international students)
RMIT is at the forefront of nursing education and
research, offering a wide range of postgraduate
programs designed to meet the challenge of
current practice and research.
Electives
Select four courses from
» Advanced clinical nursing practice:
stroke management
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If an overall GPA of 75% is not achieved, you will
be eligible for entry into the Master of Nursing by
coursework program (project option).
CITY CAMPUS
The master consists of 144 credit points. This
incorporates the graduate diploma (96 credit
points).
» Project
» Nursing ethics and health care
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration
with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia. Registration will allow you to practise
in any Australian state or territory.
Applicants should note that the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Australia has determined
that all applicants for registration must be able
to demonstrate English language skills at IELTS
academic level 7 or the equivalent within the two
years preceding registration. For further details
visit www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au .
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
Coursework
Professional recognition
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What you will study
» Advanced nursing technology
(highly recommended for critical care,
emergency and specialities)
12
» Advanced physical assessment
nursing practice
12
» Clinical teaching in nursing practice
12
» Examining nursing practice
12
The master consists of 144 credit points. This
incorporates the graduate diploma (96 credit
points). The following is an example of courses
offered:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
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Option A
» Minor Thesis
OSTEOPATHY
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or
Option B
» Project
» Select two courses from the
core courses or electives in the
Graduate Diploma in Nursing
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Note: A minimum of 72 credit points of the master
program must be completed at RMIT University even if
you have completed a graduate diploma or equivalent
at another university. Please ensure you complete
enough units from the RMIT graduate diploma to be
eligible for the award of Master of Nursing.
Career outlook
The program prepares experienced nurses for
advanced nursing practice in specialty nursing
areas and leadership roles in advanced practice,
education, and research.
Pathways
If you successfully complete the graduate
diploma program with a grade point average
(GPA) of 75% and with a grade of 75% in
a postgraduate research course, you may
proceed to the Master of Nursing by coursework
program (minor thesis option).
If an overall GPA of 75% is not achieved, you are
eligible for entry into the Master of Nursing by
coursework program (project option).
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration
with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia. Registration will allow you to practise
in any Australian state or territory.
Applicants should note that the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Australia has determined
that all applicants for registration must be able
to demonstrate English language skills at IELTS
academic level 7 or the equivalent within the two
years preceding registration. For further details
visit www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
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PSYCHOLOGY
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MC146
Master of Osteopathy
CRICOS code: 054476F
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc146
MC002
Master of Psychology
CRICOS code: 037955K
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc002
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RMIT has the longest-running osteopathic
program in Australia.
The Master of Psychology is designed to
provide the necessary training to prepare you for
work as a professional psychologist.
The master program, in combination with the
Bachelor of Applied Science (Complementary
Medicine–Osteopathy) program, is a first
professional qualification in osteopathy.
Accreditation by the Osteopathy Board of
Australia means you can register to practise
in all states and territories without sitting
further examinations, subject to continuing
accreditation.
The program is oriented towards cognitive/
behavioural psychology and you will be trained
and expected to work according to the scientist/
professional model.
RMIT University specialises in clinical
psychology.
What you will study
The Master of Psychology (144 credit points) is
divided into three areas of study—coursework,
clinical training and research.
Osteopaths are trained in diagnosis and
take a full case history, perform conventional
medical testing procedures and use their skill
of palpation and motion testing to additionally
diagnose a patient’s condition.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Year one
Osteopaths choose a treatment method
depending on the patient and condition and
may also provide advice on posture, exercise,
nutrition, and similar.
» Assessment and Intervention 1 and 2
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» Foundations of Practice 1 and 2
24
What you will study
Clinical training
The master program consists of 144 credit
points. The following is an example of courses
offered:
» Internal Practicum 1 and 2
24
Research
» Thesis 1 and 2
Year one
Credit points
Coursework
24
Credit points
Year two
» Clinical Medicine 1
12
» Clinical Medicine 2
12
» Osteopathic Clinical Practice and
Research 1
12
» Osteopathic Clinical Practice and
Research 2
24
» Osteopathic Diagnosis and Technique 1
12
» Osteopathic Diagnosis and Technique 2
12
» Research Methods—Manual Medicine
12
Coursework
» Specialist Practice 1 and 2
24
Clinical training
» External Practicum 1 and 2
24
» Internal Practicum 3 and 4
24
Research
» Thesis 3 and 4
24
Teaching methods
Year two
» Clinical Medicine 3
12
» Clinical Medicine 4
12
» Osteopathic Clinical Practice and
Research 3
24
» Osteopathic Clinical Practice and
Research 4
24
» Osteopathic Diagnosis and Technique 3
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» Osteopathic Diagnosis and Technique 4
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Career outlook
There is a high demand for osteopaths in
Australasia and in certain overseas locations.
All coursework is delivered face-to-face. Internal
practicums are supervised and take place at the
RMIT Psychology Clinic. Case conferences are
held in groups to discuss your progress and are
led by an experienced practitioner.
You are assisted to undertake two external
practicums (minimum of 40 days and 60 days,
respectively) in agencies such as hospitals,
clinics, and other health facilities. Casework
courses and field placements comprise 132
days of practicum experience. You will also
complete a research thesis under supervision.
You may also be interested in…
» Chinese medicine, page 116
» Chiropractic science, page 116
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Assessment
Assessment varies according to courses.
Assessment methods include essays,
examinations and presentations. Internal and
external practicum courses examine quality of
work that is undertaken.
The master thesis consists of 15 000 words
and is assessed by two examiners, including
one external to the University. Guidelines for the
organisation and presentation of the thesis are
provided at enrolment.
Career outlook
Clinical psychologists are specialists in the
assessment, diagnosis and treatment of
psychological problems and mental illness. They
work in private practice, hospitals, universities,
general medical practices, community health
centres and mental health services.
Professional recognition
The program is accredited by APAC, the
Australian Psychological Society, and the
Psychology Board of Australia for professional
recognition as a clinical psychologist. Graduates
are eligible to apply for membership of the
Australian Psychological Society.
Pathways
As a graduate you will be eligible to apply for a
Doctor of Psychology or PhD program.
PSYCHOLOGY
C
DC001
Doctor of Psychology
CRICOS code: 037956J
Duration: 3 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dc001
Clinical training
» External practicum 1 and 2
» Internal practicum 3 and 4
Research
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» Thesis 3 and 4
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Year three
The Doctor of Psychology program provides
necessary training to prepare you for work as a
professional psychologist and for leadership roles
within the profession. The program is oriented
towards cognitive/behavioural psychology and
you are trained and expected to work according
to the scientist/professional model.
Coursework
RMIT University specialises in clinical psychology.
» Advanced doctoral training 1 and 2
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Clinical training
» External practicum 3A and 3B
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Research
» Thesis 5 and 6
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Career outlook
What you will study
Internal practicums are carried out at the RMIT
Psychology Clinic under supervision. Case
conferences are held in groups to discuss
your progress and are led by an experienced
practitioner.
You will be assisted to undertake three external
practicums (minimum of 40, 60 and 80 days,
respectively) in agencies such as hospitals,
clinics, and other health facilities
Casework courses, together with field
placements, comprise 212 days of practicum
experience. You will also complete a research
thesis under supervision.
Clinical psychologists are specialists in the
assessment, diagnosis and treatment of
psychological problems and mental illness. They
work in private practice, hospitals, universities,
general medical practices, community health
centres and mental health services.
Professional recognition
The program is accredited by APAC, the
Australian Psychological Society, and the
Psychology Board of Australia for professional
recognition as a clinical psychologist. Graduates
are eligible to apply for membership of the
Australian Psychological Society.
The Doctor of Psychology (288 credit points) is
divided into three areas of study—coursework,
clinical training and research.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Credit points
Year one
Coursework
» Assessment and Intervention 1 and 2
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» Foundations of Practice 1 and 2
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Clinical training
» Internal Practicum 1 and 2
24
Research
Legend:
» Thesis 1 and 2
24
Year two
Coursework
» Specialist Practice 1 and 2
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C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 119 – 120. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
R
MR013
Master of Applied Science –
Anatomy and Physiology
CRICOS code: 023213G
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr013
MR015
DR082
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
Doctor of Philosophy
(Anatomy and Physiology)
Duration: 4 years
CRICOS code: 065699M
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr082
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
RMIT’s School of Medical Sciences in
collaboration with the new Health Innovations
Research Institute (HIRi) has established a major
hub for biomedical research at the Bundoora
West campus. Together they have several
internationally recognised research groups
(with Excellence in Research for Australia
(ERA) ratings of 4 and 5) that draw together
the breadth of biomedical research excellence
at RMIT and support multidisciplinary and
collaborative research that addresses key health
issues facing the Australian community.
Master and PhD qualifications enable you to
embark on a research career or work in a higher
administrative capacity in a research team. Our
programs cater for those wishing to gain skills
in conducting research or to study a particular
area of interest, or for those with a thirst for new
knowledge.
The School has a multidisciplinary research base
that offers opportunities to conduct biomedical
research in a range of areas including projects
involving human subjects, through to cell and
molecular based systems using state-of-the-art
technology.
On offer are a variety of different projects
covering the following research areas:
anatomy, physiology, skin cancer, cell
biology, cardiovascular biology, neuroscience,
obesity and diabetes, wound repair, cell
signalling, exercise physiology, immunology,
pharmacology, toxicology, biochemistry and
molecular biology.
What you will study
Study will be carried out by research. A thesis
describing the research will be submitted for
external examination.
Career outlook
Graduates are employed in academia, industry
and the private sector. Graduates from our
programs have progressed to being research
team leaders in their own right in Australia and
internationally, to holding senior positions in
government and industry.
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CHINESE MEDICINE
R
Master of Applied Science –
Chinese Medicine
CRICOS code: 019084B
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr015
R
DR088
Doctor of Philosophy (Chiropractic,
Osteopathic and Chinese Medicine)
CRICOS code: 065700A
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr088
This program is designed to provide specialist
postgraduate study in research, including
extensive original research and a thesis which
is examined by external examiners. The major
research focus includes systematic reviews,
laboratory studies and clinical trials on Chinese
herbal medicine and acupuncture in the
management of clinical conditions such as
hayfever, insomnia, tension headaches and
chronic pain.
What you will study
The following is an example of courses offered
for full-time students:
Credit points
Year one
CHIROPRACTIC, OSTEOPATHIC
AND CHINESE MEDICINE
Semester one
» Research Method course
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» Masters Degree Thesis A
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BUNDOORA CAMPUS
This program provides opportunities for
practitioners in various complementary
medicine disciplines and others with relevant
qualifications, experience and ability to
contribute to the generation of new knowledge
vital to the growth and development of the
various complementary medicine professions.
You are required to demonstrate learning in
scientific technique and procedure and to
make a significant and original contribution to
knowledge in your field.
What you will study
Complete a Research Method/Strategy course
in your first year. Select PhD Thesis Part A
course in first semester and PhD Thesis Part B
course in second semester for each year of the
program.
Career outlook
» Masters Degree Thesis B
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Year two
Semester one
» Masters Degree Thesis A
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Semester two
» Masters Degree Thesis B
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Career outlook
An RMIT research degree in Chinese Medicine
offers a wide range of career choices both in
Australia and overseas.
The major areas of employment are: academic;
research and development; pharmaceutical
industries; government organisations; and
clinical practice in specialised areas.
An RMIT research degree offers a wide range of
career choices both in Australia and overseas.
The major areas of employment are academic;
research and development; pharmaceutical
industries; government organisations; and
clinical practice in specialised areas.
CHIROPRACTIC SCIENCE
R
MR014 Master of Chiropractic Science
Duration: 2 years
CRICOS code: 007474J
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr014
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
This program provides opportunities to
contribute to your chiropractic knowledge base,
by undertaking research in a wide range of areas
in the chiropractic discipline and profession. You
will be selected based on your area of research
interest and the availability of supervisors with
relevant expertise within RMIT.
What you will study
» Health Research Methods
» Masters Degree Thesis A
» Masters Degree Thesis B
Pathways
You may be eligible to apply for a PhD program
on completion of the research program.
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Career outlook
Career outlook
MEDICAL RADIATIONS SCIENCE
The Master of Chiropractic Science at RMIT
provides specific knowledge, skills and abilities
in the following areas:
Graduates are employed in academia, industry
and the private sector.
MR084
Graduates from our programs have progressed
to being research team leaders in their own right
in Australia and internationally, and to holding
senior positions in government and industry.
» to undertake research into the clinical
effectiveness and safety of the practice of
chiropractic, and/or
» contribute to the knowledge underpinning
the practice of chiropractic in areas such as
physiology, neuroscience and biomechanics.
HUMAN MOVEMENT
R
MR017
Master of Applied Science –
Human Movement
CRICOS code: 015626J
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr017
DR101
Doctor of Philosophy
(Human Movement)
CRICOS code: 065721G
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr101
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
RMIT’s School of Medical Sciences in
collaboration with the new Health Innovations
Research Institute (HIRi) has established a major
hub for biomedical research at the Bundoora
West campus. Together they have several
internationally recognised research groups (with
Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) ratings
of 4 and 5) that draw together the breadth of
biomedical research excellence at RMIT and
support multidisciplinary and collaborative
research that addresses key health issues facing
the Australian community.
Master and PhD qualifications enable you to
embark on a research career or work in a higher
administrative capacity in a research team. Our
programs cater for those wishing to gain skills
in conducting research or to study a particular
area of interest, or for those with a thirst for new
knowledge.
The School has a multidisciplinary research base
that offers opportunities to conduct research in a
range of areas including projects involving human
subjects, through to cell and molecular based
systems using state-of-the-art technology.
Appropriate research areas include physical
activity and disability; motor skill development
and control; growth and development;
exercise physiology; exercise metabolism; and
measurement of exercise behaviour.
What you will study
Study will be carried out by research. A thesis
describing the research will be submitted for
external examination.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
R
MR083
Master of Applied Science
(Medical Laboratory Science)
CRICOS code: 007473K
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr083
DR086
Doctor of Philosophy
(Medical Laboratory Science)
CRICOS code: 065702K
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr086
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
RMIT’s School of Medical Sciences in
collaboration with the new Health Innovations
Research Institute (HIRi) has established a major
hub for biomedical research at the Bundoora
West campus. Together they have several
internationally recognised research groups (with
ERA ratings of 4 and 5) that draw together
the breadth of biomedical research excellence
at RMIT and support multidisciplinary and
collaborative research that addresses key health
issues facing the Australian community.
Master and PhD qualifications enable you to
embark on a research career or work in a higher
administrative capacity in a research team. Our
programs cater for those wishing to gain skills
in conducting research or to study a particular
area of interest, or for those with a thirst for new
knowledge.
The multidisciplinary nature of laboratory medicine
offers excellent opportunities to conduct leading
edge biotechnology and biomedical research. The
discipline areas covered include biochemistry,
natural products, molecular biology, immunology,
haematology, histopathology, pathology and
transfusion/transplantation science.
Our research programs encompass most areas of
human health and disease at both a fundamental
and applied level.
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Master of Applied Science
(Medical Radiations Science)
CRICOS code: 007474J
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr084
DR087
Doctor of Philosophy
(Medical Radiations Science)
CRICOS code: 065701M
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr087
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
Master and PhD qualifications enable you to
embark on a research career or work in a higher
administrative capacity in a research team. Our
programs cater for those wishing to gain skills
in conducting research or to study a particular
area of interest, or for those with a thirst for new
knowledge.
RMIT has a multidisciplinary research base
that offers opportunities to conduct medical
radiations research in a range of areas. These
often include quantitative and also qualitative
projects in medical imaging, radiation therapy,
nuclear medicine and medical physics. The
projects may be laboratory based or undertaken
in a clinical context.
On offer may be a variety of different projects
covering the following research areas: dosimetry
in radiation therapy; nanotechnology in nuclear
medicine and magnetic resonance imaging;
optimisation and dose in digital radiography and
computed tomography; nanoparticles; clinical
practice in medical imaging; radiation therapy
and nuclear medicine; radionuclide therapy; and
medical radiations education.
What you will study
Study will be carried out by research. A thesis
describing the research will be submitted for
external examination.
Career outlook
Graduates are employed in academia, industry
and the private sector.
Graduates from our programs have progressed
to being research team leaders in their own right
in Australia and internationally, and to holding
senior positions in government and industry.
What you will study
Study will be carried out by research. A thesis
describing the research will be submitted for
external examination.
Career outlook
Graduates are employed in academia, industry
and the private sector.
Graduates from our programs have progressed
to being research team leaders in their own right
in Australia and internationally, and to holding
senior positions in government and industry.
Legend:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
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NURSING
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OSTEOPATHIC SCIENCE
MR010
Master of Nursing
CRICOS code: 022044F
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr010
MR016
DR103
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing)
CRICOS code: 065698A
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr103
BUNDOORA CAMPUS
The PhD or Master of Nursing (by research)
enables you to achieve a high level of academic
achievement and scholarship through the
generation of an independent piece of research.
Supervision can be provided in a range of
areas and in a variety of theoretical traditions
and research methodologies. Specific areas
include: clinical nursing; child and family health
nursing; mental health nursing; policy evaluation;
midwifery; primary health; public health; critical
transcultural nursing; multicultural health; health
policy; and health education.
Prior to applying, you are required to discuss
and arrange with the director of research a
possible research topic and supervisors. A
research proposal is required as part of the
application procedure.
If you are a PhD candidate, you are normally
required to undertake a postgraduate level
research unit as part of your candidature.
What you will study
You will work with a senior supervisor and at
least one other supervisor on an independent
project. RMIT offers research courses and
professional development programs through
the School of Graduate Studies to support and
enhance your outcome.
Career outlook
Graduates of higher degree programs in nursing
and midwifery will seek leadership roles in health
care services and public health organisations.
They will be able to develop independent
research, form collaborations and apply for
post-doctoral posts (for PhD graduates).
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Master of Osteopathic Science
CRICOS code: 019085A
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr016
PSYCHOLOGY AND DISABILITY
MR002
Master of Applied Science
(Psychology and Disability)
CRICOS code: 029761J
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr002
This program provides the opportunity for you
to undertake supervised research within the
discipline of osteopathy. The original work
contributes to the knowledge base of the
profession, while you develop professional
research skills.
DR107
You would normally be expected to have
an undergraduate degree with a substantial
osteopathic component, otherwise additional
coursework may be required.
Disability studies
Doctor of Philosophy
(Psychology and Disability)
Duration: 4 years
CRICOS code: 065730F
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr107
BUNDOORA AND CITY CAMPUSES
» Health Research Methods
Master and PhD supervision is offered in the
following areas related to disability: forensic
issues, parental training, staffing, program
evaluation, empowerment, ethics, advocacy
and quality of life.
» Masters Degree Thesis A
Psychology
» Masters Degree Thesis B
Research supervision can be offered in a
range of areas in applied psychology. You are
encouraged to check the School website for
up-to-date information on staff research
activities, supervisor availability and current
and proposed research projects that might
accommodate higher degree by research
involvement.
What you will study
Career outlook
Graduates of a masters degree by research
will be able to demonstrate the application of
knowledge and skills:
» with creativity and initiative in new situations
and/or for further learning
» with high level personal autonomy and
accountability
» in planning and executing a substantial piece
of research.
Pathways
You may be eligible to apply for a PhD program
on completion of the research program.
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What you will study
These programs are higher degree by research
programs, which means that they are assessed
solely by the completion of a high-level research
thesis. Some coursework might be required,
particularly in the area of research methods,
depending on your background and your
assessed capabilities.
Career outlook
Graduates are currently employed in a range of
academic, research and high-level professional
settings.
Pathways
Graduates of the Master of Nursing can
seek admission to the PhD program. If you
are making good progress and you can
demonstrate that they you are able to develop
the scope of your program, you can apply for
transfer to the PhD program.
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Minimum requirements
English proficiency requirement
Academic and other requirements
» Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band 6.5 with no individual band
below 6.0
» TOEFL (Paper Based) 580 (TWE 4.5)
» TOEFL (Internet Based Test – IBT) Overall score of 92 with a
minimum of 20 in all sections, or
» successful completion of REW Advanced Plus program.
Alternative entry schemes are available where stated for applicants
who do not meet the published minimum entry requirements. If you are
applying for alternative entry into a program based on your previous
experience, you must submit a full personal curriculum vitae (CV) and a
personal statement. In some instances, an interview may be required to
determine the applicant’s suitability for the program.
Master of Medical Radiations
» Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band score 7.0 with no individual
band score less than 6.5
» TOEFL (Paper Based) 600 (TWE 5.0)
» TOEFL (Internet Based Test – IBT) Overall score of 100 with a
minimum of 24 in writing and 22 in all other sections.
Note that entry requirements are indicative minimum requirements only.
The submission of an application to RMIT does not guarantee the offer
of a place in the program.
Supplementary forms are available from:
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/forms
Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
Minimum 65% or GPA 2.5 (out
of 4.0) in an equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in a related
discipline and a minimum average of
65% or GPA 2.6 (out of 4.0) in the final
year of their degree.
No alternative entry is available.
BH143 Master of Clinical Chiropractic
Completion of the RMIT Bachelor
of Health Science (Chiropractic) or
equivalent program.
No alternative entry is available.
GD102 Graduate Diploma in Laboratory
Medicine
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in science or
applied science with major studies in
either biological sciences, biomedical
sciences, biochemistry, microbiology,
immunology, pathology, or an
approved alternative area.
No alternative entry is available.
Minimum 80% or GPA 3.2 (out
of 4.0) in an equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree that is not
in the same professional stream.
Within the undergraduate degree,
applicants must also have successfully
completed the following courses/
subjects:
Applicants must complete the MC177 Master of Medical
Radiations Supplementary Information form at the time of
application.
Coursework programs
BH058 Bachelor of Applied Science
(Biomedical Science) (Honours)
BH062 Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
BH032 Bachelor of Applied Science
(Laboratory Medicine) (Honours)
Applicants for the Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) program
must have completed undergraduate training in a complementary
medicine healthcare discipline.
BH004 Bachelor of Applied Science (Human
Movement) (Honours)
BH033 Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical
Radiations) (Honours)
BH059 Bachelor of Applied Science
(Pharmaceutical Sciences) (Honours)
BH065 Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical
Education) (Honours)
MC158 Master of Laboratory Medicine
MC177 Master of Medical Radiations
(Medical Imaging)
MC177 Master of Medical Radiations
(Nuclear Medicine)
» General science/physics
» Anatomy/physiology, and
» Research methods (or equivalent of
Research methods).
An interview may be required. Students must arrive by the stated
enrolment date on the offer letter to undertake the compulsory
induction sessions during Orientation Week. Late enrolment will not
be permitted.
Enrolment into this program will require applicants to submit a
valid, original national police certificate (no older than six months)
from their home country of residence and/or origin. Applicants will
also be required to undergo police checks and a Working with
Children Check in Australia (more information will be provided upon
arrival).
No alternative entry is available.
GC002 Graduate Certificate in Midwifery
GD015 Graduate Diploma in Midwifery
MC022 Master of Midwifery
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in a life
sciences discipline.
All applicants must normally be endorsed to practice midwifery in
Australia. This can be either as temporary or full registration with
the Midwifery and Nurses Board of Victoria. Applicant must also
have a clinical placement.
No alternative entry is available.
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Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
MC146 Master of Osteopathy
Completion of the RMIT Bachelor of
Applied Science (Complementary
Medicine – Osteopathy); or equivalent
program.
Applicants who have completed another program and claim
equivalence to the Bachelor of Applied Science (Complementary
Medicine – Osteopathy) will be required to pass a clinical
competence examination and other examinations as deemed
necessary to establish that they are at an equivalent standard
to articulating RMIT students. Normally only students who have
completed an osteopathic undergraduate degree are eligible for
the program.
No alternative entry is available.
GD013 Graduate Diploma in Nursing
MC017 Master of Nursing
MC002 Master of Psychology
DC001 Doctor of Psychology
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in nursing with
at least 1 year of nursing experience
within the last 5 years.
Minimum 75% average in an
Australian Psychological Accreditation
Council (APAC) approved fourth year
of study in psychology. Minimum
IELTS (academic) overall band 8.0
with no individual band below 8.0 or
equivalent TOEFL.
Applicants are required to:
» Hold current registration (or be eligible for registration) as a
Nurse in Division 1 of the Nurses and Midwifery Board of Victoria
register, and
» Be a practising professional in the area of specialty practice
throughout the period of the program (where applicable).
No alternative entry is available.
Applicants are also required to supply two confidential referee
reports on the relevant form.
Applicants who did not undertake psychology studies in Australia
are required to contact the Australian Psychological Society to
obtain recognition of equivalency of qualifications for entry into the
professional training programs.
Minimum 80% average in an
Australian Psychological Accreditation
Council (APAC) approved fourth year
of study in psychology. Minimum
IELTS (academic) overall band 8.0
with no individual band below 8.0 or
equivalent TOEFL.
Research programs
All research programs require:
» Research proposal outlining:
– area of research to be undertaken
– research methodology
– literature review, and
– expected outcome/s of research.
» Applicants to identify a suitable RMIT academic supervisor. Research candidatures are subject to the availability of an academic supervisor.
Research applicants should note that, while there are minimum entry requirements for master by research and doctoral programs, preference may be given
to applicants with more than the minimum requirements where there is strong competition for limited places.
Applicants who have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of study sufficient to undertake the program may also be considered for entry into a research
program.
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Master by research
Minimum 70% average in an equivalent Australian bachelor degree in a related discipline.
MR010 Master of Nursing
Minimum 75% average in the final year of an equivalent Australian bachelor degree in a related discipline.
Applicants must also be registered or be eligible for temporary registration in Divisions 1 and/or 3 of the
Victorian State Register (Master of Nursing candidates), and have at least two years of professional and relevant
experience in a recognised field of nursing.
Alternative entry:
Evidence of appropriate experience which satisfies the Division and School that the applicant has developed
knowledge of the field of study sufficient to undertake the proposed program.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Qualification in a related discipline equivalent to one of the following:
» Bachelor degree with 1st or upper 2nd class honours;
» Master by research, or
» Master by coursework that includes a research program component of at least one semester in duration.
DR103 Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing)
RMIT Master by research, or qualified for a degree of Master by coursework from RMIT, that includes a research
program with a duration of at least one semester full-time. The School may consider direct entry for a student
who has qualified for a Master by coursework and achieved an overall grade point average of 75% or above
without having undertaken a research program of at least one semester’s duration, provided that the candidate
can demonstrate other areas of research experience, relevant to the discipline, in the form of publications and
conference presentations. Applicants must also hold a Bachelor of Nursing qualification with 1st or upper 2nd
class honours, or equivalent award (such other professional nursing and/or midwife experience as considered
appropriate by the School and College). Finally, applicants must have made a significant and original contribution
to knowledge of fact and/or theory; demonstrate independent and critical thought; and have the capacity to
work independently of supervision.
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MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
INFLUENCE
THROUGH SKILLED
COMMUNICATION
RMIT’s School of Media and Communications has an international
reputation for excellence in work-relevant education and high
quality research.
Over 200 of industry’s top professionals and academics deliver
programs that explore the cultural, political and social contexts in
which media and communication systems influence the way the
contemporary world is debated, critiqued and known.
Be prepared to take your career to the next level and open up
opportunities around the world!
RMIT’s advertising school was recently ranked fifth in
YoungGuns International’s top 10 advertising schools
worldwide.
‘Having a journalism and public relations professional
background, this program with its choice of courses was
broad enough to get insight into the diverse field of the
communications area.’
ANSGAR HARMEIER, GERMANY
MASTER OF COMMUNICATION
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MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
ADVERTISING–CREATIVE
BH053
H
Bachelor of Communication
(Advertising–Creative) (Honours)*
CRICOS code: 048775A
BH061
H
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Media)
(Honours)*
CRICOS code: 061181G
JOURNALISM
BH054
H
Bachelor of Communication
(Journalism) (Honours)*
CRICOS code: 048776M
*This program is undergoing a review. Please check the
RMIT website for updates.
*This program is undergoing a review. Please check the
RMIT website for updates.
*This program is undergoing a review. Please check the
RMIT website for updates.
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh053
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh061
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh054
CITY CAMPUS
CITY CAMPUS
CITY CAMPUS
Honours is an advanced applied research
program available to outstanding students who
have completed a relevant first degree.
This program has been designed to help
students develop skills in their chosen discipline,
including photography, animation and interactive
media or music industry. Students will produce
a self-directed project designed to prepare
them for entry into their chosen industry or
further postgraduate study. Graduates from
this program will be reflective, professional and
responsive practitioners with an ability to apply
critical analysis and creative solutions in different
contexts within their chosen area.
Honours is an advanced applied research
program available to outstanding students who
have completed a relevant first degree.
It provides a research environment intended to
develop creative and critical applied thinkers for
contemporary media industries.
Project and traditional research is supported,
and the LABsome research lab provides
a professional, creative, and collaborative
environment for students in advertising,
journalism, media, public relations and
professional communication to equip
themselves with the skills necessary for their
future careers.
What you will study
Some of the areas you can choose to study in are:
What you will study
» Research Strategies – Design/Creative Arts
Honours is based in the LABsome research
lab, and allows students to undertake applied
communications research in the context
of reflective practice with a commitment to
exploring relevant, sustainable and innovative
methodologies for undertaking and presenting
new knowledge relevant to contemporary
information ecologies. (And you will learn what
that means in thought and deed!)
» Major Project Design
Career outlook
Advertising graduates are equipped to become
innovative advertising strategists, copywriters
and art directors. You can work strategically
and creatively, locally and globally, and move
seamlessly and comfortably across disciplines and
organisations that use advertising to achieve their
goals.
Typically, graduates work in:
» agencies specialising in advertising, digital
media, direct-response and sales promotion
» Major Project Implementation
» Reflective Practice and Exegesis.
Plus many more.
Entrance requirements
To be considered for entrance into this program,
you must have successfully completed an
undergraduate degree in the discipline of
photography, games, animation, film, interactive
media or music industry. To be eligible to
undertake this program, it is expected that you
would have achieved a minimum grade of a credit
average (or equivalent) in an undergraduate degree
at RMIT or other tertiary institution in Australia or
overseas. However, in individual cases,experience
in the relevant sector since graduation may be
taken into consideration.
It provides a research environment intended to
develop creative and critical applied thinkers
for contemporary media industries. Honours is
based in the LABsome research lab, and allows
students to undertake applied communications
research in the context of reflective practice with
a commitment to exploring relevant, sustainable
and innovative methodologies for undertaking
and presenting new knowledge relevant to
contemporary information ecologies. (And you
will learn what that means in thought and deed!)
Project and traditional research is supported,
and the lab provides a professional, creative,
and collaborative environment for students in
advertising, journalism, media, public relations
and professional communication to equip
themselves with the skills necessary for their
future careers.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Communication Honours
program requires you to complete a total of
48 credit points of research and 48 credit points
of coursework. The research can be done either
by project, thesis, or a mix of these.
Career outlook
You will be able to work in Australia and overseas
in all fields of journalism, such as metropolitan,
regional and suburban newspapers, magazines,
specialist publications, radio, television, online
and in related areas in the corporate and public
sectors.
» media (TV and radio stations, newspapers
and magazines), suppliers (TV production,
radio, print and new media)
The journalism profession has no single point of
entry, but industry values the multi-platform skills
that RMIT journalism graduates offer and which
are necessary in a modern newsroom.
» business, government and non-profit
organisations with in-house advertising
facilities
The majority of graduates find work in the news
media or a related field within six months of
graduating.
» advertising and management consultancies.
Although the focus of the degree is to prepare
you for a career in journalism, it can also serve
as a general preparation for other careers in the
communications field.
Demand is high for top graduates in major
centres, and long-term employment prospects
are good globally, with particular growth in
theAsia-Pacific region.
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MEDIA
BH055
H
Bachelor of Communication (Media)
(Honours)*
CRICOS code: 048777K
PUBLIC RELATIONS
BH057
H
Bachelor of Communications (Public
Relations) (Honours)*
CRICOS code: 048779G
*This program is undergoing a review. Please check the
RMIT website for updates.
*This program is undergoing a review. Please check the
RMIT website for updates.
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh055
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh057
CITY CAMPUS
CITY CAMPUS
Honours is an advanced applied research
program available to outstanding students who
have completed a relevant first degree.
Honours is an advanced applied research
program available to outstanding students who
have completed a relevant first degree.
It provides a research environment intended to
develop creative and critical applied thinkers
for contemporary media industries. Honours is
based in the LABsome research lab, and allows
students to undertake applied communications
research in the context of reflective practice with
a commitment to exploring relevant, sustainable
and innovative methodologies for undertaking
and presenting new knowledge relevant to
contemporary information ecologies. (And you
will learn what that means in thought and deed!)
It provides a research environment intended to
develop creative and critical applied thinkers
for contemporary media industries. Honours is
based in the LABsome research lab, and allows
students to undertake applied communications
research in the context of reflective practice with
a commitment to exploring relevant, sustainable
and innovative methodologies for undertaking
and presenting new knowledge relevant to
contemporary information ecologies. (And you
will learn what that means in thought and deed!)
Project and traditional research is supported,
and the lab provides a professional, creative,
and collaborative environment for students in
advertising, journalism, media, public relations
and professional communication to equip
themselves with the skills necessary for their
future careers.
Project and traditional research is supported,
and the lab provides a professional, creative,
and collaborative environment for students in
advertising, journalism, media, public relations
and professional communication to equip
themselves with the necessary for their future
careers.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Communication Honours
program requires you to complete a total of
48 credit points of research and 48 credit points
of coursework. The research can be done either
by project, thesis, or a mix of these.
Career outlook
RMIT Media graduates can be found throughout
the media industries within Australia and
internationally. They find work in the film and
television industry, public and commercial radio,
internet and mobile media, screen culture,
journalism, marketing, publishing, academia, the
music and games industries, and the government
sector. Many also proceed to postgraduate
study. RMIT media graduates have an edge in
being multiskilled, global in outlook and capable
of working in a variety of media forms and
professional contexts.
PROFESSIONAL
COMMUNICATION
BH056
H
Bachelor of Communication
(Professional Communication)
(Honours)*
CRICOS code: 048778J
*This program is undergoing a review. Please check the
RMIT website for updates.
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh056
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Honours is an advanced applied research
program available to outstanding students who
have completed a relevant first degree.
It provides a research environment intended to
develop creative and critical applied thinkers
for contemporary media industries. Honours is
based in the LABsome research lab, and allows
students to undertake applied communications
research in the context of reflective practice with
a commitment to exploring relevant, sustainable
and innovative methodologies for undertaking
and presenting new knowledge relevant to
contemporary information ecologies. (And you
will learn what that means in thought and deed!)
Project and traditional research is supported,
and the lab provides a professional, creative,
and collaborative environment for students in
advertising, journalism, media, public relations
and professional communication to equip
themselves with the skills necessary for their
future careers.
What you will study
What you will study
The Bachelor of Communication Honours
program requires you to complete a total of
48 credit points of research and 48 credit points
of coursework. The research can be done either
by project, thesis, or a mix of these.
The Bachelor of Communication Honours
program requires you to complete a total of
48 credit points of research and 48 credit points
of coursework. The research can be done either
by project, thesis, or a mix of these.
Career outlook
Career outlook
There are many opportunities for public relations
practitioners, and the range of opportunities is
growing, both in Australia and around the world.
Public relations graduates work in many areas,
including:
» corporate communication
Graduates work in a wide variety of occupations,
such as media liaison, media research, corporate
and government communications, journalism,
television and radio production. Students in the
professional communication degree come from
many parts of the world, and past graduates are
employed in Australia, Asia and Europe.
» change management
» internal communication
» issues and crisis management
» public affairs and lobbying
» media relations and publicity
» event management
» fundraising and sponsorship.
Public relations careers usually start at junior
consultant or officer/coordinator level and extend
up to senior manager or consultant, director and,
sometimes, chief executive officer.
Legend:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
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ADVERTISING
C
GC076
Graduate Certificate in Advertising
CRICOS code: 040968A
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc076
GD130
Graduate Diploma in Advertising
CRICOS code: 040969M
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd130
MC130
Master of Communication
(Advertising)*
CRICOS code: 061185C
*This program is undergoing a title review. Please
check the RMIT website for updates.
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc130
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RMIT’s advertising program provides an
in-depth exploration of academic and
professional advertising knowledge from
around the world.
Advertising graduates are trained to:
» conduct and/or use research, with critical
awareness of its validity for decision-making
» develop and/or build theories, understanding
the process of theory development
» implement organisational/personal
behaviours through theory
COMMUNICATION
MC080
Master of Communication*
CRICOS code: 061182F
*This program is undergoing a review. Please check the
RMIT website for updates.
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc080
The Master of Communication provides
a unique combination of theoretical
communication studies, professional training
and research. Courses are offered in the areas
of communication theory and practice, cinema,
journalism, public relations, editing, cultural
studies and new media.
The Master of Communication program is
unique in that it allows you to design your own
study program according to your needs and
interests.
The program’s flexibility, commitment to
relevance, and passion for diversity make it
stand out from other programs. The program
offers students various modes of study
while giving them up-to-date knowledge in
communication research and professional
practice. Key to the program’s strength is the
diversity of students in the classroom, which
enriches your learning experience.
What you will study
» effectively respond to changing societal
demands on advertising
» Introduction to Communication Research
» master writing styles within their field of
knowledge and aptly communicate about
advertising knowledge, influencing peers
within business
» Asian Media Systems
What you will study
Some of the areas you can choose to study in are:
» Research Strategies
» Change Communication and Management
» Cinema Industry and Culture
» Communication and New Technology
» Editing Principles and Practice
» Electronic Publishing
Some of the areas you can choose to study in are:
» Ethics, Philosophy and Professional
Communication
» Accounting for Management Decisions
» Film and TV Industries Professional Practice
» Advanced Advertising
» International Communication and Culture
» Advertising Internship Project
» Journalism: Issues and Principles
» International Advertising
» Public Relations Theory and Practice
» Sponsorship Communications.
Career outlook
Graduates will be likely to proceed to
professional and management roles in
advertising agencies, in similar and related
promotional agencies, in management
consultancies, and in organisations (business,
government and non-profit) which use
advertising to achieve their goals.
CITY CAMPUS
» create effective and efficient structures within
advertising
» secure confidence with their advertising
clients.
C
» Literary Journalism
» Magazine Publishing: Context, Theory and
Practice
JOURNALISM
GD074
C
Graduate Diploma in Journalism*
CRICOS code: 012959A
*This program is undergoing a review. Please check the
RMIT website for updates.
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd074
CITY CAMPUS
The Graduate Diploma in Journalism is a
vocationally-oriented postgraduate program that
equips graduating students with the knowledge
and expertise required to enter a wide range of
careers in print, broadcast and online journalism
and related areas.
The graduate diploma is intended primarily for
graduates whose undergraduate study has not
included journalism. The program is designed
to give graduates a practical and professionally
well-rounded preparation for a career in
journalism.
All journalism program staff have an industry
background and tertiary qualifications. Their
professional backgrounds cover radio, television
and online journalism, newspaper and magazine
journalism, specialist reporting, and news
organisation management.
The journalism program’s strong links with
industry are sustained through the program’s
extensive work placement scheme, which
offers graduates the chance to spend time in
professional newsrooms.
There are limited opportunities for some
students to complete overseas work
placements.
The journalism program at RMIT maintains
close links with the journalism industry through
professional contacts, the Program Advisory
Committee and an extensive work placement
program.
» Mass Communication Law and Regulation
Career outlook
» Managing Media Organisations
Graduates will be likely to proceed to
professional and management roles in
advertising agencies, in similar and related
promotional agencies, in management
consultancies, and in organisations (business,
government and non-profit) which use
advertising to achieve their goals.
» News and Communication Theory
» Organisational Communication Theory and
Research
» Political Communication
» PR Case Analysis and Presentation
» Public Relations Theory and Practice
» Reading Local, National and Global Cinemas
» Terrorism, Media and Morality
» Writing for the Media.
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What you will study
Some of the areas you will study in are:
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
R
R
MR066
» Media and the Law
Master of Arts –
Communication Studies
CRICOS code: 001530K
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr071
» News Studies
DR069
This research degree, which is usually
undertaken by project, is available to those with
appropriate prior qualifications who wish to
write creatively, developing an in-depth piece of
creative writing, and reflecting on that work as
a rigorous research activity in an accompanying
text.
» Advanced Reporting and Feature Writing
» Broadcast Journalism: Radio and TV
» Journalism: An Introduction
» Online Journalism
» Writing the News
Career outlook
Journalism graduates are working in newspaper,
magazine, online, radio and television
journalism, as well as in specialist publishing
throughout Australia and internationally.
MR071
CREATIVE WRITING
Doctor of Philosophy
(Communication Studies)
CRICOS code: 065815A
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr069
CITY CAMPUS
Research proposals align with the School of
Media and Communication’s strategic research
themes—global media cultures; communication,
politics and organisations; communication
practice and industry innovation; and
communication industry education and training.
Postgraduates play an important role in the
School’s research environment, which includes a
regular graduate research conference as part of
research education and training.
The School has research expertise in the
following areas: media industries; new
communications technology; Asian media;
the role of communication in political, cultural,
social and economic change; communication
in the international marketplace; media and
religion; cinema; music and popular culture;
radio and television broadcasting; community
and alternative media; journalism; advertising;
communications history; public relations
and organisational communications; issues
management; government communications
policy; media, communications and Australian
culture; literature and biography; media,
communication and cultural theory.
What you will study
While most communications and media
research is conducted through thesis writing,
there is the opportunity to do production and
project-based research, especially in advertising,
communication design and journalism.
Applicants are expected to have a capacity
for independent intellectual research in their
proposed field of study. Research implies a
formal academic process that investigates,
analyses and contributes original knowledge to
that field of study.
Pathways
Candidates who are enrolled in an RMIT master
by research program and have demonstrated
exceptional ability in the conduct of the first
stage of a program which has the potential to be
extended to doctoral level may transfer to PhD,
with the approval of the faculty board.
Legend:
Master of Arts – Creative Writing
CRICOS code: 036848K
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr066
CITY CAMPUS
You will be encouraged to develop technical
knowledge and working skills relating to the
genre in which you are working. This will include
research skills such as, interview technique,
historical investigation, comparative analysis,
or textual analysis. In addition, you will explore
a variety of writerly techniques such as plotting
and characterisation, dialogue, and exposition.
Candidates will be encouraged to develop
the industrial and aesthetic skills necessary to
identify and connect with audiences, publishers
and producers, and will work towards an
understanding of the historical and theoretical
contexts in which your work is situated.
Special supervision in screenwriting and script
development is also available. Candidates with
an interest in writing screenplay material or in
researching questions and issues in screen
theory or cinema studies are encouraged to
apply.
Program supervisors have extensive industry
experience in a variety of publishing and media
contexts.
What you will study
Candidates produce a substantial written
project – for example, a novel, short story,
or screenplay. The original work will be
accompanied by an exegesis which reflects on
the creative project and the research processes
that produced it.
This research degree is designed to help you
define your work within the literary or cinematic
field, and situate it within theoretical, historical,
artistic, and industrial frameworks. You will also
be encouraged to develop and explore the
professional tools needed to write long-form
work for publication in a variety of media—print,
film, TV, web-based etc.
The general aim for all candidates is to work
on a challenging project. The skills required to
manage this program will focus on your ability to
conceive and author engaging written work that
is specifically tailored to a particular publishing
or media-based context. A key focus is on
identifying and communicating with an audience
of readers or viewers. Candidates in the master
degree program are encouraged to make a
significant contribution to both research and
practice here and in the global arena.
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
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Minimum requirements
English proficiency requirement
Academic and other requirements
» Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band 6.5 with no individual band
below 6.0
Alternative entry schemes are available where stated for applicants
who do not meet the published minimum entry requirements. If you are
applying for alternative entry into a program based on your previous
experience, you must submit a full personal curriculum vitae (CV) and a
personal statement. In some instances, an interview may be required to
determine the applicant’s suitability for the program.
» TOEFL (Paper Based) 580 (TWE 4.5) overall score of 92 with a
minimum of 20 in all sections, or
» successful completion of REW Advanced Plus program.
Note that entry requirements are indicative minimum requirements only.
The submission of an application to RMIT does not guarantee the offer
of a place in the program.
Supplementary forms are available from:
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/forms
Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
BH053 Bachelor of Communications
(Advertising – Creative) (Honours)
Students who achieve a degree
with an average of distinction in
the Bachelor of Communication
(Advertising) at RMIT, or its equivalent,
can apply to undertake the honours
year research program for the award
of Bachelor of Communication
(Advertising) (Honours).
Applicants are also required to submit a supplementary information
form.
BH061 Bachelor of Arts (Creative Media)
(Honours)
Students who achieve a degree
with an average of distinction in
photography, film, interactive media,
games or music at RMIT, or its
equivalent, can apply to undertake the
honours year research program for
the award of Bachelor of Arts (Creative
Media) (Honours).
Applicants are also required to submit a supplementary information
form.
BH054 Bachelor of Communications
(Journalism) (Honours)
Students who achieve a degree
with an average of distinction in
the Bachelor of Communication
(Journalism) at RMIT, or its equivalent,
can apply to undertake the honours
year research program for the award
of Bachelor of Communication
(Journalism) (Honours).
Applicants are also required to submit a supplementary information
form.
BH055 Bachelor of Communication
(Media) (Honours)
Students who achieve a degree
with an average of distinction in the
Bachelor of Communication (Media)
at RMIT, or its equivalent, can apply to
undertake the honours year research
program for the award of Bachelor of
Communication (Media) (Honours).
Applicants are also required to submit a supplementary information
form.
BH057 Bachelor of Communications (Public
Relations) (Honours)
Students who achieve a degree
with an average of distinction in the
Bachelor of Communication (Public
Relations) at RMIT, or its equivalent,
can apply to undertake the honours
year research program for the award
of Bachelor of Communication (Public
Relations) (Honours).
Applicants are also required to submit a supplementary information
form.
BH056 Bachelor of Communications
(Professional Communications) (Honours)
Students who achieve a degree
with an average of distinction in
the Bachelor of Communication
(Professional Communications) at
RMIT, or its equivalent, can apply to
undertake the honours year research
program for the award of Bachelor
of Communication (Professional
Communications) (Honours).
Applicants are also required to submit a supplementary information
form.
Coursework programs
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Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
GC076 Graduate Certificate in Advertising
Minimum 65% average in an
equivalent Australian bachelor degree
in any discipline.
All applicants must submit, with their application, a 400–500
word personal statement (or expression of interest) outlining their
understanding of the program, their motivation for choosing to
study in the program and what they expect to do on completion of
the program.
GD130 Graduate Diploma in Advertising
MC130 Master of Communication
(Advertising)
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they have a
minimum of three years experience in advertising, marketing or a
related promotional field at a management level.
MC080 Master of Communication
GD074 Graduate Diploma in Journalism
» Minimum 65% average in an
equivalent Australian bachelor
degree in any discipline and the
recommendation of an academic
supervisor or professional referee
for the program.
» Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall
band 7.0 with no individual band
below 6.5, or
» TOEFL (Paper Based) 600 (TWE
5.0)
» TOEFL (Internet Based Test-IBT)
with an overall score of 100 with a
minimum of 24 in writing and 22 in
all other sections.
All applicants must submit, with their application, a 400–500 word
personal statement (or expression of interest) outlining their interest
in the program.
» An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in any
discipline.
» Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall
band 7.0 with no individual band
below 6.5, or
» TOEFL (Paper Based) 600
(TWE 5.0)
» TOEFL (Internet Based Test-IBT)
with an overall score of 100 with a
minimum of 24 in writing and 22 in
all other sections
All applicants are required to complete the relevant supplementary
form.
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they have
significant professional practice or experience in one or more of the
communication industries.
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry on a case-bycase basis at the discretion of the program director, if:
» they do not have a recognised undergraduate degree but have
appropriate experience
» they have at least 10 years of relevant industry experience as
a journalist and have not graduated from the RMIT’s Graduate
Diploma in Journalism, or
» they have completed industry-related graduate diplomas at
other universities.
Research programs
All research programs require:
» Research proposal outlining:
– area of research to be undertaken
– research methodology
– literature review, and
– expected outcome/s of research.
» Applicants to identify a suitable RMIT academic supervisor. Research candidatures are subject to the availability of an academic supervisor.
» A portfolio if you are planning on developing your research through project work, or applying for a fine art or design-related discipline.
Research applicants should note that, while there are minimum entry requirements for master by research and doctoral programs, preference may be given to
applicants with more than the minimum requirements where there is strong competition for limited places.
Applicants who have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of study sufficient to undertake the program may also be considered for entry into a
research program. Such applicants must provide evidence of their knowledge and experience with their application.
Master by research
Minimum 65% average in an equivalent Australian bachelor degree in a related discipline.
MR071 Master of Arts – Communication
Studies
Major studies in one or more communications or humanities disciplines, advertising, graphic design.
MR066 Master of Arts – Creative Writing
Evidence of experience which has developed in the applicant a knowledge of the field of study sufficient to
undertake the proposed program of research.
DR069 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Qualification in a related discipline equivalent to one of the following:
» Bachelor degree with 1st or upper 2nd class honours
» Master by research, or
» Master by coursework that includes a research program component of at least one semester in duration.
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FUEL CHANGE
THROUGH
SCIENCE
No other field can match the potential of science to
save lives, preserve the environment and improve
the way we live. RMIT’s science programs are
connected, relevant and focused on helping you
make a real impact in the field.
The high level of research and industry participation
ensures that you stay responsive to rapidly
developing needs in a global environment.
RMIT’s purpose built AU$32 million Biosciences
building at the Bundoora campus offers students
some of the most advanced laboratory and
research facilities in Australia.
‘There are three main
reasons why I chose RMIT—
RMIT has good relationships
with food companies; it has
more facilities, especially the
instruments in the lab and pilot
plan; and RMIT’s teaching concept
is more practical. Assignments and
exams are related to the real-life
food industry. ’
ASTRI KURNIATI HARTONO,
INDONESIA
MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE
(FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
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(HONOURS)
H
BH011
Bachelor of Applied Science
(Geospatial Science) (Honours)
CRICOS code: 060676C
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh011
Career outlook
Career outlook
Graduates are currently employed in research
establishments, government bodies, industry or
commerce where some elements of research,
mathematical maturity and advanced study are
required.
The honours program produces high quality
graduates with the skills and theoretical
knowledge to gain employment in a wide
range of activities across the whole spectrum
of applied sciences. The honours program
also serves as the primary pathway into higher
degrees by research in applied sciences.
Professional recognition
CITY CAMPUS
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Geospatial
Science) (Honours) degree is a more advanced
and specialised course of study requiring a
higher standard of performance than a standard
undergraduate degree. The honours program is
designed to enhance the independent learning
skills of students and allow students to develop
a deeper knowledge of specific discipline areas.
This degree qualifies graduates to join the
Australian Mathematical Society and other
similar societies in other countries.
SCIENCES (HONOURS)
What you will study
» Issues in geospatial science
CITY AND BUNDOORA CAMPUSES
» Geospatial Science Honours Research
Project
Physical, chemical, environmental and food
science specialisations are offered at the City
campus; biological sciences specialisation is
offered at the Bundoora campus.
Career outlook
Honours graduates enjoy enhanced
employment opportunities in the fields of
cartography, geographical visualisation and
geomatics. Graduates who obtain an
Honours 1 or 2A grading are eligible for
admission to higher degree research programs
at many universities.
H
BH012
Bachelor of Science
(Applied Sciences) (Honours)
CRICOS code: 068390G
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh012
» Research Procedures
Professional recognition
What you will study
The honours program consists of 96 credit points.
Students complete the following five courses:
» Science Honours 1
» Science Honours 2
» Project Planning
» Science Honours Project 1
MATHEMATICS (HONOURS)
H
BH010
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
(Honours)
CRICOS code: 015628G/069565D
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh010
CITY CAMPUS
This program is designed to further develop the
analytic and modelling skills that you will have
acquired in your three-year degree program.
The program provides specialisation in a
combination of any two of the following areas
of study: computational, discrete or applied
mathematics. There is a continuing commitment
to the use of modern mathematical software in
this program.
What you will study
You will have three 12 credit point electives under
computational, discrete or applied mathematics
each semester. This program has a research
component comprising a supervised honours
project consisting of 24 credit points. The
honours program consists of 96 credit points in
total.
Legend:
» Science Honours Project 2
and complete one course from:
» Honours Research Methods
Official recognition and accreditation of the
award by an appropriate professional body
is subject to the specific nature of the course
material undertaken. Advice can be obtained
from the program leader.
STATISTICS HONOURS
H
BH063
Bachelor of Science (Statistics)
(Honours)
CRICOS code: 065137A
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh063
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This program is designed to further develop the
analytic and modelling skills that you acquired
in your three-year undergraduate statistics
degree. The program is intended to provide you
with specialisation in statistics and operations
research.
This program will prepare you as a statistics
graduate for both postgraduate research and
employment. There is a continuing commitment
to the use of modern statistical and operations
research software in this program preparing you
for work within the industry.
or
» Physical Science Research Methods
What you will study
Theory courses are taught using a combination
of lectures, tutorials and self-directed study. The
research project is supervised by a member
of academic staff with the assistance of other
research and technical staff.
You will have three 12 credit point electives
under statistics or operations research each
semester. This program has a research
component consisting of a supervised honours
project consisting of 24 credit points. The
honours program consists of 96 credit points in
total.
Assessment
Career outlook
A combination of assignments, presentations
and examinations are used to assess theory
courses. A written thesis is examined to assess
the research project.
Students are expected to provide their own
laboratory coats and safety glasses.
Employment from this level of degree is typically
from research-type establishments such as
government bodies (Australian Bureau of
Statistics, CSIRO), industry (analytics/research/
modelling) or commerce (finance, banking
sectors) where some elements of research,
statistical maturity, operations research and
advanced study are required.
Pathways
Professional recognition
This program follows on from, and builds on,
undergraduate science degrees. Graduates who
complete the program with a suitable grade,
usually first-class honours, will be eligible to
enter a PhD program by research at RMIT or
other university.
This degree qualifies graduates to join the
Australian Society for Operations Research, the
Australian Statistics Society and the Australian
Mathematical Society and other similar societies
in other countries.
Teaching methods
Additional costs
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
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BIOINFORMATICS
C
GC118
Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics
CRICOS code: 055802M
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc118
GD152
Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics
CRICOS code: 055803K
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd152
Select a maximum of 48 credit points
» Advanced Immunology
» Biopharmaceuticals (Drug Development) 12
» Biotechnology: Project Management
12
» Biotechnology: Regulation and
Business Law
12
» Cell Technologies
12
» Diagnostics and Biotherapies
12
» Gene Technologies
12
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» Management of Intellectual Assets
12
The Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics links
studies in cell and molecular sciences with
studies in computing science. The program is
designed to prepare students to work in the
complementary discipline areas of gene, protein
and cell technologies, computing science and
informatics.
» Protein Technologies
12
» Any other approved biotechnology
science elective
12
The program also offers an opportunity to
undertake some business management
courses.
Courses are presented by RMIT staff and
external experts from research, biotechnology
and information technology organisations.
Strong industry participation ensures the
program is responsive to the rapidly developing
technology environment.
The programs are designed for individuals
working in biotechnology, life sciences, the
computing industry or related industries who
wish to broaden or upgrade their scientific,
computing and informatics skills, and acquire
some management skills.
The graduate diploma consists of 96 credit
points. This incorporates the graduate certificate
(48 credit points).
The following is an example of courses offered:
Year one
Teaching methods
Classes are taught in a combination of lecture,
seminar, tutorial, workshop, studio, practical
and laboratory sessions. Students learn core
information in lectures, followed by small group
discussions in seminars and tutorials.
Programs are presented in evening classes
(5.30 pm to 9 pm weekdays). Some courses
may be offered in a combination of online and
intensive weekend mode.
Pathways
You may proceed to research degrees
in biological sciences or computing or to
degrees in business administration (technology
management).
Career outlook
What you will study
Credit points
» Bioinformatics
12
» Computational Biology
12
Select a minimum of 24 credit points
» Advanced Topics in Bioinformatics
12
» Analysis of Medical Data
12
» Database Concepts
12
» Introduction to Programming
12
» Programming Techniques
12
» Any approved computer science
or mathematics and statistics elective
12
Graduates of this program will be equipped
to work in the complementary areas of gene,
protein and cell technologies, computing
science and informatics.
BIOMOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIES
C
GC117
Graduate Certificate in
Biomolecular Technologies
CRICOS code: 055800B
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc117
GD151
Graduate Diploma in
Biomolecular Technologies
CRICOS code: 055801A
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd151
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The Graduate Diploma in Biomolecular
Technologies integrates studies in molecular,
cell and computing sciences. Interdisciplinary
technologies are vital to research and
development in the areas of human and animal
therapeutics, foods and feeds, agricultural
production and bionanotechnology.
Exciting and challenging developments in
the high technology molecular sciences
are occurring at the interfaces of traditional
discipline areas where new discoveries are
made by multidisciplinary collaborations.
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The programs are aimed at individuals working
in biotechnology, life sciences, the computing
industry or related industries who wish to
broaden or upgrade their scientific skills and
acquire some management skills.
Courses are presented by RMIT staff and by
external experts from research, biotechnology
and information technology organisations.
Strong industry participation ensures the
programs are responsive to the rapidly
developing technology environment.
What you will study
The graduate diploma consists of 96 credit
points. This incorporates the graduate certificate
(48 credit points).
The following is an example of courses offered:
Year one
Credit points
Select a minimum of 36 credit points
» Advanced Immunology
» Cell Technologies
» Gene Technologies
» Protein Technologies
Select a minimum of 12 credit points
12
12
12
12
» Biopharmaceuticals (Drug Development) 12
» Diagnostics and Biotherapies
12
» An approved biotechnology science
elective
12
Select a minimum of 12 credit points
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
Advanced Topics in Bioinformatics
Analysis of Medical Data
Bioinformatics
Computational Biology
Database Concepts
Introduction to Programming
Programming Techniques
An approved computer science or
mathematics and statistics elective
Select a minimum of 12 credit points
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
» Biotechnology: Project Management
» Biotechnology: Regulation and
Business Law
» Management of Intellectual Assets
12
12
12
12
Teaching methods
Classes are taught in a combination of lecture,
seminar, tutorial, workshop, studio, practical
and laboratory sessions. Students learn core
information in lectures, followed by small group
discussions in seminars and tutorials.
Programs are presented in evening classes
(5.30 pm to 9 pm weekdays). Some courses
may be offered in a combination of online and
intensive weekend mode.
Career outlook
Graduates are prepared for multidisciplinary
work in molecular and cell technologies
and bionanotechnology in biotechnology
organisations in the public and private sectors.
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BIOTECHNOLOGY
C
GC093
Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology
CRICOS code: 045504D
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc093
GD101
Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology
CRICOS code: 045508M
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd101
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48
Career outlook
Graduates from this program are employed
in private industry (e.g. vaccine production),
medical research institutes, universities and
hospitals as research staff or in diagnostic
microbiology.
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS
MC111
Master of Biotechnology
CRICOS code: 045512D
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc111
C
GC074
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This program is presented by RMIT science
staff and by research staff from various external
institutions. You can undertake the main Master
of Biotechnology program, or you can decide to
specialise in one of the following streams:
» Clinical microbiology
» Environmental and agricultural biotechnology
» Food microbiology
» Food science and technology
High-achieving students have the opportunity
to do either one semester of full-time research
or work experience in year two of the Master of
Biotechnology.
What you will study
The master program consists of 192 credit
points. This incorporates the graduate diploma
(96 credit points) and the graduate certificate
(48 credit points).
The following is an example of courses offered:
Credit points
» Applied Biochemical Methods
12
Graduate Certificate in
Biotechnology and Business
CRICOS code: 040967B
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc074
» Management Of Intellectual Assets
» Biotechnology: Resource and Financial
Management
» Biotechnology: Business Research
Project
Select a minimum of 36 credit points and a
maximum of 60 credit points
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
Introduction to Business Management
Accounting
Business and Economic Analysis
Leadership and Management
People and Organisations
Marketing for Managers
Strategy
GD129
Graduate Diploma in
Biotechnology and Business
CRICOS code: 040972E
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd129
MC129
Master of Biotechnology
and Business
CRICOS code: 040972E
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc129
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This program prepares you to operate
professionally across science and business and
at the interfaces of the academic, government
and commercial sectors of the biotechnology
industry.
The program is presented by academic and
research staff from across RMIT’s science,
engineering and business disciplines and by
experts from major biotechnology organisations
and service providers in Australia.
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AND TECHNOLOGY
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What you will study
GD132
» Food Microbiology
24
» Food Safety Plans
24
The master (144 credit points) structure below
incorporates the graduate diploma (96 credit
points) courses and the graduate certificate
(48 credit points) courses.
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» Ecology
12
» Ecotoxicology
12
» Environmental Microbiology
24
» Fermentation Technology
» Gene Technologies
12
» Immunology
12
» Industrial Microbiology
12
» Medical Microbiology
12
» Medical Mycology
24
» Medical Parasitology
12
» Microbial Evaluation Of Food
24
» Molecular Biology
12
» Molecular Cell Biology
12
» Molecular Plant Breeding
24
» Parasitology
24
» Pathogenesis of Enteric Infections
24
» Plant Cell and Tissue Culture
24
» Veterinary Virology
12
Legend:
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Graduates will be suitably prepared for
careers in the public and private sectors of the
biotechnology industry where multidisciplinary
abilities would facilitate working at the interfaces
of technology, the regulatory environment,
government and business. The destination
of graduates is likely to be middle-sized and
large organisations. With more experience
they would be particularly valuable in small
specialist, research and development intensive
early-stage biotechnology companies that
have a high requirement for expert scientific
staff with business literacy. They would also be
effective in government, regulatory and research
organisations that work at the interface of
science and technology and the marketplace.
Graduates will also be equipped with a basis for
self-employment and entrepreneurial activities.
GC081
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» Bioinformatics
12
Career outlook
A high level of research and industry
participation keeps the program responsive to
the rapidly developing technology and business
environments and to changing needs in the
global biotechnology industry.
» Bacterial Infections
12
The following is an example of courses offered:
Credit points
» Bioinformatics
» Computational Biology
» Biopharmaceuticals
» Diagnostics and Biotherapies
» Gene Technologies
» Protein Technologies
» Bioprocessing
Select a minimum of 24 credit points
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
» Biotechnology: Regulation and Law
» Biotechnology: Project Management
12
12
C
Graduate Certificate in
Food Science and Technology
CRICOS code: 043047G
Duration: 6 months
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc081
Graduate Diploma in
Food Science and Technology
CRICOS code: 043048F
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd132
MC133
Master of Applied Science
(Food Science and Technology)
Duration: 1.5 years
CRICOS code: 043049E
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc133
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These programs have been designed to
provide professional training in food science
and technology for both graduates of food
science and graduates in science, engineering,
agriculture and related disciplines.
Graduates will acquire skills and knowledge
of food processing, food preservation and the
general properties of food materials, ensuring
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
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they are equipped for a wide range of technical
positions within the food industry. Graduates
are able to recognise potential hazards in the
processing of food and will be able to apply
this knowledge to eliminate or reduce hazards,
and ensure the safety of the community’s food
supply.
GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION
These programs equip graduates with the
necessary knowledge and skills required to
operate effectively in the food industry at various
management levels. They are designed to train
recent science graduates as food technologists,
and to enable those already employed in the
food industry to enhance their professional
status. These programs are structured around
courses in food science and technology
and it is assumed that students will have the
necessary background in fundamental science.
A background in food science is not mandatory.
MC058
What you will study
The master program consists of 144 credit
points. This incorporates the graduate diploma
(96 credit points) and the graduate certificate
(48 credit points).
The courses undertaken will vary depending
upon whether food science has been studied
previously. There are compulsory courses
in science skills, food processing and food
microbiology. Some choice of courses is offered
within the programs.
The final semester is a project which will be on a
topic chosen from a range offered or a suitable
project organised by the student.
Career outlook
Graduates are particularly attractive to potential
employers because they offer a sound
knowledge of, and capability in, the various
aspects of food science and technology,
including a capacity for research, as well as
the specialisation of their initial qualification.
Completion of these programs will add both
value and relevance to the knowledge and skills
acquired in the graduate’s initial degree.
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GD054
Graduate Diploma in
Geospatial Information
CRICOS code: 006608G
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd054
Master of Applied Science
(Geospatial Information)
CRICOS code: 023208E
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc058
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These programs are designed for professionals
who want to build their skills in working with
geospatial data. They provide a range of
specialist elective streams in the areas of
environmental studies, geographic information
systems, remote sensing, satellite positioning,
multimedia cartography and computer science.
Background studies in software techniques
and applications, computer mapping and land
development are also available.
The graduate diploma program is designed for
people who want to acquire skills in using and
applying geospatial technologies, including
the spatial technologies of remote sensing,
geographic information systems, and global
positioning systems. In addition, the program
includes studies in environmental management,
natural resource management and geography to
support these technological skills.
What you will study
The master consists of 144 credit points. This
incorporates the graduate diploma (96 credit
points).
The following is an example of courses offered:
Year one
Credit points
» GIS Fundamentals
» Research Methods
» Any two approved postgraduate courses
Select 48 credit points
12
12
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»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
»
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Database Concepts
Geography 1A (Physical Geography)
Geography 1B
Gis Applications
Gis Principles
Multimedia Cartography
Multivariate Analysis
Remote Sensing
Resource Management 1
Resource Management 2
Satellite Positioning
Year two
Select 48 credit points
» Dissertation
» Dissertation Part A (Preparation)
» Dissertation Part B (Implementation)
48
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Career outlook
The Master of Applied Science (Geospatial
Information) is designed for individuals who have
achieved good results in their undergraduate
studies and/or have worked in a related industry
for three or more years.
The programs are designed for professionally
qualified groups such as foresters, agricultural
and environmental scientists, surveyors,
cartographers, engineers, computer scientists,
geologists, geographers and planners engaged
at all levels of land data management.
The coursework component is common to the
Graduate Diploma in Geospatial Information,
but as well as completing additional coursework
studies, students are expected to complete a
minor dissertation.
Graduates of the program are qualified as
professionals, able to be actively involved in the
capture, storage, manipulation and presentation
of geospatial information.
Pathways
Holders of the Graduate Diploma in Geospatial
Information may be considered for entry with
advanced standing into the master program.
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INFORMATION SECURITY
AND ASSURANCE
C
APPLIED BIOLOGY
AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
GD162
Graduate Diploma in
Information Assurance
CRICOS code: 055525E
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd162
MR082
MC159
Master of Applied Science
(Information Security and Assurance)
CRICOS code: 055526D
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc159
DR085
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Please refer to page 71 for program details.
This program is designed to provide specialist
postgraduate training in research and
includes extensive work on original research
and the presentation of a thesis for external
assessment. The degree requires you to show
mastery of scientific techniques in your area of
specialisation.
STATISTICS AND
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
Master of Applied Science –
Applied Biology and Biotechnology
CRICOS code: 007468G
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr082
C
GD120
Graduate Diploma in Statistics and
Operations Research
CRICOS code: 015629F
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd120
MC004
Master of Applied Science (Statistics
and Operations Research)
CRICOS code: 001534F
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc004
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Please refer to page 54 for program details.
STATISTICS (BUSINESS)
C
Doctor of Philosophy
(Applied Biology and Biotechnology)
CRICOS code: 065729K
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr085
Students without previous research experience
are required to complete a research methods
study area. Most research within this discipline
uses molecular approaches for the diagnosis
and synthesis of solutions for disease and
environmental problems. Facilities are based in
the modern, purpose-built Biosciences building.
The discipline has a large and active group of
research staff and students whose research
is funded externally and who have active
collaboration with industry. Research graduates
have been employed, before graduation, in
prestigious organisations.
GD111
Graduate Diploma in Statistics
(Business)*
CRICOS code: 038973M
Duration: 1 year
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd111
MC122
Master of Statistics (Business)*
CRICOS code: 038979E
Duration: 1.5 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc122
Professional recognition
R
What you will study
PhD new students
» PhD Thesis A
» PhD Thesis B
» Research Methods
PhD existing students
*This program is under review and may undergo a
title change.
» PhD Thesis A
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Masters new students
Pleare refer to page 53 for program details.
» Masters Degree Thesis A
» PhD Thesis B
» Masters Degree Thesis B
» Research Methods
Masters existing students
» Masters Degree Thesis A
» Masters Degree Thesis B
Depending on the research area chosen, the
award qualifies graduates for professional
membership of scientific societies such as the
Australian Institute of Biology, the Australian
Society for Microbiology, the Australian
Biochemical Society, AusBiotech, and the
Australian Society of Biotechnology.
APPLIED CHEMISTRY
R
MR039
Master of Applied Science –
Applied Chemistry
CRICOS code: 001532G
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr039
DR083
Doctor of Philosophy
(Applied Chemistry)
CRICOS code: 065688C
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr083
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The School occupies new, purpose-built and
well-equipped facilities, and a wide range
of analytical instrumentation is available for
research, teaching and consultancy work. There
is a large group of research staff and students
with success in collaborations, funding and
research publications. Research is carried out in
modern and dedicated laboratories with areas
allocated to major research directions: materials
chemistry (microtechnologies, inorganic
catalysts, organic synthesis, functional surfaces
and polymer science), and environmental
and analytical science (Gippsland Lakes
Catchment Authority, separation science,
occupational health and safety). Expertise
in molecular modelling and chemometrics
has found applications spanning these main
research fields. Research graduates are highly
employable in significant research organisations.
What you will study
PhD new students
» Doctor of Philosophy A
» Doctor of Philosophy B
» Project Planning
PhD existing students
» Doctor of Philosophy A
» Doctor of Philosophy B
Masters new students
» Masters Degree Thesis A
Legend:
Career outlook
» Masters Degree Thesis B
The master degree qualifies graduates for
employment as professional scientists under
direction. The PhD degree qualifies graduates
for employment as professional scientists
capable of independent research..
» Project Planning
Masters existing students
» Masters Degree Thesis A
» Masters Degree Thesis B
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Advanced standing
What you will study
FOOD SCIENCE
Project Planning
PhD new students
DR100
Students can apply for an exemption if they
have sufficient experience or have studied the
course already.
» PhD Thesis A
Career outlook
PhD existing students
Graduates completing these programs will
have gained experience in planning, organising
and implementing a research project.
They will satisfy the requirements of many
employers in the chemical, environmental and
related industries who require research and
development personnel. Honours and master
graduates also satisfy the entry requirements for
a research doctorate (PhD) degree.
» PhD Thesis A
» Research Methods
Completion of the masters or PhD programs
qualifies graduates for membership of the Royal
Australian Chemical Institute.
Pathways
Masters candidates can apply for a PhD after
one year of study if their supervisor believes they
are capable of completing a PhD.
APPLIED PHYSICS
Doctor of Philosophy (Food Science)
CRICOS code: 065816M
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr100
» PhD Thesis B
Professional recognition
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MR040
Master of Applied Science –
Applied Physics
CRICOS code: 001531J
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr040
DR084
Doctor of Philosophy
(Applied Physics)
CRICOS code: 065689B
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr084
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Areas of research in food science include
nutrition; functional foods, including probiotics
and prebiotics; non-thermal food processing
technologies; texture and rheology of foods;
drying of foods; food microbiology and safety.
» PhD Thesis B
Masters new students
» Masters Degree Thesis A
» Masters Degree Thesis B
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What you will study
» Research Methods
PhD new students
Masters existing students
» PhD Thesis A
» Masters Degree Thesis A
» PhD Thesis B
» Masters Degree Thesis B
» Project Planning
PhD existing students
Advanced standing
Students can apply for an exemption if they
have sufficient experience or have studied the
course already.
Career outlook
Graduates from all postgraduate programs
in the applied physics discipline are strongly
sought, and all have found appropriate
employment, usually in an area closely related
to their studies. The range of employment
opportunities is extremely diverse, covering
many different types of positions in government,
scientific, industrial and medical research
laboratories, and also in management,
administration, commerce and education.
Professional recognition
These programs are recognised by the
Australian Institute of Physics.
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These programs offer intensive development of
specialist knowledge and research ability within
a designated field of study. Current areas of
expertise include computer simulation of atomic
and molecular systems; ion beam and radiation
physics in industry and medicine; optical
techniques for measurement and sensing
applications; environmental, industrial and
building acoustics; applied and environmental
geophysics; soft condensed matter physics;
biophysics and materials science, nanoscience and technology; applied physics and
instrumentation.
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Pathways
Masters candidates can apply for a PhD after
one year of study if their supervisor believes they
are capable of completing a PhD.
» PhD Thesis A
» PhD Thesis B
Career outlook
There is a high rate of successful completion
of PhD degrees from this program. Students
graduating with food science PhD degrees have
gained employment in significant research and
commercial organisations.
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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MR045
Master of Applied Science –
Food Technology
CRICOS code: 022561G
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr045
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Areas of focus include nutrition; functional
foods, including probiotics and prebiotics; nonthermal food processing technologies; texture
and rheology of foods; drying of foods; food
microbiology and safety.
What you will study
Masters new students
» Masters Degree Thesis A
» Masters Degree Thesis B
» Project Planning
Masters existing students
» Masters Degree Thesis A
» Masters Degree Thesis B
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GEOSPATIAL SCIENCES
R
MATHEMATICS
R
MEDICAL AND HEALTH PHYSICS
R
MR044
Master of Applied Science –
Land Information
CRICOS code: 007472M
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr044
MR043
Master of Applied Science –
Mathematics
CRICOS code: 001527E
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr043
MR042
DR105
Doctor of Philosophy
(Land Information)
CRICOS code: 065691G
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr105
DR102
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The mathematical research program covers a
wide range of areas including environmental
modelling, resource modelling, general
mathematical modelling, optimisation, algebraic
coding theory, information security, numerical
analysis, singular perturbation techniques,
control theory, mathematical programming and
computational fluid dynamics.
This program provides appropriate training for
physicists involved with radiotherapy, diagnostic
medical procedures and health physics.
The program is composed of approximately
two-thirds research project and one-third
coursework. The research project in an area of
medical or health physics is examined by thesis.
The geospatial science research program
comprises a wide range of areas like geodesy,
surveying, GPS, remote sensing, GIScience,
cartography and geographical visualisation and
the application of geospatial science methods
and technologies.
The program is designed to further develop your
analytical and problem solving skills. You will
be able to undertake and complete an original
research project under the supervision of our
experts in related fields.
The program will enable you to review literature,
develop research questions, critically analyse
data, design methodology and techniques and
independently carry out research in the career of
your choice.
Career outlook
After successful completion of this program you
will be able to undertake an academic career, a
research career or career in various industries
nationally and internationally.
Geospatial sciences research graduates
are highly sought after in various state and
central government departments and various
multinational organisations.
Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics)
CRICOS code: 065690J
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr102
Master of Applied Science –
Medical and Health Physics
CRICOS code: 058238K
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr042
The coursework is vocationally relevant to
radiotherapy and health physics.
What you will study
Year one
The program is designed to further develop your
analytical and problem solving skills. You will
be able to undertake and complete an original
research project under the supervision of our
experts in related fields.
» Research Methods
The program will enable you to review literature,
develop research questions, critically analyse
data, design methodology and techniques and
independently carry out research in the career of
your choice.
Year two
What you will study
All research students are required to complete
Research Methods course OENG1047, the
mode of delivery of which is face-to-face.
» Radiation Physics and Radiation Protection
» Radiotherapy Physics and Modelling
» Master by Thesis
» Masters by Thesis
Career outlook
The master degree qualifies graduates for
employment as professional scientists under
direction. The PhD degree qualifies graduates
for employment as professional scientists
capable of independent research.
Professional recognition
Career outlook
After successful completion of this program you
will be able to undertake an academic career, a
research career or career in various industries
nationally and internationally.
Mathematical sciences research graduates are
highly sought after in various state and central
government departments, banks and financial
sector and various multinational organisations.
The program is accredited by the Australasian
College of Physical Scientists and Engineers
in Medicine as an approved university
postgraduate program in medical physics.
Pathways
You may apply for recognition of current
competencies in relation to the coursework
component of the degree.
STATISTICS AND
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
R
MR003
Master of Applied Science –
Statistics and Operations Research
CRICOS code: 030993E
Duration: 2 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr003
DR104
Doctor of Philosophy
(Statistics and Operations Research)
CRICOS code: 065727A
Duration: 4 years
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr104
CITY CAMPUS
Please refer to page 57 for program details.
Legend:
C —Coursework R —Research H —Honours
Academic and English language entry requirements are listed on pages 136 – 137. Details on teaching methods and assessment can be found on page 9.
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SCIENCE
Minimum requirements
English proficiency requirement
Academic and other requirements
» Minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band 6.5 with no individual band
below 6.0
Alternative entry schemes are available where stated for applicants who do
not meet the published minimum entry requirements. If you are applying
for alternative entry into a program based on your previous experience,
you must submit a full personal curriculum vitae (CV) and a personal
statement. In some instances, an interview may be required to determine
the applicant’s suitability for the program.
» TOEFL (Paper Based) 580 (TWE 4.5)
» TOEFL (Internet Based Test – IBT) Overall score of 92 with a
minimum of 20 in all sections, or
» successful completion of REW Advanced Plus program.
Note that entry requirements are indicative minimum requirements only.
The submission of an application to RMIT does not guarantee the offer of a
place in the program.
Supplementary forms are available from:
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/forms
Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
BH012 Bachelor of Science (Applied Science)
(Honours)
Minimum 65% or GPA 2.5 (out
of 4.0) in an equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in a related
discipline.
No alternative entry is available.
BH010 Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
Honours
An undergraduate degree in
mathematics or a related field with
a Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA) of 2.5 out of 4.
No alternative entry is available
BH063 Bachelor of Science (Statistics)
Honours
An undergraduate degree in a
Statistics and/or Operation Research
or a related field with a Cumulative
Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5
out of 4.
No alternative entry is available
GC118 Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in sciences,
or a related discipline.
Applicants are expected to have good oral and written
communication skills.
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in one of the
following disciplines: applied science,
agriculture, science, food science,
chemical engineering, medicine, or
veterinary medicine.
No alternative entry is available.
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in either
science, engineering, computing
science, or a related discipline with
at least three years of full-time work
integrated learning or experience in a
related field after graduation.
No alternative entry is available.
Minimum 65% or GPA 2.6 (out
of 4.0) in an equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in either applied
science, science, agricultural science,
or chemical engineering.
Applicants wishing to undertake the research project in the final
semester of the master program must have achieved a 65%
average in previous semesters of the graduate certificate and
graduate diploma stages. Applicants who have not previously
studied microbiology will only be able to commence the program
in Semester 1 (February intake).
An equivalent undergraduate degree
in a scientific, technical or engineering
discipline.
Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they do not
have the necessary formal qualifications but can demonstrate
significant extensive industry experience, or have obtained an
equivalent Australian undergraduate degree in a non-technical field.
Coursework programs
GD152 Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics
GC117 Graduate Certificate in Biomolecular
Technologies
GD151 Graduate Diploma in
Biomolecular Technologies
GC093 Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology
GD101 Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology
MC111 Master of Biotechnology
GC074 Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology
and Business
GDF129 Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology
and Business
MC129 Master of Biotechnology and
Business
GC081 Graduate Certificate in Food Science
and Technology
GD132 Graduate Diploma in Food Science
and Technology
MC133 Master of Applied Science (Food
Science and Technology)
GD162 Graduate Diploma in Information
Assurance
MC159 Master of Applied Science
(Information Security and Assurance)
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Program name
Entry requirement/s
Prerequisite/s and other information
BH011 Bachelor of Applied Science
(Geospatial Science) (Honours)
Minimum 65% average or GPA 2.5
(out of 4.0) in an equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in a related
discipline.
The commencement of this program must occur within five years
of the completion of a Bachelor of Applied Science degree (or
equivalent). Applicants must have completed major studies in the
particular area(s) of interest including any prerequisite courses
specified by the school.
GD056 Graduate Diploma in Geospatial
Information
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in any
discipline.
No alternative entry is available.
An equivalent Australian
undergraduate degree in any discipline
with a minimum of 65% achieved
in a mathematics course/subject or
equivalent.
No alternative entry is available.
MC058 Master of Applied Science
(Geospatial Information)
GD120 Graduate Diploma in Statistics and
Operations Research
MC004 Master of Applied Science
(Statistics and Operations Research)
Research programs
All research programs require:
» Research proposal outlining:
– area of research to be undertaken
– research methodology
– literature review, and
– expected outcome/s of research.
» Applicants to identify a suitable RMIT academic supervisor. Research candidatures are subject to the availability of an academic supervisor.
Research applicants should note that, while there are minimum entry requirements for master by research and doctoral programs, preference may be given
to applicants with more than the minimum requirements where there is strong competition for limited places.
Applicants who have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of study sufficient to undertake the program may also be considered for entry into a
research program.
Master by research
Minimum 65% average in an equivalent Australian bachelor degree in a related discipline.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Qualification in a related discipline equivalent to one of the following:
» Bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours
» Master by research, or
» Master by coursework that includes a research program component of at least one semester in duration.
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HOW TO
APPLY
International students are citizens of countries other than
Australia and New Zealand who do not hold Australian
permanent residency.
Submitting an application to RMIT University
» Your application will be assessed in line with RMIT’s policies
and procedures. If your application is accepted and you meet
the entrance requirements of your program, you will receive
an offer letter. If you are offered a research candidacy at RMIT,
your offer letter may be subject to certain conditions being
met before you can be enrolled. You will need to accept your
offer by following the instructions on your offer letter.
You may submit an application:
Application procedures and dates
» online, via Apply International (no application fee charged)
https://apply.rmit.edu.au/international
or
» via a paper application form (application fee of AU$70
required—exemptions apply)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/international
There are no application deadlines, however RMIT recommends
that students apply several months in advance due to program
popularity. Students must allow ample time for visa and travel
arrangements.
Once you have familiarised yourself with the relevant program
details and entry requirements, you can submit your application.
All research applicants must declare any prior postgraduate
research studies. If you fail to declare prior studies, this could
have a direct impact on the duration of your candidature.
To ensure timely processing of your application, please
ensure that all supporting documentation, evidence of English
proficiency and academic transcripts are certified and provided
with your application. Documents submitted with your
application will not be returned.
Credit Transfer/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you have previously completed relevant study at an accredited
institution in Australia or overseas, you may be eligible to receive
credit for some courses in your RMIT program.
Paper based applications may be submitted:
Some programs may also offer credit based on employment
history, volunteer work and relevant life experience.
By post or courier
Send the application form and all supporting documents to:
To be considered, you must either provide the program syllabus,
academic transcripts and a certificate of graduation with
your application or a professional résumé which outlines your
employment history.
RMIT International
RMIT University
Building 22, City campus
Level 4, 330 Swanston Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
RMIT registered representatives
RMIT University has an approved network of registered
representatives located around the world to assist you with any
program and visa application queries. These representatives are
well informed about the Australian education system and the
RMIT application process.
By email
Scan your application form and all supporting documents
and email to ISapplications@rmit.edu.au
In person
www.international.rmit.edu.au/info/agentlist
International desk at Info Corner
Building 22, City campus
330 Swanston Street
(corner La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
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Degree (Higher Education)
2012 academic calendar
Semester one
Teaching period
27 February – 25 May
Research applications—additional information
Mid semester break
5 April – 11 April
Before submitting your research application you must:
Exam period
4 June – 22 June
» Visit www.rmit.edu.au/graduateresearch/strength to identify
an area of research at RMIT that is of interest to you.
» Follow the advice on http://www.rmit.edu.au/
graduateresearch/advice on how to identify a prospective
supervisor. Contact either your preferred supervisor or School
Research Coordinator in your preferred research area with an
initial research proposal.
» Once you have received confirmation of a preferred
supervisor, you can submit an application—either online or
via paper application (see above)—to undertake a research
program at RMIT University.
Semester break
25 June – 13 July
Semester two
Teaching period
16 July – 12 October
Mid semester break
27 August – 31 August
Exam period
22 October – 9 November
Note: The above dates are indicative only and subject to change.
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Application Form
For office use only:
Student ID __________________
for admission as an international student
Reference No _____________
Tag ________________________
All fields must be completed for the application to be processed.
Section 1
Personal information
Please tick (9) if you have
previously sumitted an
application to RMIT
Family name
Title (Mr, Mrs, Ms)
as stated in your passport
(if available)
Given names
How to apply
1. Complete in BLOCK letters
using a black or blue pen.
as stated in your passport
(if available)
Day/month/year
Date of birth
Gender
Male
Female
If you are under 18 years of age at program commencement date, please refer to www.rmit.edu.au/programs/applications/guardianship for further information.
Address in
home country
Number & street name
City/Suburb
State/province
Mailing address
Country
Postcode
Number & street name
City/Suburb
(if different from above)
State/province
Contact details
Country
Area code
Postcode
Tel
Mobile
3. Attach one certified A4 copy
(do not include originals)
of supporting documents
(refer to list on page 3).
Fax
Email
Are you applying through an RMIT representative?
Yes
No
Agent
number
Representative’s
name
Office
number
Passport No.
Citizenship
(If available)
Are you currently living in Australia?
Yes
No
If no, which country are you applying from:
Are you a permanent resident of Australia?
Yes
No
If yes, you are completing an incorrect form. You must complete another form
available on www.rmit.edu.au/programs/applications .
If you have a current Australian visa, please provide
number as shown in your visa label
Student
Visitor
Spouse
Expiry date
Subclass number
Other
If you hold a current passport and/or an Australian visa, you MUST include a copy with this application.
Are you currently covered by Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)?
Yes
No
It is an Australian Government requirement that all international students on a student visa are covered by Overseas Student Health
Cover (OSHC) (exemptions apply). Payment of OSHC needs to occur when you accept your offer. If you are accompanied by family
and children, you require the compulsory family policy for OSHC. RMIT will arrange visa-length cover with our preferred OSHC
provider, Medibank Private www.medibank.com.au/overseas-students/about-oshc.aspx
If yes, please provide:
Provider name
Membership number
Have you been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship?
Yes
No
Expiry date
By courier:
RMIT International Services
Level 4, RMIT Building 22
330 Swanston Street
Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
In person:
International desk at Info Corner
Level 1, RMIT Building 22
330 Swanston Street
Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
Tel. +61 3 9925 5156
Fax: +61 3 9663 6925
Email: ISapplications@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/international
RMIT University
CRICOS Provider Code 00122A
RMIT English Worldwide
CRICOS Provider Code 01912G
If yes, please provide a letter from your sponsor(s).
Representative’s
stamp
Tel
Scholarship/Sponsor provider name
Section 3
Where to submit application
Postal address:
RMIT International Services
GPO Box 2476
Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia
Residency and other information
Country of birth
Type:
4. Return the completed form to
RMIT University International
Services or to your RMITaccredited representative.
RMIT University
Representative’s email address
Section 2
2. Attach the AU$70 application
fee. See page 4 for payment
methods. Your application
will not be processed
without this fee.
Exemptions:
- English-only programs
- Current or returning RMIT
students
- Year 12 students applying
through VTAC
- Research programs
Program information
Office use only
Interviewed by:
English only
General English
English for Academic Purposes
Start date:
Number of weeks:
Please note RMIT will advise number of weeks required for English for Academic Purposes (EAP), depending on your English
language proficiency level.
English as
a pathway
RMIT will advise the number of weeks required, depending on your English language proficiency level.
RMIT pathway
Complete to apply for a pathway (e.g., Year 11/12 (VCE), Foundation Studies) leading into a higher award:
English as part of a pathway to RMIT University programs (tick here):
Program code
Name of program
Program plan
Intake date (month, year; i.e., February 2010)
Date:
Form submitted at:
Exhibition/Interview
International desk
Info Corner
Representative office visit
Issue date: July 2010. Ref: ADM01.1
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RMIT program
Complete in order of preference to apply for an RMIT program (e.g., diploma, bachelor degree, postgraduate):
1. Program code
Program plan
Intake date (month, year; i.e., February 2010)
Program plan
Intake date (month, year; i.e., February 2010)
Program plan
Intake date (month, year; i.e., February 2010)
Name of program
2. Program code
Name of program
3. Program code
Name of program
Are you applying for credit exemptions?
Section 4
English skill
Yes
No
If yes, please provide a certified copy of an official syllabus, including detailed subject descriptions.
English language proficiency
Is English your first language?
Yes
No
Have you studied at secondary or post-secondary level with English as the medium of instruction and assessment?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide evidence.
English studies
English test score
Are you planning to enrol, or are you enrolled in English Language Studies?
Yes
Expected start date
Expected duration
Level
Institution
Have you taken an English test in the last 2 years?
Yes
No
If no, do you plan to take a test?
Yes
No
No
Expected completion date
If yes, please complete details below.
(IELTS, TOEFL or REW)
Test date
Test name
Test report form number
Result
If not known, please submit results as soon as they are available.
Section 5
Educational background and qualifications
1. Secondary
school studies
List details of the secondary studies you have completed:
Month and year enrolled (e.g., February 2009)
From (month/year)
To (month/year)
Country
Institution
Name of qualification
2. Completed
List details of the post-secondary studies you have completed (from lowest qualification gained to highest):
post-secondary
Years enrolled
(tertiary studies) Years enrolled
(e.g., Diploma,
Bachelors, Masters)
From (month/year)
To (month/year)
From (month/year)
To (month/year)
Country
Country
Institution
Institution
Name of qualification (including main field of study):
Name of qualification (including main field of study):
3. Current studies: List details of current studies:
Month and year enrolled (e.g., February 2009)
Name of qualification
Country
From (month/year)
Institution
To (month/year)
(Month/year)
The date your results will be available
Will you complete your current studies prior to the commencement of your proposed RMIT program?
Yes
No
Issue date: July 2010. Ref: ADM01.1
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4. Research
background
(To be completed
by students
applying for
Masters by
Research or
PhD programs)
Have you ever been enrolled in a masters by research or PhD program?
Yes
No
If yes,
Institution Name
Department Name
Period of candidature: from (day/month/year)
to (day/month/year)
Topic
Reason for withdrawal (if applicable)
Research Proposal
Have you contacted an RMIT academic staff about your research proposal?
Yes
No
If yes,
Academic’s name
Academic position
Please note: you are required to attach a copy of your research proposal to this application.
Section 6
Work experience
Have you undertaken any work experience relevant to your application?
Yes
No
If yes, list details of employment:
From (month/year)
Section 7
To (month/year)
From (month/year)
Country
Country
Employer
Employer
Position
Position
Duties
Duties
To (month/year)
Special consideration
Do you have a disability, impairment or long-term medical condition that may affect your studies?
Yes
No
If yes, you need to provide documentation and additional information so that RMIT can assist you during your studies.
More information about RMIT support services is available on www.rmit.edu.au/disability.
Section 8
Supporting documents
The following supporting documents must be included when you submit your application. Please refer to program requirements in the relevant RMIT
program guide available on www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/brochures.
(Applications that are submitted without necessary supporting documents will be delayed in processing. Where requested, original or certified copies
of documentation must be provided. RMIT does not recommend sending originals as they will not be returned.)
Compulsory attachments
Certified academic transcripts
Evidence of English proficiency
Certified copies of graduation certificates
Certified copies of passport and current Australian visa (if applicable)
Submit these attachments if applicable (please do not include originals as they will not be returned):
Folio (File size should not exceed 10 MB)
Certified English translations
Supplementary documents/forms
Research proposal including expected outcomes
Personal statement
Letter from scholarship provider or sponsor
Curriculum Vitae (resume)
Disability support details
References from employers
Issue date: July 2010. Ref: ADM01.1
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Section 9
How did you first hear about RMIT University?
Friends/relatives
Education fair/exhibition
Education representative
Other
Internet
Media (magazine, newspaper or television)
Section 10
Declaration
I understand and accept that:
» RMIT University reserves the right to discontinue or alter any program, course/subject, fee, admissions requirement, staffing or other arrangement without
prior notice.
» Information I have provided on this form and during enrolment may be made available to the Australian Government, State Agencies and other designated
authorities under the ESOS Act 2000, ESOS Regulations 2001 and the National Code. Information about me can be disclosed without my consent where
authorised or required by law.
» RMIT University reserves the right to annually adjust program fees to take into account increases in University and program delivery costs. Changes to
program tuition fees will be applied at the beginning of each calendar year. RMIT will ensure that any future fee increase will be maintained below 7.5%
(subject to rounding). In the event of a variation between the fees on my offer letter and the approved RMIT schedule of fees and charges, the approved
schedule will prevail.
» Any application fee paid is non-refundable by RMIT University.
» Quoted tuition fees are an estimate based on standard full time loads and will vary depending on program and plan (i.e. the actual enrolled load). Tuition
fees will increase if courses need to be repeated or additional electives that will exceed the minimum requirement need to be undertaken.
» Tuition fees do not include the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), administrative services charges, books, equipment and other materials required
to undertake the program or compulsory activities where relevant, such as fieldwork, excursions or laboratory practicals. Details on additional costs can
be found in the program descriptions on the RMIT website (www.rmit.edu.au) and at the RMIT fee website (www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/other).
» RMIT University collects, uses and destroys my information in accordance with the university’s Privacy Policy (refer www.rmit.edu.au/privacy).
» RMIT University places restrictions on program and institution transfers and that I may not be permitted to change my program or institution without
permission.
I authorise the university to disclose information relevant to my application and enrolment to the university’s preferred OSHC provider and other third parties
for the purposes of arranging my OSHC, progressing my application and enrolment, and administering my course.
I give RMIT University permission to check my visa status using the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Visa Electronic Verification Online
(VEVO) system.
I declare to the best of my knowledge that the information supplied on this application form and all supporting documentation is correct and complete, and
that any folio, personal statement or additional requirements supplied are my own work.
I acknowledge that the withholding of information or provision of incorrect or fraudulent documentation relating to my application may result in the
cancellation of any offer or enrolment by RMIT University, and the university may inform others, including government agencies, of this information.
If sponsored by a government body or private institution, I give RMIT permission to provide my sponsor with information about my application, enrolment and
academic progress.
I have completed all sections of the application form.
Student signature
Date
Day/month/year
Please refer to www.rmit.edu.au/policies/refunds for RMIT’s refund policy for international students.
Application
fee payment
A non-refundable application fee of AU$70 must be submitted with this application.
These payment methods are accepted:
Bank draft
Credit card (Visa or Mastercard)
Draft should be payable to
‘RMIT University’ in Australian
dollars and to an Australian
bank. Write your student
number (if known) on the
back of the draft.
Please complete details below:
Please tick one
Name on credit card:
Card number:
Expiry date:
Visa
Telegraphic transfer
Mastercard
Paid in accordance with the following details:
Payee:
RMIT University
Bank:
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Branch:
RMIT University
360 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000
Account no: 1000-6953 (for application fee only)
BSB no:
063-262
A copy of the telegraphic transfer, including your full
name and contact details, must be attached to your
application form.
Signature:
Issue date: July 2010. Ref: ADM01.1
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RMIT University
RMIT International
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Australia
Tel. +61 3 9925 5156
Fax: +61 3 9663 6925
New student enquiries:
Email : isu@rmit.edu.au
Tel. +61 3 8676 7047
Domestic Free Call Number: 1800 998 414 (within Australia)
This guide provides details about RMIT’s postgraduate coursework and
research programs for international students. For details about RMIT’s
undergraduate and diploma programs, including TAFE programs, associate
degrees and bachelor degrees for international students, please refer to the
2012 Undergraduate and Diploma Program Guide for International Students.
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is accurate and current as of June 2011. For the most up-to-date information,
please refer to the RMIT University web site before lodging your application.
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