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Mission Statement
Our impressive academic team, deep industry connections and leading edge facilities allow us to provide leadership in new and emerging fields of design. Across our undergraduate to research degrees, we have a rich community of interdisciplinary collaboration and individual creative exploration.
International Role
RMIT School of Design offers design education that is globally leading. We have programs in Melbourne Australia, Singapore, Vietnam and a doctoral program in Barcelona. The School has a range of international partners in Europe, Scandinavia, the UK, USA, across Asia and in New Zealand. These are realised through student exchanges, study abroad opportunities, traveling studios, research collaborations and international internships. We are members of ico-D.
National Role
RMIT School of Design is a leader in Australia's Design education offerings. We have partnerships with a variety of institutions, are members of the Australian Council for Universities of Art and Design, Australian Graphic Design Association and the Design Institute of Australia.
Main Focus
The School of Design at RMIT offers the spectrum of university education opportunities from degree to PhD. Our curriculum is industry focussed and research led. We are particularly concerned with design education for future practices and ensuring that students at all levels, graduate with the skills, knowledge and ethical approach to design that will empower them into their future.
Faculties and Departments
The School of Design is comprised of three key discipline clusters – communication design, industrial design and digital design. At the University there are also three other schools with design as a focus – Schools of Fashion and Textile Design and the School of Architecture and Urban Design.
Bachelor Level Programs
Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) Honours
Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)
Bachelor of Design (Digital Media)
Bachelor of Design (Games Design)
Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media)
Master Level Programs
Master of Communication Design
Master of Design, Innovation and Technology
Master of Animation, Games and Interation
Master of Design Futures
Research Activity and Main Areas
Research at RMIT School of Design leverages creative critical practice to explore futures that are diverse, sustainable, equitable and inspiring. Our world class group of researchers traverse the disciplines of communication, industrial and digital design to engage pressing contemporary challenges in urban futures, social innovation, information systems, material cultures and health. These interdisciplinary research areas share values that emphasise social justice, thoughtful design action and a critical engagement with place and culture.
Doctorate Level Programs
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Subject Areas for Exchange Students
All programs offer exchange program opportunities.
Application Deadlines
best to contact [email protected] for current information.
Teaching Languages
English at all locations
Semester Dates
March – June Semester 1
Mid July – October Semester 2
