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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 doctoral programs in Barcelona, New York and Ho Chi Minh City. 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, the Design Institute of Australia and the World Design Organisation.
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 RMIT University there are three additional schools with design as a focus – The School of Fashion and Textiles, and the School of Architecture and Urban Design in Australia, and the School of Communication and Design in Vietnam.
Bachelor Level Programs
Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
Bachelor of Graphic 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 through responsible and regenerative practice.
Doctorate Level Programs
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD. This is a 3.5 year researh degree that is offered by thesis or practice and is framed around our PRS twice yearly international gatherings. Our doctoral program and PRS is offered in Melbourne, Barcelona, Ho Chi Minh City and in collaboraiton with The New School, Parsons School of Design, in New York City.
Subject Areas for Exchange Students
All programs offer exchange program opportunities.
Application Deadlines
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Teaching Languages
English at all locations
Semester Dates
March – June Semester 1
Mid July – October Semester 2
