RMIT University

Bachelor of Digital Design

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Level
Advanced Diploma
Duration
3.0F
Campus
City (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
A$48,000 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
TBD

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Course Overview

Bachelor of Digital Design at RMIT University in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is a advanced diploma programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

75,976

Staff Ratio

16.0:1

International

50.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

62.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£37,920

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

A$48,000

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Home Tuition

A$9,880

per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

Foundations of Bachelor of Digital Design
Academic and Research Skills
Quantitative Methods
Introduction to Theory and Practice
Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

Intermediate Bachelor of Digital Design topics
Applied Methods and Tools
Group Project
Two optional pathway modules
Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

Advanced Bachelor of Digital Design
Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Non-Year 12 prerequisites Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Regional Adjustment RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses that select primarily on ATAR.
Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.
Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement.
Subject adjustment A study score of 40 in any English equals 2 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 30 in Art Creative Practice, Media, Art Making and Exhibiting or Visual Communication Design equals 2 aggregate points per study.
Overall maximum of 4 points.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
VTAC Personal Statement Applicants are encouraged to include a personal statement outlining: their reasons for wanting to study this course their intended career path their personal strengths and attributes relevant to the course details of any related work or voluntary experience.
Applicants who do not submit a personal statement will be considered on the basis of academic achievement only.
Regional Adjustment RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses that select primarily on ATAR.
Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.
You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course.
Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite.
You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results .
Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement.
Subject adjustment A study score of 40 in any English equals 2 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 30 in Art Creative Practice, Media, Art Making and Exhibiting or Visual Communication Design equals 2 aggregate points per study.
Overall maximum of 4 points.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Minimum academic entry requirements All applicants must satisfy the University minimum academic entry requirements .
VTAC Personal Statement Applicants are encouraged to include a personal statement outlining: their reasons for wanting to study this course their intended career path their personal strengths and attributes relevant to the course details of any related work or voluntary experience.
Applicants who do not submit a personal statement will be considered on the basis of academic achievement only.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.
You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course.
Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite.
You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results .
Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Minimum academic entry requirements All applicants must satisfy the University minimum academic entry requirements .
VTAC Personal Statement Applicants are encouraged to include a personal statement outlining: their reasons for wanting to study this course their intended career path their personal strengths and attributes relevant to the course details of any related work or voluntary experience.
Applicants who do not submit a personal statement will be considered on the basis of academic achievement only.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.
You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course.
Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite.
You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results .
Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Minimum academic entry requirements All applicants must satisfy the University minimum academic entry requirements .
VTAC Personal Statement Applicants are encouraged to include a personal statement outlining: their reasons for wanting to study this course their intended career path their personal strengths and attributes relevant to the course details of any related work or voluntary experience.
Applicants who do not submit a personal statement will be considered on the basis of academic achievement only.
Regional Adjustment RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants whose highest qualification is Year 12 and are from a low socio-economic status area, for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses that select primarily on ATAR.
Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.
You may sit the STAT multiple choice if you: are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the course.
Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite.
You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results .
Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

75,976

Total students

Staff Ratio

16:1

Students per staff

International Students

50%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Global / diverse | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture

University Stats

Total Students75,976

Student-to-Staff Ratio16:1

International Students50%

Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

62%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£37,920

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses