This course explores the social, cultural and technological aspects of architecture. Students investigate architecture through design, cover history, communications and technology subjects and integrate these elements into a total design project.
Throughout the course students complete design studios, which allow them to select from a diverse range of design experiences, contexts, scales, research interests and agendas. The studios form the core of the course structure and provide the point of integration for all subjects.
Students are exposed to architectural practice through staff who are active practitioners and through international exchange opportunities and industry projects.
This qualification can lead to careers including architect or urban designer.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Applicants must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification ). Interview Applicants shortlisted based on the Architecture selection task will be required to attend an interview or folio presentation. These applicants will be contacted by the University. 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. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University SEAS information and the RMIT University website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Applicants must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification ). Interview Applicants shortlisted based on the Architecture selection task will be required to attend an interview or folio presentation. These applicants will be contacted by the University. 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 and achieving a minimum overall score of 156. 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 the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University SEAS 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. Interview Applicants shortlisted based on the Architecture selection task will be required to attend an interview or folio presentation. These applicants will be contacted by the University. Minimum academic entry requirements All applicants must satisfy the University minimum academic entry requirements . Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice and achieving a minimum overall score of 156. 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 the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University SEAS 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. Interview Applicants shortlisted based on the Architecture selection task will be required to attend an interview or folio presentation. These applicants will be contacted by the University. Minimum academic entry requirements All applicants must satisfy the University minimum academic entry requirements . Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice and achieving a minimum overall score of 156. 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 the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University SEAS 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. Interview Applicants shortlisted based on the Architecture selection task will be required to attend an interview or folio presentation. These applicants will be contacted by the University. 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. Minimum academic entry requirements All applicants must satisfy the University minimum academic entry requirements . Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice and achieving a minimum overall score of 156. 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 the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University SEAS information and the RMIT University website
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.