Design

What would you like to study?

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Semester 2 applications are now open

New skills, new ideas and new careers await at RMIT. Pursue your dream career or change industries with the perfect study option. Apply now and start in July. 

Why study design at RMIT?

Ranked #1 in Oceania and #19 in the world for Art and Design*

Be immersed in specialised design laboratories and studios to get hands-on learning from day one

Exchange partnerships with prestigious universities such as Parsons New School of Design in NYC

*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

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Design your future

From re-imaging a product, system and service, to finding a beautiful solution to a complex problem, find out what role designers play in shaping what’s next at RMIT.

Discover design

Push boundaries and set design standards

Study one of RMIT’s design courses in hands-on studio learning to invent, visualise and prototype design solutions. RMIT plays a pivotal role in design, with award-winning graduates recognised as driving industry, pushing creative boundaries and setting design standards. 

Career outcomes

Reimagine the future of design

At RMIT, you will study contemporary, cultural and environmental aspects of design and technology, and graduate as a highly trained designer and visual problem solver.

You’ll learn from local and international practising designers, lecturers and academics who are connected with industry and the design community. They will guide you to become a business owner or developer who can turn an idea into a commercially viable venture.

Industry partners

ACMI

NGV

Zoos Victoria

Australia Post

Projects

Showcase your work to the public and industry

This yearly festival showcases an array of student projects and gives attendees a peek at the conversations happening in the world of design. 

At the festival you’ll find examples of student work from digital design, interactive, video, sound, animation and games through to innovative product design, services design, branding, and community engagement projects.

Experience design at RMIT

RMIT transforms students into professional artists and designers with the skills and confidence to produce high-quality work and showcase it to the public, peers and industry. 

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How Beatrice landed her dream design job at Aesop

Equipped with a Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) from RMIT, Beatrice landed her dream job as Product Packaging Designer at Aēsop.

“When it came down to it, I knew I wanted to study design and that RMIT is world-renowned for it.

“RMIT taught me the practical skills to become a good designer. Above all, I was given the space to apply critical thinking, to realise that design transcends the creation of beautiful objects.”

Explore what’s next for Beatrice and find out more about what it’s like to study at Australia’s #1 university for Art and Design.*

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Fabio’s design study at RMIT launched his career as a UX researcher

Originally from Indonesia, Fabio Hutagalung completed Foundation Studies at RMIT to gain direct entry into the Bachelor of Design (Communication Design).

Graduating in 2016, Fabio returned to Indonesia to work as a product designer and UI/UX designer for major banking companies.

In 2020, Fabio commenced as a Senior UX Researcher for Brankas, where he works with Fortune’s top financial institutions in Southeast Asia to develop customer-centric products that help achieve financial inclusion for all.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.