Bachelor of Project Management (Honours)

Bachelor of Project Management (Honours)

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Develop the analytical, communication and problem solving skills required to manage projects in all industries.

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Student type:
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

ATAR 70.65*

Duration:
Full-time 4 years
Fees:

Commonwealth supported places

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

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Duration:
Full-time 4 years
Fees:

AU$41,280 (2025 annual)

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City

Overview

Gain the project management skills to initiate, plan, and execute complex projects across a range of industries.

Project management is an occupation that demands multi-tasking, analytical thinking, excellent communication and superior organisational skills.

This degree will give you the theoretical knowledge and practical know-how to take projects from inception to completion. It will arm you with tools to manage projects across a range of scales and complexities, and develop your skills for working on projects in various industries.

Why study project management at RMIT?

Personalise your study

Take a minor to enhance your employability in a specific project management field.

Industry connections

We are part of the Employer of Choice Program, connecting you to more than 250 industry partners.

Fully accredited

This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Project Management Institute.

Designed to meet industry demand

The Bachelor of Project Management (Honours) was developed in response to the growing industry demand for project management skills. Projects are evident in many industries including construction, sustainability, health, arts and events and IT. 

The combination of our expert teachers, passionate researchers, connection to industry and strong practical focus means that RMIT graduates are among the most employable in Australia.

Portrait of Ethan Story, Bachelor of Project Management (Honours) - Ethan Story, Bachelor of Project Management (Honours)
In the third year of my degree, I received a scholarship to begin a summer internship working for SHAPE Australia. This gave me the opportunity to begin working in a team environment working on fast paced, complex projects. 

Options for minors

Minors allow you to study a few subjects rather than commit to a full major, so you will get a good grounding in a subject area and variety in your degree. Options include:

  • Construction cost and contract management
  • Construction innovation and digital technology
  • Managing construction business
  • Property technology and management
  • Property investment strategies
  • Sustainability and environmental science
  • Managing IT projects
  • Creative industries
  • Business for project managers

Our minors are constantly being evaluated and added to as demand from students and industry changes.  

Project management allows me to work in every industry across the world. I have found that the course structure and assignments have increased my practical knowledge setting me up for greater success once I start my career.
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Project Management podcast

The Project Management podcast hosted by James, Luke and Oscar, is an educational podcast dedicated to adding value to the project management degree at RMIT University.

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Guaranteed Pathway options available

Didn't get the ATAR you needed? Guaranteed Pathways lets you preference pathway packages so you can secure your place in your goal degree and graduate with two internationally-recognised RMIT qualifications.

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Learning and teaching

The degree has integrated industry-standard software embedded into the curriculum to ensure you are fully prepared for the workforce. The software is designed to operate on Windows-based systems.

You will attend lectures, tutorials, workshops and site visits within this degree structure. After first year, you can discuss part-time study options with your course director.

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work. The degree provides work-related learning to students and produces industry-ready graduates.

Assessment methods

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes essays, reports, presentations, group projects, research projects, examinations and practical assignments.

Learning at RMIT

The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.

Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.

This degree is part of the Employer of Choice Program, which provides direct connections to more than 250 industry partners and employers.

Regular activities are conducted with industry throughout the academic year, such as career fairs, guest speakers or professional networking opportunities. Industry professionals and experts will also regularly teach and provide feedback on your work. The program also offers employers preferential access to project management students as well as greater knowledge of our students’ capabilities.

Global work, exchange and study experiences

RMIT offers a range of opportunities for our students to study abroad through global work, exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide.

Project management students have studied in Europe and the USA as part of their qualification.  

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this associate degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.

View the learning outcomes:

Year 1

In your first year of study, you will be introduced to project management in the construction and property industries, providing the context for the following three years. You will learn essential project management skills and gain an understanding of the different types of buildings and assets, how they are created, and how they are acquired.

Year 2

In the second year, you will study project management processes and techniques in greater depth, learning how to plan, cost and schedule projects. Building broader skills in areas like law, economics and leadership will prepare you to become an industry leader. You will be able to choose a minor in this year, giving you the opportunity to specialise in a project management field.

Year 3

The third year broadens your focus and looks at project management in other industries, building core knowledge and skills. You will gain a deeper understanding of how to manage complex projects, and undertake a research methods course which will build the foundation for your research project in year 4.

Year 4

The theme of your final year is ’moving to practice', preparing you to be industry-ready. You will gain advanced skills and insights into the latest industry trends. A feature of your fourth year is a capstone project, where the skills and knowledge developed in the degree are applied to a project for social benefit. You will also conduct a research project, including writing a thesis and creating a poster to present your research to industry representatives.

Course structure

Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.

Bachelor of Project Management (Honours)
Program code: BH112
Title
Location
Duration
Plan code
CRICOS
Bachelor of Applied Science (Project Management) (Honours)
City Campus
4 years full-time
BH112
084352C
Location
City Campus
Duration
4 years full-time
Plan code
BH112
CRICOS
084352C
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Bachelor of Applied Science (Project Management) (Honours)
City Campus
4 years full-time
BH112
084352C
Location
City Campus
Duration
4 years full-time
Plan code
BH112
CRICOS
084352C
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Bachelor of Project Management (Honours)
City Campus
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
BH112P24
113427M
Location
City Campus
Duration
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Plan code
BH112P24
CRICOS
113427M
View plan
Bachelor of Project Management (Honours)
City Campus
4 years full-time
BH112P24
113427M
Location
City Campus
Duration
4 years full-time
Plan code
BH112P24
CRICOS
113427M
View plan

Please note: The BH112 plan is not available for commencing students. New applicants must apply for BH112P24.

Note: International student visa holders can only study full-time.

Career

Our alumni have worked in many roles on diverse and exciting projects such as:  

  • costing and scheduling projects in industries such as engineering, architecture, manufacturing, education, health, banking, retail and IT
  • representing clients on construction projects
  • project managing major events such as the Adelaide Fringe Festival
  • production assistant for Married at First Sight and The Voice
  • developing and releasing a new app for online banking
  • assessment of industry training needs
  • community projects such as social enterprises and spaces
  • developing new technologies
  • installation of a car in a penthouse apartment.
Portrait of Ed Cook, Bachelor of Project Management (Honours) - Ed Cook, Bachelor of Project Management (Honours)
I chose RMIT because of how closely its aligned with industry and the real workforce. By second year of our degree, almost 50% of the students were either working in industry or having interviews to be. 

Possible careers

Careers available to graduates of this degree include:

  • project manager
  • project scheduler
  • assistant project scheduler
  • project administrator
  • assistant project administrator
  • contract administrator
  • project estimator.
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The BH112 Bachelor of Project Management (Honours) is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Project Management Institute (PMI) and is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Project Management) (Honours) graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

The Project Management Program is informed by consultation with the School's Industry Advisory Committee, whose membership is drawn from the construction, project management and property industry.

Entry requirements and admissions

You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification).

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:

  • a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or
  • a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL)

or equivalent studies.

AND

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:

  • a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics

or equivalent studies.

Rankings and adjustment factors

Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors.

You may be eligible to receive adjustment factors which include equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments to a maximum of 28 aggregate adjustment points. For more information about what adjustment factors RMIT considers visit Admission to RMIT.

We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.

Selection criteria by applicant type

Please select the highest level of education you have or will be completing in order to find out the selection criteria that applies to you, in addition to meeting the above entry requirements.

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Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement. You will be ranked on your ATAR plus any adjustment factors.

Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12

School Network Access Program (SNAP)

The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary participation by giving priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs to eligible applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school.

Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 or whose highest qualification is a completed Year 12.

Subject adjustments

  • A study score of 30 in English other than EAL equals 1 aggregate point per study. 
  • A study score of 25 in Physics equals 1 aggregate point. 
  • A study score of 25 in Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics equals 2 aggregate points per study. 
  • Overall maximum of 4 points.

Regional adjustments

  • RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all programs 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.

Equity access schemes

  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance. 
  • This program has been recognised as being under-represented by female applicants. Additional adjustment factors may apply to those applying to category 1 of the Special Entry Access Scheme or RMIT access application.
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., level of TAFE qualification completed (including any adjustment factors).

We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.

You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your highest completed qualification:

  • Advanced Diploma: 81
  • Diploma: 72
  • Certificate IV: 54

Personal statement

You are encouraged to submit a personal statement of 300-500 words outlining:

  • your reasons for wanting to study this program
  • your intended career path
  • the personal strengths and attributes you will bring to the program
  • details of any related work or voluntary experience

If you do not submit a personal statement you will be considered on the basis of academic achievement only.

Applicants applying to RMIT through VTAC can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via their online VTAC account.

Applicants applying Direct to RMIT can upload their completed personal statement via their online Direct application.

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.

Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study.

If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with vocational education and training study, 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 program.

You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:

Equity access schemes

  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance. 
  • This program has been recognised as being under-represented by female applicants. Additional adjustment factors may apply to those applying to category 1 of the Special Entry Access Scheme or RMIT access application.
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., GPA (including any adjustment factors).

We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. Previous fail grades in similar courses may affect your eligibility.

You must have successfully completed at least two courses (subjects) in an Australian bachelor degree or four courses (subjects) in an Australian associate degree, or overseas equivalent. You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your GPA. 

Personal statement

You are encouraged to submit a personal statement of 300-500 words outlining:

  • your reasons for wanting to study this program
  • your intended career path
  • the personal strengths and attributes you will bring to the program
  • details of any related work or voluntary experience

If you do not submit a personal statement you will be considered on the basis of academic achievement only.

Applicants applying to RMIT through VTAC can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via their online VTAC account.

Applicants applying Direct to RMIT can upload their completed personal statement via their online Direct application.

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.

Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study.

If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with higher education study, 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 program.

You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:

Equity access schemes

  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance. 
  • This program has been recognised as being under-represented by female applicants. Additional adjustment factors may apply to those applying to category 1 of the Special Entry Access Scheme or RMIT access application.
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) score (including any adjustment factors).

You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites.

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.

Personal statement

You are encouraged to submit a personal statement of 300-500 words outlining:

  • your reasons for wanting to study this program
  • your intended career path
  • the personal strengths and attributes you will bring to the program
  • details of any related work or voluntary experience

If you do not submit a personal statement you will be considered on the basis of academic achievement only.

Applicants applying to RMIT through VTAC can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via their online VTAC account.

Applicants applying Direct to RMIT can upload their completed personal statement via their online Direct application.

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.

Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study.

If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with work and life experience, 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 program.

You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:

Subject adjustments

  • A study score of 30 in English other than EAL equals 1 aggregate point per study. 
  • A study score of 25 in Physics equals 1 aggregate point. 
  • A study score of 25 in Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics equals 2 aggregate points per study. 
  • Overall maximum of 4 points.

Regional adjustments

  • RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all programs 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.

Equity access schemes

  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance. 
  • This program has been recognised as being under-represented by female applicants. Additional adjustment factors may apply to those applying to category 1 of the Special Entry Access Scheme or RMIT access application.
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

Additional information

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View the ATAR profile and selection rank from students offered a place into this program wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in the most relevant recent intake period.

The student profile provides insight into the likely peer group for this program.

*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent Year 12 applicants.

RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options. Find out more about admission to RMIT.

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.

You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 65% (see calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

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Minimum Score Required

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Mathematics; or Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4 in any Mathematics  with a study score of at least 20.

A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

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If you have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 such as VCE, you can find the ATAR for your RMIT course on our admissions transparency page.

*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent Year 12 applicants.

RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options. Find out more about admission to RMIT.

Pathways

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Understanding pathways

Undertaking a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree can help you meet the entry requirements for your preferred course. These qualifications often provide credit, reducing the duration of your bachelor degree.

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This course offers pathway options. If you don’t meet the entry requirements, a formal pathway might be your way in.

Guaranteed Pathways available

Didn't get the ATAR you needed for entry into this degree?

At RMIT we've got your back, with a range study options to help you achieve your goals, no matter your ATAR.

Guaranteed Pathways gives you the option to preference pathway packages when you apply to RMIT.

If you apply and are successful in gaining a place in a Guaranteed Pathway package, you will progress straight into the Bachelor Degree upon successful completion of the relevant vocational degree (otherwise known as TAFE) first.

With a Guaranteed Pathway package, you can graduate with two internationally-recognised RMIT qualifications.

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.

Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.

Upon successful completion of this program:

 

  • You can continue your studies in the Master of Project Management, subject to the program’s entrance requirements and receive up to 96 credit points (depending on the master program plan) of advanced standing into the master program, or
  • You can continue your studies in the Master of Property, subject to the program’s entrance requirements and receive 24 credit points of advanced standing into the master program.

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    You are guaranteed entry into this program with 1 or 2 semesters of credit (depending on the semester you commence), equivalent to 96 credit points, when you successfully complete one of the following RMIT programs:

    Alternatively, you can gain entry from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs.

    Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.

    When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.

    When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT postgraduate program or RMIT Masters by Research or Doctoral (PhD) program.

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    2025 indicative fees

    In 2025, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$4,627 to AU$16,992*.

    Additional expenses

    • Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$365 maximum fee for 2025*.
    • Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

    Annual fee adjustment

    Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.

    Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

    Defer your payment

    You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees. You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

    Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.

    Paying your fees and applying for refunds

    For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.

    If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government.

    Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set on an annual basis by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual enrolled courses, not the overall program.

    How much can I expect to pay for my Commonwealth supported place?

    The Australian Government has introduced changes to university funding and student contribution fees under its Job-ready Graduates Package. 

    The fees in the table below apply to students who commence their program in 2025. Fees for continuing students are available at fees for Commonwealth supported students.

    Each course (subject) falls into a band. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.

    Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.

    You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at Fees for Commonwealth supported students.

    Maximum student contribution amount for Commonwealth supported places in 2025 for commencing students

    Student contribution band by course (subject)

    Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2025
    Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture $4,627 per standard year
    $578 per standard (12 credit point) course
    Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science, Pathology $9,314 per standard year
    $1,164 per standard (12 credit point) course
    Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science $13,241 per standard year
    $1,655 per standard (12 credit point) course
    Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture $16,992 per standard year
    $2,124 per standard (12 credit point) course

    Student Learning Entitlement

    On 1 January 2022, the Government implemented the Student Learning Entitlement (SLE).

    • The SLE allows students 7 years of full-time subsidised study in Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).
    • Your total SLE amount will be reduced in accordance with your overall study load in a CSP. 
    • Once you have utilised all your SLE, you can not longer study in a CSP.

    For more information about SLE, visit Study Assist.

    HECS-HELP Loans

    The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to the full amount of their student contribution.

    SA-HELP Loans

    You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.

    How does a HELP loan work?

    If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.

    You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.

    For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.

    In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

    The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2025 is $365.

    You may also be required to purchase other items related to your course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from course to course.

    John Holland Scholarship

    For commencing construction or project management students who identify as a woman; worth $5,000.

    Hacer Women in Construction Scholarship

    For women studying construction or project management, or energy efficient and sustainable building; worth $7,000, and a paid position in the Hacer Group 2-year Graduate Program.

    Donald Cant Watts Corke Scholarship

    For construction and project management students who can demonstrate circumstances which impact their study; worth up to $10,000.

    Building and Construction Foundation Scholarship

    For project and construction management and building and construction students passionate about a career in the industry; worth $5,000.

    Bachelor of Project Management (Honours) Scholarship

    For students who identify as a woman commencing a Bachelor of Project Management (Honours) degree at RMIT with high ATAR results; worth $5,000.

    RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

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    In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:

    You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.

    Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)

    In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

    The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2025 is $365. 

    Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.

    Applying for refunds

    Find information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student.

    RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Looking for answers or more general information?

    Use our Frequently Asked Questions to learn about the application process and its equity access schemes, find out how to accept or defer your offer or request a leave of absence, discover information about your fees, refunds and scholarships, and explore the various student support and advocacy services, as well as how to find out more about your preferred program, and more.

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