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Data updated: 2025-11-13
2026
Total Tuition Fee63,276 AUD
Fee Per Academic Year31,638 AUD
Course Duration2.0 Year
(104 weeks)
Last Updated07-11-2025
Overview
Introduction
Make your mark as an architectural technician, working in building design offices and architectural practices. Focus on the practical and technical application of design skills, and create innovative, sustainable designs for domestic and commercial-scale building projects with the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) based in Melbourne. Learn about building design from the ground up as you explore topics coveringinnovative and sustainable designindustry-specific digital applicationsproblem-solving through drawingconstruction technology and building processesproject documentationarchitectural project administrationconstruction processesmaterials technologybuilding servicescommunicating and working with a variety of stakeholders and consultantsassociated planning and building regulation codes and standards.Why study architectural building design at RMIT?
Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)
Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
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Submit School Application
Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
4
Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
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Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)
Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.
Language Requirements
IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
5.5
Speaking
5.5
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Overall
6.0
School Level
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier
Reference Id
0401
Certificate Classification
Architecture And Urban Environment
Scheme
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier
Reference Id
411
Certificate Classification
Advanced Diploma
Scheme
Nationally Recognised Training Type
Reference Id
12
Certificate Classification
Course
Certificate Qualification
The Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) is designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to design and develop architectural working drawings for the construction of residential, commercial and industrial buildings according to Victorian building legislation and codes, and Victorian Building Authority requirements including:
* interpreting client needs through sketch and design
* utilising technology to develop plans and documentation for construction methods and specifications
* liaising with building surveyors and builders
* negotiating with local council
* understanding probable cost comparisons
* processing contract administration.
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) are likely to be employed as building designers, architectural assistants, building design assistants or architectural draftspersons. They may work in small and large building design, architectural and construction businesses, and apply their skill to residential and non-residential developments.
This is currently the only course prescribed in the Victorian Building Regulations for registration in the class of Building Design (Architectural).
22627VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) supersedes and is equivalent to 22477VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural).
Nominal hours 2086.
Course Campuses
VIC
Campus:RMIT University - 124 Latrobe Street, Melbourne Campus
