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Data updated: 2025-11-13
2026
Total Tuition Fee53,246 AUD
Fee Per Academic Year26,623 AUD
Course Duration2.0 Year
(104 weeks)
Last Updated07-11-2025
Overview
Introduction
Are you ready to build a career out of your passion for design and problem solving?The RMIT Diploma of Product Design, based in Melbourne, is your hands-on pathway to the world of product design. In this 2 year course, you will gain the skills and experience you need to work in small or large design companies or as an independent designer.
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).
5
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
5.0
Speaking
5.0
Reading
5.0
Writing
5.0
Overall
5.5
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
0301
Certificate Classification
Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Scheme
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier
Reference Id
421
Certificate Classification
Diploma
Scheme
Nationally Recognised Training Type
Reference Id
12
Certificate Classification
Course
Certificate Qualification
Successful completion of this course provides graduates with the skills and knowledge to design and develop products and product ranges from client brief in order to produce a product model, prototype or proof of concept of the design.
This includes the ability to:
* use drawings, 3D models and computer-aided design to express ideas and communicate concepts
* articulate, present and debate ideas with team, management and/or clients
* establish and refine design briefs for products
* develop innovative design solutions
* analyse and research consumer behaviour and markets
* use 3D printing in product design
* collaborate with others and plan the design process
* apply work health and safety (WHS) requirements to product design
* meet deadlines and work within budgets.
Graduates of this course may seek employment in entry-level product design roles as part of a small or large design companies or as an independent designer. As a product designer, individuals may work as part of design teams in a consultancy environment or for manufacturing organisations. Many product designers also take on freelance work.
22622VIC Diploma of Product Design supersedes and is equivalent to 22446VIC Diploma of Product Design.
