Diploma
Learn about building design from the ground up as you explore topics covering
You'll build the right skills to communicate and work effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including regulatory authorities and a wide range of consultants associated with the design, construction and building services.
Throughout your studies and beyond, you'll have opportunities to contribute to the ongoing development of the building industry and the built environment.
Day-to-day, you can expect to be involved in working to client briefs, preparing architectural drawings and building specifications and visiting building sites for analysis and investigation. You'll also analyse bushfire attack levels, environmental factors, liaise with engineers, quantity surveyors, building surveyors and planning professionals and working to local council codes, by-laws and national regulations.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification.
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., ATAR (including any adjustment factors).
As a graduate of the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural), you have the skills and qualifications to work in a wide range of technical positions in architectural practices and building design offices, including roles such as:
As a graduate, your work focus could include:
Graduate ready to make your mark in technical positions in building design offices and architectural spaces.
As a student at RMIT, you have access to a range of career resources specially designed to assist job-seeking students and graduates.
You're encouraged to participate in the Future Edge and to visit the Job Shop to help build a range of soft and job-ready skills through events and workshops. You can explore Career Hub both to search for volunteer and casual work, and to benefit from an array of resources, workshops and events.
Take advantage of careers fairs, and gain a micro-credential in Networking is Working. You're eligible for a student membership with Design Matters and will benefit from guidance, advice and contacts through RMIT Mentoring.
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. Find out if you might be eligible.