Overview

After the first year ,Design Studies introduces you to a range of foundational skills and theories such as the elements and principles of design, drawing, typography, computing, design research and creative thinking, you can then specialise in two of the following areas in your second year:

Graphic Design
Illustration
Spatial Concepts (Interiors & Spatial Design)
User Experience Design

In each specialisation, you will learn up-to-date theories, skills and creativity, and then apply them to studio projects. RMIT University has strong links with creative industries and external stakeholders which will enhance your learning experience and career opportunities.

Career

Career opportunities can be found in:

Graphic design
Interior and spatial design
Illustration and digital imaging
UI and UX design
Creative art direction
3D design
Motion graphics
Animation
Games design

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Studio 1: Drawing and Model Making for Design
History and Theory of Design 1
Visual Vocabulary: Typography, Colour and Composition
Design and Computing 1 (Applications)
History and Theory of Design 2
Creative Thinking and Innovation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-12 00:00:00
Starting 2026-10-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-09 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-06 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

288 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

HCMC, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Vietnamese Upper Secondary School (High School) Graduation Diploma with a minimum GPA of 7.0/10.0 for Grade 12 (For other international qualifications please view entry requirements by country on the university website.

Academic pathway

You can gain entry to this program from UniSTART Academic program or the Foundation Studies program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

351264000 VND / year

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Citizens or residents

351264000 VND / year

≈ 351264000 VND / year

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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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