Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Computing graduates enter careers in software development, data engineering, product management and technical consulting across virtually every industry sector. Demand for digital and technology skills continues to outpace supply globally.

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Student life (indicative)

City offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle. Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 75,976
Staff Ratio: 16.0:1
International: 50.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 62.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: Fee not confirmed; Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Current Year 12 graduates Minimum University Entry Requirements All applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements . Academic Requirements You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification ). Recent Year 12 graduates Minimum University Entry Requirements All applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements . Academic Requirements You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification ). Applicants with Higher Education study Minimum University Entry Requirements All applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements . Academic Requirements You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification ). Applicants with VET study Minimum University Entry Requirements All applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements . Academic Requirements You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification ). Applicants with work and life experience Minimum University Entry Requirements All applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements . Academic Requirements You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification ). | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 40.00If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC). VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course or institution for any reason you are required to submit a personal statement outlining the reason for exclusion and strategies you will adopt to ensure success in the future. You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account. Regional Adjustment RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses 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. Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement. Ranking Entry into this qualification is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors . We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. Subject adjustment A study score of 20 in any Information Technology or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 25 in any Mathematics equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 8 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 40.00If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and Equity schemes (through VTAC). VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course or institution for any reason you are required to submit a personal statement outlining the reason for exclusion and strategies you will adopt to ensure success in the future. You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account. Skills for 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. 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 course. Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite. You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about the STAT and STAT results . Regional Adjustment RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses 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. Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement. Ranking Entry into this qualification is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors . We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. Subject adjustment A study score of 20 in any Information Technology or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 25 in any Mathematics equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 8 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course or institution for any reason you are required to submit a personal statement outlining the reason for exclusion and strategies you will adopt to ensure success in the future. You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account. Skills for 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. 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 course. Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite. You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about the STAT and STAT results . Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement. Ranking Entry into this qualification is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors . We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course or institution for any reason you are required to submit a personal statement outlining the reason for exclusion and strategies you will adopt to ensure success in the future. You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account. Skills for 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. 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 course. Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite. You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about the STAT and STAT results . Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement. Ranking Entry into this qualification is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors . We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement If you have been excluded from a course or institution for any reason you are required to submit a personal statement outlining the reason for exclusion and strategies you will adopt to ensure success in the future. You can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account. Skills for 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. 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 course. Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study and can also be used for meeting Year 12 English prerequisite. You are still required to meet all other course prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about the STAT and STAT results . Regional Adjustment RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants whose highest qualification is Year 12 and are from a low socio-economic status area, for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level courses 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. Alternate ways to meet Year 12 English prerequisite If you do not meet the stated Year 12 English prerequisite, please refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirement for alternate ways to meet this requirement. Ranking Entry into this qualification is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors . We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to RMIT University Equity schemes information and the RMIT University website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 23 in English as an Additional Language or at least 20 in English other than EAL
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics. Non-Year 12 prerequisites Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 75,976; Total students
Staff Ratio: 16:1; Students per staff
International Students: 50%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 7.5/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community | Global / diverse | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture

Student Life & City (indicative)

City offers a comfortable, outdoor-focused student lifestyle.
Great weather, natural surroundings and a friendly community create a welcoming environment, with cafés, bars and local events to fill your downtime.

What Students Love

Outdoor & nature activities
Great café culture
Thriving student social scene
Beach lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students75,976

Student-to-Staff Ratio16:1

International Students50%

Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 62%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Computing graduates enter careers in software development, data engineering, product management and technical consulting across virtually every industry sector.
Demand for digital and technology skills continues to outpace supply globally.