Foundation Studies - Art, Design and Architecture (FS022ADA) (108492M) + Advanced Diploma of Building Design - Architectural (C6161) (099261E)

Foundation Studies is chosen by international students all over the world as their pathway to higher education at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Foundation Studies is a fully owned entity of the university. The program provides students with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for their future academic success.

Located in the heart of the vibrant city of Melbourne, close to cafés, shops, arts and entertainment precincts, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Training’s Foundation Studies specialist staff support students every step of the way. The university provides opportunities to develop their global and social network, setting them up for success at the university and into the future.

To ensure students get the best start to their studies, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology has invested in careers counselling, academic and welfare support for international students to access when and where it suits them.

Foundation Studies gives students the opportunity to study the subjects that align with their interests and study goals. They can choose from streams in:

Students will focus on the practical and technical application of design skills, and create innovative, sustainable designs for domestic and commercial-scale building projects.

Students will learn about building design from the ground up as they explore topics covering:

Students will 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 students' studies and beyond, they will have opportunities to contribute to the ongoing development of the building industry and the built environment.

Day-to-day, students can expect to be involved in working to client briefs, preparing architectural drawings and building specifications and visiting building sites for analysis and investigation. They will also analyze 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.