Foundation Studies - Communication and Social Context (FS022COM) (108492M):
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:
- Art, Design and Architecture
- Business
- Communication and Social Context
- Engineering and Science
- Health
- Information Technology (IT)
Bachelor of Environment and Society (BP000P16) (027119G):
The Bachelor of Environment and Society is a step toward a career that addresses the most pressing issues of people's time, including biodiversity protection, food and water security, corporate responsibility, resource depletion, and climate change. Students will join a community of passionate peers, all learning how to develop new methods of consumption and production, working toward a more sustainable future.
This unique degree highlights the social elements of environmental issues, providing graduates with operational knowledge and essential soft skills in communication and critical thinking, making students highly desirable to future employers. As a graduate, students will understand how to evaluate environmental policies and management strategies at local and global levels.
To ensure students are work-ready, they will undertake a minimum 20-day work placement in their final semester. Engagement with the environmental sector is also embedded in a number of subjects and assessments, and their final year project offers a chance to explore their passions in a supported environment.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in global study tours, and can take advantage of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology's expansive network of industry contacts in leading environmental agencies and organizations.
