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Full-time / Part-time · Full-time students can expect 12 contact hours per week, plus a recommended minimum 24 hours of independent study per week
February | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AU$17,760 (2026 total). Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$373 maximum fee for 2026. Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Duration
Full-time 6 months / Part-time 1 year
Intakes
February | July
Study Mode
On campus / Full-time / Part-time
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have: An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. If you do not meet the above entry requirement for the Graduate Certificate you may be considered if you have a minimum of 5 years full-time equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV). *If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry to be granted credit. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this course. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed: An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or higher level of qualification in any discipline. You may also be considered if you have a minimum of 5 years of full-time equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV). Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div
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Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Core Subject 1 (Cryptofinance and the Cryptoeconomy)
Studies span cryptofinance and the cryptoeconomy as part of the 4 core subjects in this graduate certificate
Core Subject 2 (Blockchain Strategy)
Studies span blockchain strategy as part of the 4 core subjects in this graduate certificate
Core Subject 3 (Law and Policy around Emerging Technologies)
Studies span law and policy around emerging technologies as part of the 4 core subjects in this graduate certificate
Core Subject 4 (Digital Economy)
Fourth core subject as part of the Graduate Certificate in Digital Economy comprising 4 core subjects total
Common Questions
For domestic students, the 2026 indicative total tuition fee is AU$17,760 for a full-fee paying place. For international students (non-student visa holders), the 2026 total fee is AU$24,480. In addition, a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) applies, with a maximum of AU$373 for 2026. Eligible domestic students may defer tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government's FEE-HELP loan scheme.
The course can be completed in 6 months on a full-time basis, or 1 year on a part-time basis. Full-time students can expect 12 contact hours per week, plus a recommended minimum of 24 hours of independent study per week.
The Graduate Certificate in Digital Economy has two intakes per year: February and July, at the Melbourne City Campus.
The course comprises 4 core subjects. Studies span cryptofinance and the cryptoeconomy, blockchain strategy, and law and policy around emerging technologies. The program is offered under plan code GC180P25 at the City Campus (Program code: GC180).
No, this course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa. However, if you hold a different visa type (such as a permanent residency or other visa), you may be eligible. RMIT recommends contacting Study@RMIT for clarification on your eligibility.
Yes. If you are an RMIT University alumnus commencing this degree from Semester 1, 2026, you may be eligible to receive a 10% reduction on your tuition fees. To be eligible, you must be an RMIT alumnus who has completed an award program at RMIT (including RMIT Vietnam and RMIT Online), a domestic student commencing an eligible face-to-face/on-campus Melbourne campus RMIT Business or Law postgraduate degree in Semester 1, 2026, and enrolled in a full-fee paying place. The bursary cannot be held concurrently with any other scholarship, bursary, or monetary discount offered by RMIT.
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