Graduate Certificate in Fashion (Entrepreneurship)

For postgraduate coursework entry, applicants must meet minimum English language requirements through one of several pathways: a VCE study score of at least 30 in EAL or at least 25 in English/Literature/English Language; a STAT overall score of at least 156 or verbal reasoning sub-score of 155; satisfactory completion of post-secondary study; or at least 2 years of professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency with a supporting employer statement.

Yes, for postgraduate coursework programs including this Graduate Certificate, applicants can demonstrate at least 2 years of professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency. A supporting statement from your employer on official letterhead (or company email) is required, confirming that English is the language of business, the duration of employment, your roles and responsibilities, the nature of work, scale of the organisation, and whether the company deals internationally.

For postgraduate degrees, accepted English language proficiency tests and minimum scores include: IELTS (Academic) overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0); TOEFL iBT overall 79 (minimum 13 Reading, 12 Listening, 18 Speaking, 21 Writing); PTE (Academic) 58 (no communication band less than 50); C1 Advanced 176 (no less than 169 in any component); and C2 Proficiency 176 (no less than 169 in any component). Note that IELTS General is not accepted.

The page references separate English language requirements for international students, indicating the program may be available to international applicants. International students should refer to RMIT's minimum English language requirements for international students, which are separate from the domestic requirements outlined on this page.

No, RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. Additionally, note that for TOEFL iBT tests taken on or after 21 January 2026, only the TOEFL iBT Australia test is accepted, and TOEFL iBT results reported on a 1–6 score scale are not accepted.