Graduate Certificate of Commerce

For postgraduate coursework degrees at RMIT, applicants must meet minimum English language requirements. These can be met through a VCE study score of at least 30 in EAL or at least 25 in English/Literature/English Language, a STAT score of at least 156, satisfactory post-secondary study, or demonstrated professional work experience of at least 2 years in an English-language environment. Under the 2026 pilot, accepted English proficiency tests include IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0), TOEFL iBT with a minimum overall score of 79, PTE (Academic) with a minimum score of 58, or C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 176.

Yes, for postgraduate coursework entry, applicants can demonstrate at least 2 years of professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency. A supporting statement from the employer on official letterhead or company email is required, confirming that English is the language of business, along with details about duration of employment, roles and responsibilities, nature of work, and scale of the organisation.

No, IELTS (General) is not accepted for admission into RMIT university programs. Only IELTS (Academic) or IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake is accepted, with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 and no individual band below 6.0 for postgraduate coursework degrees.

No, English language proficiency test scores are valid for 2 years from the test date. Tests that fall outside this validity period will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing.

Yes, satisfactory completion of 2 undergraduate level courses equivalent to at least 24 RMIT University credit points, or satisfactory completion of an AQF accredited award at certificate IV or above (or equivalent), can be used to meet the minimum English language requirements for postgraduate coursework entry at RMIT.