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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview Advance your knowledge and technical skills to deliver energy efficient and sustainable buildings through a comprehensive understanding of the context, principles and practice of environmentally sustainable design. #1 in Australia and top 15 globally for Architecture & Built Environment*
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
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: successfully completed an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification). OR a minimum of 3 years significant work experience or professional practice related to energy efficiency, sustainability or building and construction. To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience. 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 a minimum of 3 years significant work experience or professional practice related to energy efficiency, sustainability or building and construction. Advanced entry Please note the October 2026 intake is not available to advanced entry students. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application: a CV a personal statement detailing your experience. 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
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Make a sustainable career move Build a career with impact as a designer or engineer on energy efficient, resource smart and sustainable built environment that supports health and well-being. Work as an executive-level manager, designer or engineer on energy efficient and sustainable building projects and developments. Work in the public and private sectors as environmental sustainability officers, capital project managers, sustainability coordinators, facilities management officers and assets managers. Apply technical design and project management expertise across specialist areas including: environmentally sustainable design (ESD) building sustainability assessment facilities management energy management sustainable construction management building energy engineering facade engineering building physics building services engineering. The skills you learn in your master's degree will also equip you to work in engineering consultancy, architectural design, building equipment manufacturing, property and infrastructure development, and other sectors related to the built environment. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation This degree is accredited by the following industry bodies: Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
For postgraduate coursework entry, you need one of the following: IELTS (Academic) overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; TOEFL iBT overall score of 79 (minimum 13 Reading, 12 Listening, 18 Speaking, 21 Writing); PTE (Academic) 58 with no communication band less than 50; C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Yes. For postgraduate coursework entry, you can demonstrate at least 2 years of professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency, supported by an employer statement on official letterhead (or company email) confirming that English is the language of business, your duration of employment, roles and responsibilities, and the nature of the work.
For entry into postgraduate coursework degrees at RMIT, you need a VCE study score of at least 30 in Units 3 & 4 English as an Additional Language (EAL), or at least 25 in Units 3 & 4 English, Literature or English Language.
No. RMIT does not accept IELTS (General) for admission into its university programs. Only IELTS (Academic) or IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake is accepted, and scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing are also not accepted.
Yes. For postgraduate coursework entry, you can meet the English language requirement through 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), provided the teaching and assessment was entirely in English.
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