University Pathways Fast Track

Entry requirements and admissions 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 a senior secondary school qualification equal to an Australian Year 11 with a minimum overall average of 70%. To determine your equivalent high school qualification to an Australian Year 11, or whether certified forecast or provisional results are accepted, please check relevant country requirements at RMIT Country Equivalency . Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted. You must be 17 years of age upon commencement of this course. Applicants applying for the Art, Design and Architecture stream who are not able to demonstrate the minimum academic requirements may submit a portfolio as an alternative assessment of meeting the prerequisite. Your academic results will be considered alongside your portfolio. Prerequisites Stream you are applying for Prerequisites FT001STEM – STEM A minimum of 65% in an Australian Year 11 Mathematics or Chemistry (or equivalent qualification) FT001BUS – Business A minimum of 65% in an Australian Year 11 Mathematics (or equivalent qualification) FT001ADA – Art, Design and Architecture A minimum of 65% in an Australian Year 11 Art or Design (or equivalent qualification) FT001CSC – Communication and Social Context There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this plan. Selection tasks Art, Design and Architecture stream Applicants applying for the Art, Design and Architecture stream who are not able to demonstrate the minimum academic requirements may submit a portfolio as an alternative assessment of meeting the prerequisite. Your academic results will be considered alongside your portfolio. The portfolio is used to assess your creative capability, technical foundations, and readiness for accelerated study. Portfolio requirements Your portfolio is treated as a professional visual résumé and should reflect your strongest and most recent work. Please include: 1. Cover / Introduction slide Full name Contact details Program: RMIT UP Fast Track Intended degree pathway (if known). 2. Optional personal statement (1 slide) Why you are applying for Fast Track Your study goals Why you believe you are suited to an accelerated pathway. 3. Your creative work (10–15 examples recommended). Each project should include: A brief description Your role and contribution Tools or software used Whether the work was individual or group-based. Type of work that can be included Your portfolio may include a mix of the following: Drawing Observational drawing Concept sketches Creative exploration. Photography Visual storytelling Technical and compositional skill. Design or multimedia projects Graphic design Visual communication Animation UI/UX concepts Motion or digital media. Design process work Research and ideation Concept development Iterations and refinement. Finished outcomes 2D or 3D works Illustrations, prototypes, renderings. Cross-disciplinary creative work Design-related work from other subjects or personal projects. Group projects Clearly state your contribution and role in the final outcome. Technical expectations Your portfolio should demonstrate basic technical foundations relevant to design study. This may include experience with: Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Presentation or multimedia tools (e.g. PowerPoint, video editing software). Equivalent software is acceptable. Please note what tools you used. Accepted portfolio formats Please submit your portfolio as one consolidated digital file. Accepted formats: PDF (preferred) PowerPoint (.pptx) Video file (.mp4 or .mov). Submission method Submit electronically as instructed by RMIT UP Admissions or via your agent Do not submit physical media (USBs, CDs, DVDs). Ensure your file can be opened without special software or passwords. Important notes Submit electronic copies only . Do not send original physical artwork. Portfolios are assessed as part of Fast Track selection. Quality is more important than quantity – submit your best work only. Submitted portfolio evidence must represent your own original work, ideas, and skills. Evidence of AI-generated content including images, text, design concepts, or written explanations may result in your portfolio being deemed ineligible for assessment. Support and enquiries Contact RMIT UP for portfolio requirements or application support. English language requirements To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.0 (with no individual band below 5.5) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 60 (with minimum of 10 in Reading, 9 in Listening, 16 in Speaking and 19 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 50 (with no communication band less than 42) C1 Advanced: minimum of 169 with no less than 162 in any component. C2 Proficiency: minimum of 169 with no less than 162 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) Pre-Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

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