Pathways

Pathways

You’ve got the potential, we’ve got the hands-on courses. Learn about the individual and packaged pathways that will lead you to your dream course at RMIT.

You’ve got the potential, we’ve got the hands-on courses. Learn about the individual and packaged pathways that will lead you to your dream course at RMIT.

There's more than one way to get into the course you want

RMIT's flexible pathways can help you move through different levels of study to reach the qualification you're aiming for. 

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Guaranteed Pathways

Land the course you want even if you don’t get the perfect exam score. Guaranteed Pathways are packaged course options that you can preference when you make your selections.

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Find your pathway

Use our pathways finder tool to help find the right pathway to your dream degree.

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What if you don’t have an ATAR?

If you are an unscored VCE student or a VCAL student, there are still many ways into uni that don’t require an ATAR.

What is a pathway and how do they work?

A university pathway is a study option that can lead to your dream course. Pathways usually begin with a vocational course and eventually lead you to an undergraduate degree.

Pathways can help you achieve your study goals, even if you don’t meet the course requirements for your ideal course.  

Depending on the pathway, you can also gain additional credentials and experiences along the way, such as a certificate or diploma.   

Recognised/formal pathways also provide opportunities for you to transfer from one RMIT course to another.

Being acknowledged for previous study may reduce the duration of your course and save you money.

Previous studies may be recognised in one of two ways:

  • completed or partly completed certificate, diploma and advanced diploma qualifications can be credited towards a degree
  • partly completed degree studies may be credited to other RMIT courses.
Understanding pathways
The traditional path to uni isn't the only one... Pathways give you the opportunity to access our large range of vocational courses (also known as TAFE) that lead on to undergraduate study.
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If no formal pathways are available 

Even if there are no formal pathways into a course, there are often other ways you can gain entry.

Depending on the course, this may include completing a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree, or undertaking recognised professional experience. To find out more, use our Pathway Finder or contact us to discuss your options.

Other entry options for undergraduate study

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Pathways for international students

Coming from a partner institution or don’t meet the entry requirements for your preferred bachelor course? Explore pathways information.
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Frequently asked Pathway questions

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In addition to providing you with the skills and a means to transition to higher levels of study, pathways may also provide additional credentials and experiences.

For example, a pathway may include the completion of a certificate, diploma or advanced diploma.

Not only will this allow you to graduate with more qualifications, you’ll also be getting hands-on experience in your field before even beginning your undergraduate study.

Foundation studies allows you to enrol in one of six specialist streams of study designed to build your academic skills while focusing on your interests and goals. 

While similar to pathways, these courses are tailored for certain interest areas, while pathways follow a different structure and has a broader selection of options.

Depending on the pathway course and the course that you are looking to transition to, a pathway may take between 6 months and 2 years.

For more information on how long your study will take, check out the Pathway Finder, which shows you a timeline of your pathways journey.

If there are no pathways into your desired course, you may be able to gain entry using another vocational qualification. Speak to Study@RMIT to discuss your options.

If you know the kind of course or subject you're hoping to study, you can explore your study options at RMIT using our Pathway Finder. However, if you are looking to discuss your options with an RMIT staff member, be sure to contact us to find out more.

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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