Foundation Studies - Communication and Social Context (FS022COM) (108492M) + Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours) (BH108) (080010B)

Foundation Studies - Communication and Social Context (FS022COM) (108492M): Foundation Studies is chosen by international students all over the world as their pathway to higher education at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Foundation Studies is a fully owned entity of the university. The program provides students with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for their future academic success.

Located in the heart of the vibrant city of Melbourne, close to cafés, shops, arts and entertainment precincts, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Training’s Foundation Studies specialist staff support students every step of the way. The university provides opportunities to develop their global and social network, setting them up for success at the university and into the future.

To ensure students get the best start to their studies, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology has invested in careers counselling, academic and welfare support for international students to access when and where it suits them.

Foundation Studies gives students the opportunity to study the subjects that align with their interests and study goals. They can choose from streams in: • Art, Design and Architecture • Business • Communication and Social Context • Engineering and Science • Health • Information Technology (IT)

Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours) (BH108) (080010B): Urban and regional planning is more than just creating physical environments; it’s a way of sustainably changing and shaping the world. In this degree, students will focus on sustainability and its place in urban planning policy, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to pursue a career as a policy and planning leader. Not only will their studies cover urban planning in Melbourne and its regional surrounds, they will also be introduced to planning practices across the world. Students are encouraged to complement this knowledge with a semester abroad at one of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s sister universities, and get to know urban and regional planning in a global context.

This degree emphasizes the benefits of practical learning. By participating in industry-relevant, real-life projects, students will be introduced to leading practitioners in the field, learn best practice methodologies, and graduate job-ready - with industry connections, and a degree that is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).

Professionally, planners collate, analyze and present information that will help shape strategies and plans for the future. This degree will help students to effectively communicate with stakeholders in a way that will help to create successful, socially-responsible planning outcomes.