University Pathways Fast Track - Art, Design and Architecture (FT001ADA) (119545A) + Bachelor of Graphic Design (BP115P26) (117452M)

University Pathways Fast Track at RMIT UP is an accelerated pathway designed for high-achieving international students, preparing them for university in half the time of a Foundation Studies course. Delivered over one semester by RMIT UP (CRICOS provider number: 01912G), a fully owned entity of RMIT University, the program equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for future academic success.

Located in the heart of Melbourne, RMIT UP’s specialist staff support students throughout their journey, while providing opportunities to build global and social networks that contribute to success at RMIT and beyond.

To ensure students get the best start to their studies, RMIT offers careers counselling, as well as academic and welfare support services that can be accessed flexibly.

University Pathways Fast Track features focused, discipline-based streams, allowing students to align their studies with their interests and goals. Available streams include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Art, Design and Architecture, Business, and Communication and Social Context.

Prospective students are encouraged to contact an RMIT international advisor for assistance with their application and to determine the most suitable study option.

Bachelor of Graphic Design (BP115P26) (117452M) RMIT’s Bachelor of Graphic Design introduces students to graphic design as the foundational discipline of visual communication, where ideas are expressed through typography, imagery, layout and interaction across a wide range of media and platforms.

The program equips students with the fundamental skills required to become effective integrated designers. Working within a collaborative creative community, students learn to shape how people understand, navigate and engage with the world through design.

At RMIT, graphic design is taught as a strategic tool, with a strong emphasis on creative thinking, research capability and design judgement. This approach prepares students to work across industries and adapt to the evolving nature of the field.

Students build a solid foundation in key areas of graphic design, including typography and visual communication, layout and composition, visual storytelling, research and concept development, strategic design thinking, and the creation of design systems across multiple platforms.

These core capabilities underpin a broad range of applications, from branding and user experience to service design, positioning graphic design as a pathway into wider integrated design practice.