Program Overview
The Animation at RMIT University is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Animation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 25,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 20,160 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Animation programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Character, Place and Simulation
- The Illusion of Life
- Animation, Games and Interactivity Studio 1
- Animated Narratives
- Advanced Play Design
- Animation, Games and Interactivity Studio 2
- Research Methods for Design and Digital Media
- Professional Preproduction
- Animation, Games and Interactivity Studio 3
- Animation, Games and Interactivity Industry Portfolio
- Professional Research Project
- Character, Place and Simulation
- The Illusion of Life
- Animation, Games and Interactivity Studio 1
- Animated Narratives
- Advanced Play Design
- Animation, Games and Interactivity Studio 2
- Research Methods for Design and Digital Media
- Professional Preproduction
- Animation, Games and Interactivity Studio 3
- Animation, Games and Interactivity Industry Portfolio
- Professional Research Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A bachelor degree in any discipline or at least three years of professional experience in the animation, games, interactivity and/or digital media area. For equivalents to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Applicants who have completed the Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media), Bachelor of Design (Games) or Bachelor of Design (Digital Media) with a GPA of 3.0 will be guaranteed entry into this program and will be exempt from completing the selection tasks.
Entry requirements:
- You must have successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline.
- You may also be considered if you have atleast three years of professional experience in the animation, games, interactivity and/or digital media area.
Interview
- Some applicants may be invited to an interview.
Online pre-selection kit
The online pre-selection kit requires an applicant statement of no more than 300 words describing why you wish to study this program, what you hope to achieve in your time at RMIT and where you think it might lead you in terms of a career and/or personal development.
- The key
- Final conquest
- Flight
- Day tripper
- Metamorphosis
- The journey
- Flight
- Artificial
You must provide a short piece of creative writing which illustrates your ability to tell a story, or a short piece of critical writing which demonstrates your analytical skills, based on one of the following four themes:
The piece should be approximately 350 words. Files must not exceed 5MB.
You must also complete a visual storyboard consisting of 12 image-only panels that communicates how your narrative or non-narrative idea unfolds and resolves over time. Please choose one the following four themes to respond to:
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 25,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 20,160 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 25,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 20,160 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact RMIT University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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University Profile- Application Deadline 22 July 2026
- Start Date 10 March 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months