Welcome to Raffles Australia

Why Study with Raffles

1.International Qualifications and Recognition

2.Industry Projects and Internship

3.Inter-College Transfer of Credits

4.Career Preparation

5.International Lecturers

Raffles College

Located in the heart of North Sydney’s CBD, RCDC occupies 10 floors, each of which has light and spacious teaching facilities designed to accommodate the range of design and commerce majors offered.

Sewing Rooms

Pattern Making and Cutting

Computer Labs

Open Day – Alice in Wonderland

Lecture Theatre

Our Students WORK

2011 Couture on Ice Fashion Show

2011 Couture on Ice Fashion Design

2011 Graduate Exhibition

Interior Design

Graphic Design

Photography

Interior Design

Multimedia

Raffles CollegeBachelor of Arts orBachelor of Design

3 Years

• Design Management• Fashion Design• Fashion Marketing• Graphic Design• Interior Design• Multimedia Design

• Animation• Games Design• Moving Image• Photography

Entry Criteria

• Year 12 or equivalent• IELTS 6.0• Portfolio

Raffles CollegeMaster of Design

1.5 Years

• Digital Media• Fashion Design• Interior Design• Graphic Design

Study Pathway – Design

Entry Criteria

• Year 12 or equivalent• IELTS 6.0

Raffles CollegeBachelor of Commerce

3 Years

• Design Management• Finance• Hospitality• Management• Marketing

Bachelor of Accountancy3 Years

Raffles CollegeMaster of Commerce

1.5 Years

• Design Management• Finance• Hospitality• Management• Marketing

Study Pathway - Commerce

Internship

Internship is a compulsory part of our bachelor degree programs, this gives student an opportunity to develop practical skills as well as beneficial partnership development and potential employment.

Portfolio RequirementsA portfolio is a collection of creative work that can be submitted in a variety of formats: paper, CD, DVD, URL.

You can include any type of work that you think best represents your creative talents. It’s best to include a range of work and this can be in any genre that you like:

•drawing•painting•sculpture•photography•video•digital media

We’re interested in seeing what you’ve been up to and what kinds of ideas you’ve generated. This will help us in assessing your aptitude for studying design.

1. Send application to Raffles Sydney

2. Application assessed and accepted

3. Offer letter issued

4. Payment of 1 semester to be paid

5. ECOE issued

6. Visa application can be made

APPLICATION PROCEEDURE

Student Visa Requirements

• Year 12 or equivalent

• IELTS 6.0

• Fixed deposit no less than RMB350,000 (under the applicant or the parents)

• Other completed materials for the visa application

Visa

Please visit the Australian Department of Immigration (DIAC) website (www.immi.gov.au) for full information about applying for a student visa.

International student should allow approximately 4-6 weeks before term to allow time for visa processing.

Student visa holders can work in Australia up to 20 hours per week while they are studying.

Fee Schedule

Certificate II in Art and Design** 057999K• 1 semester $6,500** CUV20103 Certificate II in Visual Arts and Contemporary CraftCertificate IV in Art and Design* 058000K• 1 year (2 semesters) $13,000•CUV40103 Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft

Advanced Diploma of Management 065628D• 2 year (4 semesters) $15,900 BSB60201

Diploma of Management 065627E• 1 year (2 semesters) $7,950 BSB50401

Fee ScheduleBachelor of Design 060732M ORBachelor of Arts (Visual Communication) 060730B

• Fees are calculated at $480 per credit point. Students must complete a total of 144 credit points. One semester is usually equal to 24 credit points.• 3 years (6 semesters) $69,120

The Bachelor of Design also includes the:• Associate Degree of Design (4 semesters) $46,080 (060731A)• Students must complete a total of 96 credit points.

The Bachelor of Arts (Visual Communication) also includes the:• Associate Degree of Visual Communication (4 semesters) $46,080 (060729F)• Students must complete a total of 96 credit points.

Fee Schedule

Bachelor of Commerce 062394G OR Bachelor of Accountancy 070202K

• Fees are calculated at $270.83 per credit point. Students must complete a total of 144 credit points. One semester is usually equal to 24 credit points.• 3 years (6 semesters) $39,000$6,500 per semester

The Bachelor of Commerce also includes the:• Associate Degree of Commerce(4 semesters) $26,000 (062393J)• Students must complete a total of 96 credit points.$6,500 per semester

Fee ScheduleMaster of Commerce 062397E• Fees are calculated at $250 per credit point. Students must complete a total of 72 credit points. One semester is usually equal to 24 credit points.• 1.5 years full time (3 semesters) $18,000

The Master of Commerce also includes the:• Graduate Certificate in Commerce (1 semester) 062395G• Graduate Diploma in Commerce (2 semesters) 062396F

Master of Design 060733K• Fees are calculated at $250 per credit point. Students must complete a total of 72 credit points. One semester is usually equal to 24 credit points.• 1.5 years full time (3 semesters) $18,000

Living ExpensesAccommodation • $1000/Month • Single Room: $240/Week• Double Room: $225/Week

Meal• $300/Month

Transportation • &150/Month

You should budget for a minimum of $18,000 per year for living expenses (not including tuition).

This is the amount recommended by DIAC to cover basic accommodation, food and transport needs.

AccommodationAccommodation must be arranged prior to your departure, you can contact OZ home stay.

http://www.ozhomestay.com.au/ or make your own arrangements through local real-estate agents / share accommodation web sites such as:http://www.realestate.com.au/renthttp://www.domain.com.au/?mode=rent http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/ http://www.sharedstudentaccommodation.com/

Areas close to the college would be on the Northern side of the city such as North Sydney, Milsons Point, Kirribilli, Mosman, Crows Nest, Cammeray, St. Leonards, Waverton, Wollstonecraft, Neutral Bay.There are also other areas such as Glebe, Newtown, Paddington, Burwood, Petersham which are all located on the South Side of the bridge. You can check the Google map to get a better indication where the surround areas lay.

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Where are we?Raffles is located at 99 Mount Street, North Sydney and is only a 350 meter walk from North Sydney Train Station.

RegistrationRaffles College Pty Ltd (trading as Raffles College of Design and Commerce)

ABN: 86 108 888 900CRICOS Provider Code: 02761JRTO Registration Code: 91240

Raffles College is registered and approved by the Australian Government. Your Bachelor degree or Masters degree from Raffles College is recognised across Australia and internationally like other university degrees.Raffles College Pty Ltd is registered as an Australian Higher Education Provider (HEP) by the Australian Government Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). All the higher education courses being offered by Raffles College of Design and Commerce (RCDC), both in Australia and at over a dozen campuses across Asia-Pacific, are also accredited by TEQSA.Raffles College Pty Ltd is registered with and accountable to the Australian Government Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE). Raffles College and its courses are approved by DIISRTE for delivery to overseas students in Australia, and are registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).Raffles College and all its courses are listed in the database of the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations  (DEEWR). Raffles College is registered as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).Raffles College, and all the Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses and qualifications it offers (using standard Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) packages), are registered with the Australian Government National VET Register, Training.gov.au (TGA). All Raffles College degrees, diplomas and certificates are recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).Australian citizens are eligible to apply for FEE-HELP for Higher Education courses - see the Australian Government's special website for more information (Study Assist).22

For more Information, see handouts and visitour website:

www.raffles.edu.au