Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Design

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DGSU

SATAC Code
4GD080 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements
- Applicants will normally hold at least a three-year completed undergraduate degree or recognised equivalent in a related design discipline from a recognised higher education institution. Design disciplines may include: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Planning and Urban Design.
- Alternatively, applicants who have successfully completed a three-year undergraduate degree or recognised equivalent in an unrelated field will be considered for entry if they have a minimum of 2 years documented work experience related to design and/or sustainability as approved by the Program Director and Head of School. Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience in a discipline related to Sustainable Design should contact the Program Director prior to applying.
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Aim

The aim of the program is to provide a cross-disciplinary postgraduate setting in which a deeper theoretical and practical knowledge of sustainable design can be developed. A significant proportion of the teaching and learning is undertaken in the studio environment through design projects

Content & Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Design subject areas include Design, Technology and Cultural Studies, focusing on their relationship with Sustainability. These areas are envisioned as indispensable elements for the design of sustainable environments.

The one year (36 unit) program is structured around four streams that complement and inform each other. These vertical streams comprise Design Studio, Theory, Research and Electives. Students are required to complete 36 units in order to complete the program.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Sustainable Design Studio A	ARCH 6011	4.5
Introduction to Sustainable Design	ARCH 6005	4.5
Consumer Culture, Technology and Sustainable Design	ARCH 6001	4.5
Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Sustainable Design Studio B	ARCH 6012	4.5
Principles of Sustainable Design	ARCH 6006	4.5
Research in Sustainable Design	ARCH 6004	4.5
Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 1,2

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Recommended Electives
Arts Environment	BUSS 5218	4.5
Environmental Management Systems	ENVT 3002	4.5
Planning and Professional Ethics	ARCH 3016	4.5
Sustainable Urban Design	ARCH 5013	4.5
Strategic Concepts	BUSS 5074	4.5
Energy Management for Sustainability	MFET 5029	4.5
Entrepreneurial Foundations	BUSS 5298	4.5
Aboriginal Futures	SOCU 5010	4.5
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing	SOCU 5011	4.5
Indigenous Perspectives on Globalisation	SOCU 5012	4.5
Law and Land	SOCU 5013	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. The Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Design nests with the Master of Sustainable Design (DMSU). Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Design with a GPA of 5 and above are eligible for entry to the Master of Sustainable Design and will qualify for the Masters by completing courses worth an additional 18 units.

Notes

1. Students are required to take two 4.5 unit elective courses from the recommended electives listed above, with approval of the Program Director. Any electives with prerequisites need to be negotiated with the specific school.

2. Not all electives will necessarily be available in any one calendar year and the decision on whether or not to offer a particular elective will depend on student demand in each School. Students may be allowed to substitute electives from other university programs with the approval of the Program Director