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Start date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DGSU

Fees
AUD$ 23,200 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2015

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS total [6.5]
  • IELTS reading [6.0]
  • IELTS writing [6.0]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
See full entry requirements

CRICOS Code
068949G

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  
Course name
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Reference
 
Course name
Area and cat no.
ARCH 6011
Units
4.5
Reference
 
Course name
Area and cat no.
ARCH 6005
Units
4.5
Reference
 
Course name
Area and cat no.
ARCH 6001
Units
4.5
Reference
 
Course name
Elective 1
Units
4.5
Reference
Note(s): 1,2
 
Course name
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Reference
 
Course name
Area and cat no.
ARCH 6012
Units
4.5
Reference
 
Course name
Area and cat no.
ARCH 6006
Units
4.5
Reference
 
Course name
Area and cat no.
ARCH 6004
Units
4.5
Reference
 
Course name
Elective 2
Units
4.5
Reference
Note(s): 1,2