Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Design
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start date
February
July
Campus
City West
Duration
1 year(s) full-time
Program Code
DGSU
Fees
AUD$ 22,100 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2014
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
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CRICOS Code
068949G
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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.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation form the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.English language testPlease access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
No further intake from 2015. Prospective students please refer to our new Graduate Diploma in Design (Sustainable Design), program code DGSP.
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.
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.
Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.
From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.
