Start date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DMSU

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
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CRICOS Code
060205A

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 Master of 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 1.5 year 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 54 units in order to complete the program.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
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): 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): 2
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Sustainable Design Research Project ARCH 6002 9
Independent Sustainable Design Project ARCH 6010 9

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