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Graduate Diploma in Design Studies
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 3GD005
2009
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
This program is intended for graduates from other disciplines who wish to pursue studies of design in the built environment. The two-semester Graduate Diploma in Design Studies can be taken alone or as the first part of the professionally accredited academic programs of Master of Architecture (Coursework) or Master of Landscape Architecture.
- Program Structure
The emphasis is upon the knowledge, skills and context within which architectural practice takes place. Courses include urban sustainability, history and theory of architecture, and technology in design. They also develop skills in architectural design and the communication of design through graphics, including computer-aided design. The courses of the GradDip program map directly onto the Level II and Level III core courses of the Bachelor of Design Studies (with an architectural studies major) program to provide the required assumed knowledge for entry to the Master of Architecture (Coursework) program. The Grad.Dip. and BDesSt students share classes and work together on team projects.
The Graduate Diploma can be taken either full-time (one year) or part-time (two years). There are four 6-unit courses in the GradDip - two that map onto Level II BDesSt core courses and two that map onto Level III BDesSt courses. Students taking the GradDip over two years would be expected to take the equivalent Level II BDesSt in the first year of enrolment, and the equivalent Level III BDesSt courses in the second year. - Related Programs
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I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3GD005 Annual tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $17,750Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Alternative entry pathways
- VET applicants
You must have a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent; or, a completed VET Degree with 2 years relevant work experience; or, a completed VET Diploma/Advanaced Diploma with 10 years relevant work experience. All applicants must submit a written statement and design portfolio to the School. Applicants with VET qualifications only must also submit a Curriculum Vitae.
Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants must submit to the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design a written statement, design portfolio and Curriculum Vitae.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3GD005International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $22,050 Mid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degreeEquivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566Additional Entry Requirements
Also required at time of application: portfolioHow to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Annual tuition fees International student place: $22,050 Mid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - VET applicants
- Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Courses (12 units) - DESST 6018: Technology in Design IV (6 units)
- DESST 6024: Architecture Histories and Theories IV
- DESST 6025: Landscape Architecture Histories and Theories IV
- DESST 6020: Design for a Sustainable Community IV
- DESST 6022: Architecture Design Studio IV
- Graduate Attributes
School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes
- Program Rules
School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Postgraduate Program Rules
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Phone 08 83035836 or Email architecture.enquiries@adelaide.edu.au or visit http://www.architecture.adelaide.edu.au.
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Last updated: Tuesday, 4 Oct 2011
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