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Graduate Certificate in Design Studies GC.DesSt
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 6 months (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Graduate Certificate

Program Outline

This is a bridging program intended for graduates from other disciplines who wish to pursue studies of design in the built environment. The Graduate Certificate program is one-semester long and graduates from this program will be eligible to apply for the Graduate Diploma in Design Studies. 

Program Structure

The emphasis is upon the knowledge, skills and context within which architectural practice takes place. Students choose from courses that address 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.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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SATAC Code 3GC005
Tuition fees ?
Australian Full-fee place: $8,427 for 6 months
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
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: 3GC005

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Tuition fee ? International student place: $10,500 for 6 months
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
Additional Entry Requirements ?
Also required at time of application: design portfolio

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Tuition fee ? International student place: $10,500 for 6 months
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Courses (12 units)

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Graduate Attributes

School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes  

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Program Rules

School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Postgraduate Program Rules 

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Last updated: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009

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