C07115v1 Graduate Diploma in Architecture

This course is a tailored bridging course that provides a pathway into the Master of Advanced Architecture (C04240). It provides new skills and knowledge for students who have obtained professional qualifications prior to the introduction of digital software for design and documentation in architectural education (prior to 2000).

This is a highly flexible course which enables specialisation in either urban design or design technologies. Each student has a tailored program of architectural design and architectural practice subjects, based on their needs and experience.

The course equips graduates with skills of entrepreneurship, marketing, business and management necessary for leadership in the profession.

It provides a more flexible entry point for international students into the Master of Advanced Architecture (C04240).

This course provides an alternative pathway for students from outside UTS, or with previous qualifications obtained prior to the use of digital software for design generation, building performance analysis and documentation, to gain the skills, knowledge and academic experiences that make them eligible to continue into the Master of Advanced Architecture (C04240) in either urban design or design technologies.

Through the core architectural design studio subjects, graduates are equipped with strategic thinking, spatial organisation and visual design skills, and develop further their verbal and written communication abilities. Project-based studio subjects explore research, design concepts, implementation strategies and presentation techniques. Through the core professional practice subjects, students develop their knowledge of all aspects of industry and practice management, furthering their capacity for leadership in the profession, locally and internationally.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants require a professional entry degree of five-years, full-time or equivalent from an accredited program in architecture or a four-year, full-time or equivalent degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture. All applicants must submit a portfolio of work demonstrating their design skills for examination in addition to a statement of interest in the course.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 58-66

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Course completion requirements

This course is a pathway into the Master of Advanced Architecture (C04240).

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