The University of Western Australia
Graduate Certificate in Urban Design
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Graduate Certificate in Urban Design provides students with a preliminary overview of the discipline of urban design and an introduction to its core principles, theories and practices. Students graduating with the Certificate would be familiar with the basic characteristics of urban design but would not be understood by the market as ‘urban designers’. The Certificate course aims to provide a ‘top-up’ qualification to professional practitioners and graduates of related fields or an introduction to Urban Design for graduates from unrelated fields.
Delivery mode
The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 35 Stirling Highway, Perth
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
- a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and
- successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Urban Design; or
(2) Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
(3) Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$9,846
$9,846
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Urban Design will prepare you for the following roles.
Environmental Planner
An Environmental Planner assesses land use and development projects to ensure they comply with environmental regulations. You might work for govern...
Town Planner
A Town Planner develops and implements land use plans to guide the growth and development of urban and rural areas. You might work on zoning regula...
Transport Planner
A Transport Planner develops and implements transport strategies to improve efficiency, safety, and accessibility across various transport systems....
Urban Designer
An Urban Designer plans and develops land use strategies to create functional and aesthetically pleasing urban environments. You might work in plan...
About The University of Western Australia
Just 10 minutes from Perth city, UWA is located on the banks of the Swan River, or Derbal Yerrigan, on the land of the Whadjuk Nation.
We have the immense privilege of sitting on the sacred soil where Western Australian kaartdijin, or knowledge, began. It has been a place to gather and learn for tens of thousands of years, with stories and lessons shared from generation to generation of the world’s oldest continuous culture.
Today, we welcome you to continue seeking and sharing wisdom with us. Our students take their learning beyond the books, at the cutting edge of knowledge creation, from passionate lecturers with real industry experience and connections. We’ll support them in their learning journeys and help set them up for a career they’ll love.
The global impact of our research and education places us as a world top 100 university (QS 2024). This means students join a community of passionate, intelligent and resourceful leaders who are driving innovation and change. They’ll connect with and work alongside leaders in education, research and industry, and follow in the footsteps of our thousands of graduate success stories.
