The University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma in Urban Design
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Graduate Diploma in Urban Design provides a focused year of urban design history, theory, implementation strategy and studio based learning. The Graduate Diploma builds on the Graduate Certificate and offers students experience as individual designers and as participants in interdisciplinary groups assigned to working on the complex nature of urban design issues. The Graduate Diploma also offers students preliminary experience in conducting independent research. Students graduating with a Diploma will have a working knowledge of urban design. Their degree of experience would qualify them to participate in interdisciplinary professional teams involved in the production of urban design in a professional context.
Entry into this course requires an undergraduate degree with a weighted average of at least 50%. Students from all fields are accepted. Australian and International students are welcome to apply, and the course is delivered both on-campus and online.
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.
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
- completed a Graduate Certificate in Urban Design at UWA.
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
- completed a Graduate Certificate in Urban Design at UWA.
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
Course fees
$9,846
$42,800
Career opportunities
The Graduate Diploma in Urban Design will prepare you for the following roles.
Urban Designer
An Urban Designer plans and develops land use strategies to create functional and aesthetically pleasing urban environments. You might work in plan...
Environmental Planner
An Environmental Planner assesses land use and development projects to ensure they comply with environmental regulations. You might work for govern...
Urban Planner
An Urban Planner creates strategies for the use of land in particular geographical areas. You might assess the future needs of an area and take int...
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.
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