Course details

Summary

Study the built environment at an advanced level to expand your Bachelor's degree or develop your professional skills.

Enhance your knowledge of how the built environment is designed by completing a GDipDE in an area of architecture you haven't studied before.

This 120-point Diploma provides a way to add depth to your BAS or BBSc or similar degree, and can act as a stepping stone to Master's study. If you're already working in the industry, the Diploma will give you up-to-date professional development in your area of interest.

Choose from a variety of specialist learning options in areas within the built environment including architecture, landscape, and building science.

You'll study a combination of courses from 200 to 400 level. The Diploma gives you the flexibility to choose courses that fit your career goals, and can help you decide on a topic for your Master's research if you intend to do a Master of Architectural Studies.

Available subjects

• Architecture
• Architecture History and Theory
• Interior Architecture
• Landscape Architecture
• Project Management
• Sustainable Engineering Systems

Returning to study

Many students return to university for further study after several years away. If it's been a while since you've studied, our liaison officers can help you get back into university life.

Entry criteria

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related subject, and portfolio.

Other English Language requirements:

• IELTS overall band of 6.5, no sub-score below 6.0; or
• TOEFL 90 on the internet-based test with at least 20 in writing; or
• A minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4 in the Victoria University English Proficiency Programme test
• Pearson Test of English: A score of 65 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 58).