GraduateArchitecture

Graduate Diploma in Urban Design

University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Diploma in Urban Design at the University of Sydney builds toward the University's Master of Urban Design, developing skills and knowledge in urban design and urbanism with a strong emphasis on sustainability, quantification and implementation. Coursework covers the historical and theoretical dimensions of urbanism and expands design skills at suburban and metropolitan scale, refining spatial thinking and visual communication.
Graduates are sought after by private consulting firms, development organisations, and local and state governments to prepare and evaluate urban design policies, strategies, frameworks and master plans.

Fees & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$49,700
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE64 overall

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Admissions

Admission to this course requires: an undergraduate degree in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, town planning, urbanism, geography or a related field; or completion of the requirements of the embedded Graduate Certificate with an average mark of at least 65 Based on the applicant's undergraduate performance, the Program Director reserves the right to require a portfolio of work indicating relevant design interests and capabilities for admission. A portfolio should only be provided if requested by the Program Director.

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