Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Architecture

The Graduate Diploma in Architecture is a one-year program designed to prepare students for further study in the Master of Architecture (Professional). This program is ideal for students who want to gain entry into the Master of Architecture (Professional) but may not have a bachelor's degree in architecture.

Program Details

• Programme code: AK1347
• Level: 7
• Points: 120
• Duration: 1 year full-time
• Campus: City Campus
• Start date: 22 February 2027

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Graduate Diploma in Architecture, applicants must:

• Have a bachelor's degree in spatial design, architectural engineering, or equivalent
• Have a relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree
• Meet the English language requirements: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher, or equivalent

Courses

Students in the Graduate Diploma in Architecture program will study courses from the Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments to prepare themselves for further study in the Master of Architecture (Professional). The courses include:

• ARCH603 Architectural Ecologies II: Environmental Performance
• ARCH604 Architectural Ecologies III: Medium-scale Construction
• ARCH700 Wnanga Design Studio V
• ARCH701 Wnanga Design Studio VI
• ARCH702 Architectural Intelligence III
• ARCH703 Architectural Ecologies IV: Integrated Systems

Fees

The fees for the Graduate Diploma in Architecture program are:

• Domestic: $9,411.60 (for 120 points), which includes $8,190 tuition fees and $1,221.60 student services levy
• International: $47,121.60 (for 120 points), which includes $45,900 tuition fees and $1,221.60 student services levy

Related Programs

Related programs to the Graduate Diploma in Architecture include:

• Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments
• Master of Architecture (Professional)

Scholarships

Scholarships may be available for students in the Graduate Diploma in Architecture program.