Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Built Environments (Advanced)

The Graduate Diploma in Built Environments (Advanced) allows students to develop skills by creating an individualised course of study. With the approval of the Course Coordinator, students can select subjects from across the broad range of disciplines offered by the Melbourne School of Design.

Overview

The flexibility of this course is of great benefit to students who:

• do not wish to specialise in one particular area
• are not yet certain where their interests and career aspirations lie
• possess a relevant existing qualification and wish to enhance their qualifications through advanced studies in areas of their choice.

Course Details

• Course code: GDA-BLTENV
• Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years part time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Intake: March, July
• Fees: AUD $42,976 (2025 indicative first year fee)
  • Note: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

Entry Schemes

• Access Melbourne is available

Related Study Areas

• Architecture, building, planning and design
  • Construction

Course Structure

The course allows students to create an individualised course of study, selecting subjects from across the broad range of disciplines offered by the Melbourne School of Design.

Career Outcomes and Student Experience

The course is designed to enhance students' qualifications and career aspirations, with the university ranked #8 in graduate employability worldwide and #19 university in the world.