Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Urban Design from The University of Western Australia aims to provide a ‘top-up’ qualification to professional practitioners and graduates of related fields or an introduction to Urban Design for graduates from unrelated fields.

Students graduating with the Certificate would be familiar with the basic characteristics of urban design but would not be understood by the market as ‘urban designers’.

The Graduate Certificate in Urban Design typically is comprised of these three units:

Forces that shape Cities

In this unit students examine key factors that have shaped urban form throughout history including the economics, politics, culture and the arts.

Sustainability and Cities

This unit defines the key sustainability challenges facing cities and outlines the suite of initiatives being implemented to manage the transition to sustainable urban development.

Urban Design Studio

This unit introduces the key principles of urban design in a studio environment. Students can choose to enter at either semester 1 or semester 2 but must seek advice prior to enrolling from the AUDRC on structuring their studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Design Studio

Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture

Sustainability and Cities

Contemporary Urbanism

The Forces that Shape Cities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Landscape Architecture Urban Planning View 49 other Masters in Urban Planning in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 058209D

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

Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.

Tuition Fee

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International

21400 AUD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21400 AUD for the full programme during 6 months.

Domestic Commonwealth Supported Place: $9,846 per year.

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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