Graduate Diploma in Architectural Science - Sustainable Design in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney | Darlington Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 53,000
(c. USD37,203.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Enhance your expertise in the vital field of energy-efficient and eco-conscious structures, encompassing both new constructions and renovations. As a sustainability professional, you'll have diverse career options in commercial real estate, green consulting, architectural design, and engineering. Architectural Science practitioners, with their deep knowledge of building physics, significantly influence the functionality, visual appeal, and energy performance of architectural spaces. Sustainable Design experts focus on creating high-performance, eco-friendly buildings while upgrading older structures to modern environmental standards. These professionals play a crucial role in translating sustainable concepts from blueprints to actual construction and beyond. The Sustainable Design program elevates your capabilities by drawing on the Faculty's comprehensive knowledge of the built environment. Our foundational teaching method empowers you to not only conduct energy evaluations and building appraisals but also to critically assess and improve sustainable construction methodologies. Learn from research-focused faculty who organize field trips and connect you with global partners. We utilize our strong industry relationships to offer internships with top firms and advisory services.

This program equips design professionals and related specialists with advanced sustainable design competencies. The acquired knowledge applies to: urban planners working toward sustainable communities; architects aiming to minimize environmental impact throughout a building's lifecycle; and public sector or consultancy professionals involved in design-focused projects for public and non-profit organizations.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Admission to this course requires:

a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or

completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate with a weighted average mark of at least 70 across all units attempted for the award.

Graduate Diploma students may apply to upgrade to the Masters at the completion of their program.

IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band

TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band

Tuition AUD 53,000

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