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The Graduate Diploma in Urban Design delivers an intensive year-long program covering urban design history, theory, strategic implementation, and studio-based education. Building upon the Graduate Certificate, this diploma gives students hands-on experience both as solo designers and as members of interdisciplinary teams tackling complex urban design challenges. The program also introduces students to independent research methodologies. Diploma graduates will gain practical urban design expertise, equipping them to contribute effectively to professional interdisciplinary teams working on urban design projects.
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have— (a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and (c) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Urban Design; or (2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Urban Design at UWA.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section