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2009

Graduate Certificate in Design Studies GC.DesSt

2009

Location:	North Terrace Campus
Duration:	6 months (full-time or part-time equivalent)
Degree/Award:	Graduate Certificate

Program Outline

This is a bridging program intended for graduates from other disciplines who wish to pursue studies of design in the built environment. The Graduate Certificate program is one-semester long and graduates from this program will be eligible to apply for the Graduate Diploma in Design Studies.

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

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International

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Higher Education applicants You must have a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent; or, a completed VET Degree with 2 years relevant work experience; or, a completed VET Diploma/Advanaced Diploma with 10 years relevant work experience. All applicants must submit a written statement and design portfolio to the School. Applicants with VET qualifications only must also submit a Curriculum Vitae.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 3GC005 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	No
Tuition fees:	Australian Full-fee place: $8,427 for 6 months
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:

Graduate entry only

IELTS	Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing	6 5.5 5.5 6 6

Additional entry requirements:

Also required at time of application: design portfolio

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Application information for international students

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Mid-year entry?

Tuition fee:

International student place: $10,500 for 6 months

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Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Courses (12 units)

DESST 6018: Technology in Design IV

DESST 6020: Design for a Sustainable Community IV

Graduate Attributes

School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes

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Program Rules

School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Postgraduate Program Rules

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Last updated: Monday, 22 Dec 2008

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Graduate Certificate in Design Studies GC.DesSt 2009