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Graduate Diploma in Design (Design and Construct)

This postgraduate qualification will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the innovative, changing world of design. You will study emerging trends and technologies, contemporary design issues, construction challenges and management.

With a strong focus on construction challenges, design principles and client considerations, you will build on your previously acquired knowledge and skill set. In addition to fundamental practical skills (you will spend a large portion of your time on-site) a key part of your learning will relate to advanced research skills and you will graduate with the cognitive skills needed to review and analyse research. Some of the projects students have completed include the visitor accommodation at Port Resolution, Tanna Island, Vanuatu; Aboriginal ranger accommodation and research facilities in Fish River, Northern Territory; and accommodation and research facilities at Witchelina Station, South Australia. You will be involved in projects such as these from conception through to completion.
Emerging trends and technologies, contemporary design issues, construction challenges and research are key focuses of this graduate diploma. You will also:

develop design proposals
foster client relations
survey building sites
learn how to translate traditional drawing and design methods to specialised computer programs
develop research methodologies

Campus Information

Adelaide- City West

On the edge of Adelaide’s central business district, City West houses studies in business, law, art, architecture, design, Indigenous cultures and Australian society.

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

This unique qualification integrates both design and construction rather than focusing on just one specialisation. It is, therefore, particularly relevant for students who wish to pursue careers in areas such as:

architecture (further study required): design new buildings, and help to restore and conserve old buildings
interior design: design, implement and refurbish interior spaces
civil engineering (further study required): plan, design and oversee the construction of infrastructure such as roads, railways, and bridges
project management: plan, direct and coordinate building projects, and personnel; manage budget.

PSW Opportunity

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have completed a three-year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent, in a related discipline.

Alternative Entry

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution in an unrelated discipline, plus two years of professional experience in a related discipline, or applicants who do not have a completed degree but who have five years of professional experience in a related discipline will also be considered.

All applicants must submit a portfolio comprising a digital portfolio, curriculum vitae, statement of qualifications and a statement of intent.

In addition to the portfolio, students who are submitting an application for the program via Alternative Entry without a completed Bachelor degree are also required to submit a letter of recommendation, of no more than one page in length, from a professional referee.

University of South Australia (UNISA)

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia