Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Urban Design at The University of Western Australia is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 6 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Urban Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 6 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 698 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 482 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Urban Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Contemporary Urbanism (Twentieth and Twenty-first Century)
- The Forces that Shape Cities
- Case Studies in Urban Design
- Urban Design Research Methods
- Urban Design Studio
- Urban Design Workshop
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have:
(a) a relevant bachelor\'s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;\xc2\xa0and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 698 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 482 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 698 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 482 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Western Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 6 months