Graduate Diploma of Architectural Studies

Yes, the Graduate Diploma of Architectural Studies is specifically designed for graduates of architecture or cognate disciplines, including international architecture graduates, and offers a clear and focused pathway to the accredited Master of Architecture, grounded in the Australian professional and cultural context.

No, a graduate diploma alone does not allow for a direct pathway to registration as an architect. A Master of Architecture and further professional experience are required for registration as an architect in Australia.

Studio‑based learning forms the core of the Graduate Diploma of Architectural Studies, where students consolidate architectural design, technical and applied skills through socio‑spatial design studios addressing contemporary challenges in the Australian built environment. The curriculum is also co-taught with the current final year of the Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) students, increasing networks through shared learning opportunities.

The Graduate Diploma of Architectural Studies is available as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for eligible domestic students, where the Australian Government pays part of your fees and students may defer the remainder via a HECS-HELP loan. International students pay International Full Fees, with tuition costs depending on study load and discipline, payable each semester at least four weeks prior to commencement.

Applicants must hold an AQF 7 (or higher) qualification in Architecture or another cognate discipline, or an international equivalent of the above as recognised by the University, in addition to meeting the University's general minimum requirements for admission.