Architectural Science (Illumination Design)
GradCert.
Overview
About this course
This program offers technical education in human visual perception, methods for quantifying light, lighting technologies and sustainability. Using biology and physics, the coursework gives you a deep appreciation of the ways that light shapes the human experience of the built environment.
Who is it for?
This professional program is open to students from diverse backgrounds including architecture, engineering, computer science, interior design and psychology. It is ideal for graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments.
Structure
What you’ll study
Throughout this course, you will learn how architectural lighting design shapes the visual environment experienced by building occupants. By specifying light sources and control systems, determining their spatial arrangement, and considering the interaction between light and materials, you will discover how to influence the function and aesthetics of architectural spaces.
Costs
Tuition
HK$114,767.30
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Admission to this course requires:
- a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification.
Graduate Certificate students may apply to upgrade to the Diploma or Masters at the completion of their program (with an average mark of at least 70).
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
Language requirements
IELTS
6.5
A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL
85
A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
PTE
61
A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band