Architectural Science (Sustainable Design)
GradCert.
Overview
About this course
Develop your skills in understanding the increasingly important area of efficient and environmentally responsive buildings, both new build and retrofitted. The course integrates units from the architectural sciences and emphasises rigour, quality, and evidence-based design.
Who is it for?
This program is tailored for design and related built-environment professionals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in sustainable design, and for graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments and Bachelor of Design in Architecture.
Structure
What you’ll study
This program emphasises the knowledge and critical thinking skills that will enable students to adapt to—and lead—future changes in our built environment. Our ‘first principles’ approach enables you not just to perform energy analyses and building assessments, but also to critique and develop further the tools and approaches required for sustainable building.
Your research-leading lecturers take you on site visits and expose you to a range of international collaborators. We leverage our extensive links with industry to bring you internship opportunities with leading businesses and consultancies. And you can use a wide range of electives to pursue your interests in the application of sustainable design theories and methods in architecture, planning, urban design, building services and facilities management.
Many units of study are taught as block-mode intensive classes, delivered over four to six full days, of which some fall on weekends to accommodate full-time working students. Some units however may be delivered in weekly lecture format. Please note that students may commence studies in Semester 2, however some courses are only available in part-time capacity due to the units on offer.
Costs
Tuition
HK$114,767.30
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Admission to this course requires:
- 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