Overview

The University of New South Wales Diploma of Architecture is a supportive 12-month program that provides you with the foundational skills and knowledge to progress into the second year of undergraduate study at UNSW Sydney – a global top 20 university*.

If you need more support but don’t want to add extra time to your degree, the Diploma is a great pathway. It’s also ideal if you just missed out on direct entry into your preferred undergraduate degree or hold qualifications not recognised by UNSW Sydney.

Your future at UNSW

Once you successfully complete a Diploma (and meet the entry requirements), you will gain direct entry into second year of your chosen undergraduate degree at UNSW Sydney.

The Diploma of Architecture is designed to provide you with a supported progression into the second year of your chosen undergraduate degree. You will have the option to choose from the following:

Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours)
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours)

Programme Structure

Subjects include (depending on the chosen major):

Architectural studies

Practical Design Studio 1
Communication in the Built Environment

Interior architecture

Design History and Theory 1
Architectural Composition & Modelling

Landscape architecture

Building Environments and Technics 1
Communication & Academic Literacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kensington, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code 113044D
The Diploma is designed for international students as a potential pathway to study at UNSW Sydney - before you start a Diploma, you must meet the required English language proficiency and specific academic entry requirements.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

48060 AUD / year

≈ 48060 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

38016 AUD / year

≈ 38016 AUD / year

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Overview

Your future at UNSW

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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