At-a-glance 

Name: Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments 

Abbreviation: GDipDE

Duration: 2 trimesters 

Duration details: 2 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part-time

Schedule: Lectures and studio based research

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework 

Study at: On-campus (Te Aro, Wellington)

Complete: 120 points (approximately 7 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Studies, Building Science or Design Innovation, with a B average

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

glance

Name: Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments 

Abbreviation: GCertDE

Duration: 1 trimester

Duration details: 1 trimester of full-time study or normally 2 if studied part-time

Schedule: Lectures and studio based research

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework 

Study at: On-campus (Te Aro, Wellington)

Complete: 60 points (approximately 4 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Studies, Building Science or Design Innovation

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Building Science or a Bachelor of Design Innovation and
• Acceptance by the relevant Head of School of Architecture as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Programme requirements

For the Graduate Diploma you’ll need to:

• Complete at least 120 points, of which:
  • At least 75 points must be from courses at 300 level or above.

For the Graduate Certificate this programme you’ll need to:

Complete at least 60 points, of which:

• At least 45 points must be from courses at 300 level or above.

Important information

• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
• If you have questions talk to a liaison officer. If you’re already a student here, contact a student adviser.

Subject requirements

In If you want to specialise in one of the following subjects, in addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you’ll you'll need to:

Architecture

For the Graduate Diploma:

• Complete three courses:
  • ARCI 311
  • ARCI 312
  • Either SARC 321 or SARC 351

Complete courses worth at least 30 points from:

• ARCI 311
• ARCI 312
• SARC 321
• SARC 351

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Architecture History and Theory

For the Graduate Diploma:

For the Graduate Certificate:

Complete 

• SARC 351
• SARC 352
• SARC 353
• SARC 354

courses worth at least 30 points from:

• SARC 351
• SARC 352
• SARC 353
• SARC 354

Interior Architecture

For the Graduate Diploma:

For the Graduate Certificate:

Complete 

• INTA 311
• INTA 312
• Either INTA 321 or INTA 323

courses worth at least 30 points from:

• INTA 311
• INTA 312
• INTA 321
• INTA 323

Landscape Architecture

For the Graduate Certificate:

Complete 

Complete 

three courses:

• LAND 311
• LAND 312
• LAND 321

courses worth at least 30 points from:

• LAND 311
• LAND 312
• LAND 321

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Project Management

For the Graduate Diploma:

For the Graduate Certificate:

Complete 

• BILD 361
• BILD 362
• One course from:
  • BILD 322
  • BILD 364
  • SARC 321
  • SARC 362

courses worth at least 30 points from:

• BILD 361
• BILD 362
• BILD 322
• BILD 364
• SARC 321
• SARC 362

Sustainable Engineering Systems

For the Graduate Diploma:

• Complete three courses:
  • BILD 321
  • BILD 331
  • One course from:
    • BILD 322
    • BILD 364
    • SARC 321
    • SARC 36

For the Graduate Certificate:

Complete three courses:

• BILD 321
• BILD 331
• BILD 322
• BILD 364
• SARC 321
• SARC 362