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People

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Faculty Manager: Fay Julian
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Resources

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Versions

v1: Initial draft

Qualifications covered

Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments (GDipDE)
Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments (GCertDE)

Relationship between qualifications

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Notes

Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments (GDipDE)

At-a-glance

v2.1: Split Dip and Cert to separate pages.
2.2: 2017 style changes

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

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimesters: 1

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1

Composition: Coursework

Research component: None

Required contact: During working hours

Location: OnSchedule: Lectures and studio-based research

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Coursework

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

Points and coursesComplete: 120 points (approximately 7 courses)

Entry

requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

: 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

Entry requirements

A Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Building Science or a Bachelor of Design Innovation

and

Acceptance

To be accepted by the

relevant Head

head of School of Architecture as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

.

Programme requirements

Complete at least 120 points, of which:

At least 75 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[http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/course-planning/appointments]. If you’re already a student here, contact a student adviser[http://www.victoria.ac.nz/fad/faculty-administration#student-advisers].

Subject requirements

Architecture

Complete three Get the theoretical and practical knowledge to design and construct the places and spaces we use every day. Learn how to consider historical and environmental issues and solve problems using the latest materials, technologies and design systems.

Complete three courses:

ARCI 311
ARCI 312
Either SARC 321 or SARC 351

Architecture History and Theory

Complete three courses from

Study historical, social and political issues across architecture. You’ll consider how and why we design buildings, and find and interpret original information from historical and archaeological sources.

Complete three courses from:
SARC 351
SARC 352
SARC 353
SARC 354

Interior Architecture

Complete three Learn to apply architectural principles to the design of interior spaces in different settings. You'll develop your ability to communicate ideas using a range of media, to a range of clients with varying needs. Gain the skills required to pursue a career in furniture design, installation work and exhibition design, or as a professional interior architecture specialist.

Complete three courses:

INTA 311
INTA 312
Either INTA 321 or INTA 323

Landscape Architecture

Complete three Get the skills to create engaging and functional outdoor spaces. You'll develop an understanding of your role as an architect in caring for the environment and enhancing it through design, with particular attention to New Zealand's landscape. In planning for future development, you'll look at things like how to manage flood risk or creating a long-term development plan for a city.

Complete three courses:

LAND 311
LAND 312
LAND 321

Project Management

Complete three Study Project Management and get the skills to manage a construction project, including contract management and effective communication. You’ll also be able to navigate both construction and environmental law and understand issues around supply, demand and competition.

Complete three courses:

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

Sustainable Engineering Systems

Complete three courses:

BILD 321
BILD 331
One course from:
- BILD 322
- BILD 364
- SARC 321
- SARC 362

Questions

Do we specify the additional number of courses/points required to complete the qualification for each subject? Same question applies to the GCertDE.

Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments (GCertDE)

At-a-glance

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

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimesters: 1

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1

Composition: Coursework

Research component: None

Required contact: During working hours

Location: On-campus (Te Aro)

Points and courses: 60 points (approximately 4 courses)

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

Complete at least 60 points, of which

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

Subject requirements