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

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
• Acceptance by the relevant Head of School of Architecture as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

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. If you’re already a student here, contact a student adviser.

Subject requirements

If you want to specialise in one of the following subjects, in addition to the programme requirements, you'll need to:

Architecture

Complete three courses:

• ARCI 311
• ARCI 312
• Either SARC 321 or SARC 351

Architecture History and Theory

Complete three courses from:

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

Interior Architecture

Complete three courses:

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

Landscape Architecture

Complete three courses:

• LAND 311
• LAND 312
• LAND 321

Project Management

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