Diploma in Architecture
Design and build the future.
Design and build the future.
A Diploma is a 12-month course that gives you the foundational skills and knowledge in a specific area of study. A Diploma in Architecture will take you straight into Second Year at UNSW – in a Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours) or a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours).
It's a great option for international students, if you need a bit more support, but don't want to add extra time to your degree. If you've just missed out on direct entry into your preferred bachelor's degree, or hold qualifications that aren't recognised by UNSW Sydney, this could also be the program for you.
January, August*
12 months (3 terms)
Approximately 20-25 hours
Second Year at UNSW Sydney
On-campus
107826B
*For full details on intakes, please view Key dates.
The UNSW Diploma Program has been designed specifically for international students. Our Diplomas make it easy to adjust to university, with:
With an innovative First Year equivalent curriculum, you will gain the introductory knowledge you need for further study in Architecture, and a career in Built Environment.
Architecture is about exploring and redefining what place means to people. As an emerging architect at UNSW, you will focus on the physical form of design, and the elevated thinking that supports it. You will learn how to design buildings and settings that will influence and benefit the future of individuals and communities within them. You will also learn how to address every angle in this process, taking wider sustainability, cultural and economic needs into consideration.
Our teaching staff include experienced academics in an inclusive, collaborative learning environment. With their guidance, you will develop the design skills and technical knowledge to establish impactful careers and influence the industry’s future.
Once you successfully complete a UNSW Diploma (and meet the entry requirements), you will be guaranteed entry into Second Year at UNSW Sydney. UNSW is one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities, ranked in the top 50 worldwide. Boasting a career-focused education, vibrant community and flexibility in study options, UNSW will help you discover the best version of yourself.
Want to know more about specific progression requirements for your chosen UNSW Sydney bachelor’s degree?
The Diploma in Architecture is designed to provide you with a pathway to Second Year of your chosen bachelor's degree, where you will have the option to choose a degree from the following:
Note: Diploma in Architecture students must achieve a Satisfactory Grade (equivalent to IELTS 6.5) for the Communication and Academic Literacy course and a minimum pass for all other courses to progress to Second Year of the relevant degree program at UNSW.
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UNSW Diploma students learn the fundamentals required for their future studies in courses that are equivalent to First Year undergraduate courses at UNSW Sydney.
You get the added benefit of extra support to equip you with the academic and English skills you need to succeed. This will give you a strong basis for your journey into Second Year at UNSW Sydney, where you will choose your major.
For more information on each program, see below.
A broad overview of the discipline, Architectural Studies covers the bases of both theory and practice. Providing a strong foundation in architectural design and related technical knowledge, this major also offers a background in history and theory, science and technology, construction and structures, and design.
View an example of the courses you will be studying in your Diploma in Architecture at UNSW College below.
This design discipline focuses on interior environments as integral parts of our cities, including all aspects of their spatial, social and material assembly. Interior architecture covers the manipulation of spatial elements such as walls, floors and staircases (as opposed to interior design, which focuses on the planning and detail of individual rooms).
View an example of the courses you will be studying in your Diploma in Architecture at UNSW College below.
As a landscape architect, you’ll become a creative problem solver, combining art and science to plan, design and manage environments that conserve and celebrate ecology, cultural values and symbolic associations. Landscape architecture involves the designing of open spaces of the future in response to issues such as urbanisation, migration, sustainability and climate change.
View an example of the courses you will be studying in your Diploma in Architecture at UNSW College below.
The UNSW Diploma Program is designed specifically 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.
For more information on entry requirements, view the Diploma and UEEC entry requirements - requirements provided should be considered as a guide only and are subject to change.
In addition to academic and English requirements, some Diploma Programs require specific subject minimum grade requirements and assumed knowledge depending on your intended program.
If you don’t meet the academic entry requirements for a UNSW Diploma Program, you can complete a UNSW Foundation Studies Program first.
If you need help meeting the English language requirements, you could complete the University English Entry Course (UEEC) before starting your UNSW Diploma Program.
The academic calendar consists of important dates throughout your study period such as Orientation, census dates, study weeks, exam weeks and breaks for your program or course of study.
$A41,760
Course | 2023 Indicative Fees Per Course ($AUD) | Courses to complete |
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Architecture | $5,220 | 7 |
Communications and Academic Literacy (CAL) | $5,220 | 1 |
Communications and Academic Literacy (CAL) must be completed as part of each Diploma Program.
For additional information on our fees and other non-tuition fees, please see the Fees page.
The program tuition fee that is quoted on your Letter of Offer is indicative and takes into account a range of factors such as:
Fees are reviewed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed, so it’s important to remember that indicative tuition fees shown above are not guaranteed. Any update to fees is effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.
When you enrol into new courses in your subsequent study terms at UNSW College, a fee statement will be generated in myUNSW indicating the precise tuition fee amount that you will need to pay.
* UNSW College Scholarship applications are currently on hold until further notice. To enquire, please contact our scholarships team.
Applications are still welcomed for scholarships offered by UNSW to outstanding UNSW College students please see the scholarships page for further information.
Potential scholarships up to
$A7,500
UNSW Sydney International Student Award
Start a Diploma Program in 2023 to receive a 15% contribution towards your tuition fees.
This award is available to students from eligible countries/regions who are starting their UNSW Diploma studies in 2023.
UNSW Pathway Scholarships
This scholarship is for high-achieving international students who wish to study a Diploma or Foundation Studies Program.
If you’re ready to start your UNSW Diploma application, you can apply directly to UNSW.
Eligible students can apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Find out if you are eligible to apply to UAC.
If you need help or have questions about the application process, read our guide on How to Apply.
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Successfully complete a Diploma Program and progress directly to Second Year of a bachelor's degree program at UNSW Sydney
The Diploma Program is designed for international students like you, so you can develop English language and academic skills to take the next step with confidence.
The program is accredited by UNSW Sydney and provides full access to UNSW’s world class libraries, clubs and societies.
The UNSW Diploma Program has helped me by implementing the bases of knowledge needed to progress further with our studies. Furthermore, it gave me more information that helped me decide which major I want to take in university and what path I want to take in the future.