Buildings and urban environments represent a major source of human impact on natural ecosystems and sustainable development has now become a major concern of urban policy and development. There is an increased demand for built environment and related professionals to develop knowledge and skills appropriate to sustainable development, and an expansion of specialised career opportunities in both the public and private sector.

The program is an advanced interdisciplinary coursework program which provides opportunities for graduates from a wide range of backgrounds (eg: architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, building, property development, civil engineering, etc.) to improve their knowledge and skills in the application of the principles of sustainable development to the planning, design, construction and management of buildings and the urban environment. While approached from an international perspective, the program places special emphasis on the rapidly developing South East Asian region.

A Bachelor degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. In exceptional circumstances other academic qualifications may also be considered.

Please note that the Graduate Certificate is not available to International students as it can only be undertaken on a part-time basis.

Please contact the Faculty of the Built Environment for information on the Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes.

The Graduate Certificate is comprised of four core courses for a total of 24 units of credit.

Advanced Standing
No advanced standing nor exemption will be given for the Graduate Certificate Program.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Upgrading and Articulation
A postgraduate coursework student enrolled in an articulated program may apply to progress from the Graduate Certificate to Masters level with full credit for courses completed in earlier programs in the sequence, provided that the earlier awards are not conferred. Applications for progression through a particular articulated program will be refused if six years have elapsed since completion for the earlier award.