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Graduate Diploma in Architecture

What can you do with your degree?

The role of an architect is changing. Architects of the future are going to be responsible for more than just designing buildings. New technology, innovative ways of designing and imaginative vision means there has never been a more exciting time to be an architect than now.  

The Abedian School of Architecture is designed to develop the emerging architectural professional to be fearless in their design ability, as well as possess the confidence to change the world and the habitats of the future through their creative design skills, imaginative vision, strategic thinking, and technical proficiency.

Outcomes

Architectural firms

A role in an Architectural firm allows you to work as part of a creative team in order to deliver a variety of projects to multiple clients. Work can include residential, commercial, or mixed use. You will have the ability to be involved in projects from the early concept stages which include designing and documentation, right through till the construction phase.

Government

Architects employed by Governments are responsible for the designing of public buildings and offices, ensuring they are accessible, sustainable, and attractive to the public.

Consulting Firm

The role of an Architect working within a consulting firm is to provide professional advice to both building owners or managers prior to any remodelling or building work getting done. The Architect will have a series of meetings with their client to develop a sound understanding of their project goals. A consulting firm may offer their own services or work with other businesses that can provide this.

Professional accreditation

Completion of the Graduate Diploma in Architecture, with articulation into the master's program academically prepares the graduate to acquire the requisite work experience to gain eligibility towards the professional status of architect in Australia or overseas. Professional status is governed at the State level in Australia. Professional registration overseas is governed by the relevant professional authority.

The Master of Architecture is the terminal award allowing graduates to gain registration as an Architect in Australia and other jurisdictions that recognise the award. Upon completion and to earn registered status, graduates must complete a period of supervised employment experience (minimum two years) and pass a registration exam for recognition in Australia. 

Program learning outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that will be achieved on completion of the program. These outcomes will help you determine whether this program aligns with your professional pathway, career and learning goals.

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