Overview
In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.
This course will be available to study remotely for students commencing in Semester 1, 2021. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely.
Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.
About this course
The Graduate Certificate in Urban Design may be undertaken full-time over one semester or part-time over one year (two semesters). The course will produce skilled graduates in urban design and urbanism who may work on all continents in design, management and teaching roles.
This course will further allow students from international backgrounds to understand urban design in an Australian context. At the heart of the course is the urban design studio, which will allow you to synthesise your background professional expertise with new urban design knowledge and skills. The graduate certificate will provide you with a foundation for the more intensive theoretical and practical work undertaken in the graduate diploma.
Subject areas
Shared pool
Your entry requirements
English language proficiency
Find out if you need to prove English language proficiency (depends on your country of origin and educational background).
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
Your fee
How to apply
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
NOTE: Semester 2 2020 changes:
Sem 2, 2020 application closing date: 17 August
Sem 2, 2020 start date: 24 August
Standard closing dates:
Semester 1 - 11 February of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 15 July of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Starting date
Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (August)
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
NOTE: Semester 2 2020 changes:
Sem 2, 2020 application closing date: 17 August
Sem 2, 2020 start date: 24 August
Standard closing dates:
Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year
Separate scholarship deadlines may apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Starting date
Semester 1 (March)
What you'll study
Unit of Study information on faculty page
Study plan
Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Urban Design complete 24 credit points (cp) made up of at least two core units of study (18cp) including one 12cp studio unit, and one elective unit of study (6cp) offered by the faculty, subject to meeting prior learning requirements and timetabling.
Admission requirement
A successful applicant to the Graduate Certificate of Urban Design will have a undergraduate degree and/or relevant work experience.
Credit for previous study
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
Career Pathways
The course will prepare graduates for a career as an urban designer. Urban designers take into consideration a project's purpose, size and geographic data in their design recommendations. Working with private companies or public agencies, urban designers may be responsible for surveying land for a new housing complex, expanding a medical facility or developing a subway system. Urban designers may also participate in educating civic leaders and the public about the details of the projects scheduled for their communities.Domestic students
International students
