Graduate Diploma in Built Environment (Sustainable Development) - University of New South WalesTEL: 0207 193 7932
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Program Code: 5132 Commencement: Semester 1 (March) or Semester 2 (July) Program Duration: 1 year Estimated Annual Tuition Fees: A$21,120 Sustainable development is now a well-accepted approach to decision making in many sectors of community and professional life. It is a concern to which not only all tiers of government and industry are responding but also the community at large, as demonstrated through consumer preferences. The trend is global and will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on how we design and build our houses, cities and other infrastructure as well as on how we educate and train our professionals and the community. In response to the glowing need for knowledge and skills in this area, UNSW offers the Master of Built Environment in Sustainable Development for graduates from a wide range of backgrounds such as architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, building, property development and civil engineering. Program DescriptionBuildings 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 Master of Built Environment (Sustainable Development) is an advanced interdisciplinary coursework program which provides opportunities for professionals 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. The program aims to: improve understanding of the issues in sustainability, their interconnectedness and interdependencies at building, neighbourhood, city and regional scales develop skills in energy/ environmental modelling, assessment tools, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), sustainable planning and design, Triple Bottom Line (TBL) develop understanding of human factors and urban planning considerations create specialisation through a graduate project and electives
Program FeaturesThe Master, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate of Built Environment in Sustainable Development are fully articulated programs, which allow for flexibility in course selection and progression. It is possible for students to start with a Graduate Certificate and progress to a Graduate Diploma or Master, dependant on results. The programs are supported by industry specialists and academics who assist students in developing a broad understanding of key issues as they affect the built environment, as well as in building key sets of skills to serve growing professional needs. Entry RequirementsA recognised Bachelor degree. Program StructureThe Graduate Diploma is comprised of 4 core courses and 4 electives for a minimum of 48 units of credit.
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