Graduate Certificate in Building and Planning - University of South Australia

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Program Code: ICBP

Program Level: Postgraduate

SATAC code: 4GC013

Home Campus: City East

Program Length (in EFTSL): 0.5

Aim

The program is designed to provide continuing education for graduate students normally from disciplines associated with the building, engineering and real estate industries to their specific professional interests.

Entry requirements

Normally this qualification will be an appropriate degree or other equivalent qualification or appropriate work experience. 

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of two or more years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which:

• English is an official language; or
• English is commonly used, as determined by the University.

Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director.

Content/structure

The graduate certificate requires the completion of courses totalling 18 units from the elective courses offered.

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 10,500 per 0.5 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Rules

No course which is substantially equivalent to a course taken in gaining another award may be included in the program of study unless the previous award is surrendered. Credit will not normally be given for more than one third of the total units of the program.

Notes

1. The program will normally be available for full-time study over one study period or part-time study over two study periods.
   
2. Not all courses will be available in any one calendar year.
   
3. Students may select any combination of courses to construct individual programs of study. Alternative courses from other existing postgraduate programs or final year courses in the relevant degree programs may be approved by the Head of School.