Graduate Diploma in Architecture
Study the Graduate Diploma in Architecture to prepare yourself for further study in the Master of Architecture (Professional).
This programme is for students who want to gain entry into the Master of Architecture (Professional) but don’t have a bachelor’s degree in architecture. In just one year you study a range of architecture courses, and prepare yourself for further study in the Master Architecture (Professional).
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Minimum entry requirements
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in spatial design, architectural engineering or equivalent OR
- Have a relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of work and/or attend a selection interview.
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent.
You study courses from the Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments to prepare yourself for further study in the Master of Architecture (Professional).
Courses you need to complete
- ARCH603 Architectural Ecologies II: Environmental Performance
- ARCH604 Architectural Ecologies III: Medium-scale Construction
- ARCH700 Wānanga Design Studio V
- ARCH701 Wānanga Design Studio VI
- ARCH702 Architectural Intelligence III
- ARCH703 Architectural Ecologies IV: Integrated Systems
($7,726 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy)
($45,000 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy)
- Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.