Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Architecture

Build your creativity and technical prowess in the field of architecture by getting a graduate certificate or diploma. These postgraduate Architecture qualifications allow you to develop your skills and expand your repertoire. They are good primers for tackling a master or a PhD and will give you the information you need before deciding on the next step in academia or your career.

Many tertiary institutions may count the units you complete a graduate certificate or diploma in architecture towards a master’s degree. Be sure to check with your chosen place of learning to make sure this is the case.

Employment options

By choosing to focus your skills in a specialised elective area you could develop the skills you need to land you your dream job. Taking a postgraduate degree also shows your commitment and vigour for your profession, both skills any employer wants on their side.

Scholarships and funding

Use our scholarship search tool to find out what scholarships are available to graduate certificate level architecture degrees. Provided you are less than 25 years old, you will most likely still be eligible for Youth Allowance (read more).

Prerequisites and selection process

Most institutions will require a bachelor’s degree in some form of architectural design, however, if your undergraduate degree is in a related field then you could be eligible to enrol. Check to see if there are bridging subjects that could put you on the path to getting a postgrad degree in architecture.