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University of New South Wales (UNSW)

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Graduate Certificate in Property and Development

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Property and Development at UNSW is the first tier of two postgraduate programs in Property and Development that will prepare you to advance your professional experience and drive solutions to current and future challenges in property...

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.7 - 0.7 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$18,000 per year / $22,500 total

About this course

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Property and Development at UNSW is the first tier of two postgraduate programs in Property and Development that will prepare you to advance your professional experience and drive solutions to current and future challenges in property development.

The program is completed on a part-time basis over one-year, so is both a practical way for you to upskill over a year while working, and to gain credit points as a stepping-stone to the Master of Property and Development.

As part of the School of Built Environment, you will join a community of students and experts in architecture, design, construction and planning - mirroring real industry relationships with stakeholders. You'll learn contemporary property and development principles, and apply these to achieve successful outcomes in time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability, gaining the skills to drive property solutions with a positive impact for people and the planet.

Key features

The key features and subject areas in your coursework will see you explore theory and practice, preparing you for the careers of the future in property development and management. These include:

  • Property performance analysis
  • Property valuation
  • Property investment and Finance
  • Property industry application
  • Property development and feasibility analysis
  • Real property law
  • Asset and facilities management
Why study at UNSW?
  • Learn from academic expertise and practitioners, and collaborate with peak industry bodies
  • Progression pathway into the Master of Property and Development
  • Study a dynamic program to prepare for industry futures
  • Establish networks through our strong industry links and partnerships
  • Study at a Built Environment School that ranks 4th in Australia and #35 in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024)
  • Prioritise career success - UNSW won the Australian Financial Review's Most Employable Students Award in 2024
  • Gain interdisciplinary connections through UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture
  • Access world-class alumni connections
  • Join a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024)
  • Join a community that's part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities
Program Code
7127
Campus
Kensington
Total Units of Credit (UOC)
24
Indicative Enrolments
8
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To qualify for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Property and Development, you will need to have one of the following:

  • A bachelor degree in a related field*
  • A recognised college or university diploma in a related field*, plus a minimum of three years relevant work experience in the property industry at a management level.
  • A recognised bachelor degree or college or university diploma in an unrelated field, plus a minimum of five years of relevant work experience in the property industry at a management level.
  • A recognised and relevant professional qualification in a related field*, plus 5 years of relevant work experience in the property industry at a management level. Professional qualifications include membership of the:
    • Australian Property Institute
    • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

*Related fields are:

  • Built environment disciplines
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Law
  • Building
  • Construction management
  • Construction economics
  • Urban planning
  • Quantity surveying
  • Property development
  • Real estate
  • Property and facilities management
  • Building surveying

Please note: The Graduate Certificate is not available to international students as it can only be undertaken on a part-time basis.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

Study locations

Kensington

Online

Career pathways

Future careers

Each year Australia commits more than half of its capital outlay to land development, building and infrastructure.

Through the Graduate Certificate, you'll gain in-demand knowledge and skills that will open up new career opportunities in property development and management or a related industry and lay the foundations for career progression. You'll also be able to progress into the professionally accredited Master of Property and Development or Master of Construction Project Management.

Potential careers
  • Property development
  • Property investment
  • Property and facilities management
  • Real estate

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of New South Wales (UNSW).
83.6%
Overall satisfaction
82.8%
Skill scale
69.9%
Teaching scale
93.7%
Employed full-time
$125k
Average salary