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Graduate Certificate in Building Performance and Sustainable Design
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in Building Performance and Sustainable Design at the University of Sydney gives students a foundation in sustainable design and building performance for a low-carbon built environment. Core foundational units build technical knowledge in building science, with electives applying sustainable design theories and methods to architecture, urban planning, building performance or project management.
The course develops the technical, collaborative and cultural competencies needed to contribute to world-leading environmental outcomes in interdisciplinary teams and projects. Graduates move into roles such as environmentally sustainable design consultant, sustainable design advisor in architectural practice, and construction management.
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Admissions
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Building Performance and Sustainable Design requires: a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or in the absence of a bachelor's degree, evidence of three years’ full-time equivalent professional experience in a relevant field. Graduate Certificate students may apply to upgrade to the Diploma or Masters at the completion of their program (with an average mark of at least 70).
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