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Diploma of Design (3-Trimesters), Leading to Bachelor of the Built Environment in Architecture

Navitas Group - University of Canberra College

Australia,Australian Capital Territory

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 33,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Oct 2026

Apply Date

Australia, Australian Capital Territory

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1930

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Building 5, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia

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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Diploma of Design (3-Trimesters), Leading to Bachelor of the Built Environment in Architecture

Program Overview

Diploma of Design
Unleash your creativity and innovation with our Diploma of Design. Created for those seeking a pathway to a Design degree, this course will introduce you to the fundamentals of design thinking, processes, tools and technology. At the end of this course, you'll be able to apply to the faculty of Arts and Design's suite of design degrees, from which you can hone-in on any the design field of your choice.

Study our Diploma of Design at UC and you will:

Learn creative thinking skills
Develop an understanding of visual communication
Become familiar with design technology
Be introduced to 2D and 3D design
Investigate and develop design projects
Work in a design studio environment.
Develop the knowledge and skills needed to enter the design industry.

Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture)
Bachelor of Built Environment (Architecture) will connect you with the skills and knowledge necessary to begin your journey towards becoming an architect in a rapidly changing globalised era.

Immerse yourself into an ever-evolving world where ideas are brought to life through design, creativity, digital imagination and technical realisation. Help shape the world around us and make an important contribution to the promotion of a more sustainable built environment.

Discover the power and possibility that comes from working in collaborative Architectural studios while exploring the history and theory, technology, digital production and communication methods embedded in this discipline. Plus, you’ll do so while learning from Canberra’s unique built environment, one of the most internationally recognised designed cities.

Study a Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture) at UC and you will:

Develop an informed critique of architecture as both a creative and professional practice
Understand the ethical responsibilities of the profession to society and the environment
Formulate architectural design proposals underpinned by rigorous analysis, critique and reflection
Apply a range of contemporary and agile skills that inform interpretive, compositional and technical outcomes.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Undergraduate Pathway

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2026		Closed
jun 2026		Closed
oct 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 33,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Navitas Group - University of Canberra College

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5 Minimum Listening - 5.5 Minimum Reading - 5.5 Minimum Writing - 5.5 Minimum Speaking - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 51.0 Minimum Listening - 12.0 Minimum Reading - 12.0 Minimum Writing - 14.0 Minimum Speaking - 17.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 42.0 Minimum Listening - 42.0 Minimum Reading - 42.0 Minimum Writing - 42.0 Minimum Speaking - 42.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

WELCOME TO UCC SCHOLARSHIP

UCC PROGRESSION SCHOLARSHIP UP TO 30%**

Accept your offer to commence studying UCC International Foundation Studies, Diploma programs or GCAF program in S1/T1, S1/T2 and T3 2026, you will be eligible for the Welcome to UCC scholarship:

15% off the tuition fee for International Foundation Studies, Diploma programs and Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations.

This scholarship will only be awarded to students who have not received a scholarship for the UC component of a UCC-UC packaged offer (International Foundation/Diploma to Bachelor or GCAF to Master) already:

University of Canberra Merit Scholarship – 10% off annual tuition fees: Successful completion of UCC International Foundation Studies, Diplomas or GCAF program with a GPA of 5.0/7.0.
University of Canberra Excellence Scholarships – 20% or 30% off annual tuition fees: Successful completion of UCC International Foundation Studies, Diplomas or GCAF program with a GPA of 5.5/7.0.**

Course exclusions

10% scholarship course exclusion: Bachelor of Radiation Science (Medical Imaging).
30% scholarship course exclusion: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Radiation Science (Medical Imaging).

Progression Scholarship will be assessed by the Admissions team for eligibility for the UC International Scholarships available at the time of progression. If eligible, the scholarship discount will be applied to an eligible Bachelor or Master’s degree course. Please note that ongoing eligibility requirements apply.

**Up to 30% Progression Scholarship only applicable to students from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.
**Up to 20% Progression Scholarship is applicable to all other nationalities.

Terms and conditions

Scholarship amounts are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Be on Australian Student visa (subclass 500).
Welcome to UCC Scholarship will be applied as a credit to the applicant’s account in the second study period (trimester or semester).
Scholarship will be applied to international students applying for the course from onshore and offshore.
Students must remain enrolled until Friday week 4 of the study period (after census date) to be eligible.
Sponsored or diplomatic students are not eligible.
Academic program is either a University of Canberra degree program, UCC International Foundation Studies, UCC Diploma, or UCC GCAF.
Scholarships are granted on a first-come-first-served basis until filled. Scholarships are limited and may be withdrawn if capacity is reached.
The scholarship is valid only for the intake and course specified and will be confirmed once all conditions are met, your offer is accepted, and required payments are completed. The university reserves the right to withdraw or rescind the scholarship offer in exceptional circumstances.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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