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IELTS: 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in all bands or UTS Insearch AE3 with pass grade.
The Diploma of Design and Architecture prepares you for the complete range of exciting degrees offered by the UTS Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building. Our student community enjoy a connected and collaborative learning environment, with a strong emphasis on practical design skills, creative thinking and concept generation.
There are two distinct streams offered: Architecture and Design. You will have the chance to study a combination of visual and spatial design, while taking core subjects in line with those offered at the UTS School of Architecture and the UTS School of Design.
Our program is packed with opportunities to explore your design passions whether it’s architecture, interiors, animation, graphics, products or fashion. The diploma culminates in a work-ready portfolio and collaborative final exhibition.
DESIGN STREAM
Semester 1
Object Ecology
Designing Communication
Academic English OR Academic Communication
Semester 2
Academic and Design Communication
Researching Design Histories
Semester 3
Design Workflows
Thinking Through Design
Semester 4
Design Project
ARCHITECTURE STREAM
Semester 1
Object Ecology
Designing Communication
Academic English OR Academic Communication
Semester 2
Academic and Design Communication
Architecture Communications
Orientations
Semester 3
Architecture Modelmaking
Situated Writing
Modernity and Modernism OR Spatial Communications
Semester 4
Architecture Studio
Paths to UTS
The pathway you take to UTS will depend on your current academic and English qualifications.
Path01: Diploma (8, 12 or 16 months) courses -> UTS Degree (Year 1 or 2)
Path02: UTS Foundation Studies (8 or 12 months) courses -> Diploma (8 or 12 months) courses -> UTS Degree (Year 1 or 2 )
Path03: UTS Foundation Studies (8 or 12 months) courses -> UTS Degree (Year 1)
Receive 36 credit points towards any of the below UTS Design degrees:
Bachelor of Design in Architecture
Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture
Bachelor of Design in Product Design
Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication
Architect
Urban Designer
Urban Planner
Fashion Designer
Interior Architect
Photography and Situated Media
Visual Communication
Landscape Architect
OSHC 530 ($) AUD per year
