Graduate Diploma in Property Development

Note

Students who do not meet the admission requirement prerequisites below are encouraged to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Property Development, and progress to the Graduate Diploma in Property Development.

This course is tailored for professionals in architecture, engineering, construction, valuation, planning, business, or finance seeking to deepen their understanding of property development. Opt for this course to enhance your qualifications, gain a holistic view of the industry, and open doors to advanced or diverse career paths within the sector.

What sets this course apart is its blend of theory and practice, informed by strong industry links and real-world project work. You'll learn from academics with professional industry experience and engage in projects mirroring actual development scenarios.

You will acquire advanced knowledge of the property development process, including market dynamics, political, legal, and managerial systems, as well as practical skills for managing property assets and development proposals.

Teaching methods are interactive and collaborative, leveraging the extensive experience of your peers for enriched learning. Expect a mix of lectures, real-life case studies, and project-based learning to equip you with the expertise for career advancement or transition.

This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.

Students benefit from close ties to industry. UTS academics have professional backgrounds and connections, and class projects are often based on real development scenarios. Recent project examples include the Gladesville Hospital site, Lindfield Town Centre and the Sydney Light Rail Corridor.

As many students have extensive industry experience too, there are excellent opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and networking across a range of fields including property development, valuation, construction, engineering, town planning and architecture.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11271 Graduate Certificate in Property Development.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11271 Graduate Certificate in Property Development.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.