Graduate Diploma of Valuation and Property Development

Bond University

Australia, Gold Coast

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Bond University

Australia , Gold Coast

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

085560J

Campuses

Gold Coast

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 2 semester(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 26,000 / semester(s)

Next Intake January-2026

Graduate Diploma of Valuation and Property Development

About

The property sector is Australia’s largest industry and second-largest employer. From the major capital cities to fast-growing regional centres, real estate development is a key economic driver offering a variety of rewarding career pathways.

Bond University’s Graduate Diploma of Valuation and Property Development enhances your foundational knowledge to open the door to careers in property valuation, city planning and project management, providing an introduction to the lifecycle of property planning, financing, and management.

The curriculum includes your choice of advanced valuation and development topics including property finance and investment, real estate property rights and planning and assessment processes, as well as the full spectrum of property, commercial and statutory valuation scenarios. You’ll examine the complex dynamics of the property market and the latest technologies used by the industry’s leading operators; all underpinned by the key economic, societal, and environmental principles of sustainable development.

Our teaching combines a deep understanding of theoretical knowledge with its practical application, often presented by guest speakers who provide that vital link to the real-world job site.

The Graduate Diploma articulates into Bond’s Master of Valuation and Property Development, allowing you to build your postgraduate qualifications over time, with minimal disruption to work and family commitments.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree

4 year Bachelor degree - 4 point grading scale

Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any field
(Note - This program is not available to graduates of Bond's Bachelor of Property, students may consider either the Graduate Diploma in City Planning or Graduate Diploma in Project Management as an alternative.)

Recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree

4 year Bachelor degree - 5 point grading scale

English Program Requirements

English language proficiency requirements

Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT): Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 79 (no scores below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, and 16 in Reading and Listening)

Career

Where will your degree take you?

The real estate industry represents the world’s greatest store of capital, a cornerstone of investment wealth and a driver of economic growth and employment. The global property industry is affected by many challenges including fluctuating economic conditions, innovations in finance, new regulations, and approaches to sustainability. Skilled professionals are required in all areas of real estate development, property valuation, investment, and management.

Graduates will have specialised knowledge and skills for professional practice in the area of Valuation and Property Development. They will be able to demonstrate an integrated understanding of a complex body of property knowledge and possess skills to enable them to offer expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in this field. They will be able to analyse critically, reflect upon and synthesise complex property information, problems, and concepts.

Outcomes

Property valuer

Certified property valuers estimate property or land values for sale or rental purposes, estimate the value of land and the buildings on the land before it is redeveloped and estimate the cost of rebuilding for insurance purposes. 12.2% projected job growth over the next five years, with a median annual salary of $90k in Australia (Seek, 2024).

Valuation Manager

A valuations manager is responsible for leading the broader valuation team and plays an essential role in developing and implementing strategic projects and urban planning. Valuations manager roles in Australia attract a median annual salary of $165k, according to Seek (2024).