Programme details

Graduate Diploma in Architectural Technology

Enhance your architectural skills and propel your career forward by pursuing the Graduate Diploma in Architectural Technology.

Course description

Enhance your architectural expertise and propel your career forward with the Graduate Diploma in Architectural Technology. This program is designed for current architectural designers, draughtspersons, and CAAD technicians seeking to expand their technical knowledge, skills, and industry proficiency. The curriculum includes: Architectural Design, Architectural Documentation, Architectural Drawing, Building Information Modelling, Building Services, Integrated Environmental Systems, Professional Practice and Ethics, Project Management, Structural Building Systems, Sustainable Technology and Construction Methodologies.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights

Career Prospects

A Graduate Diploma in Architectural Technology provides a strong foundation for various career paths in the architectural and construction sectors. Graduates can pursue roles such as:

Architectural Technician
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technician
Construction Project Coordinator
Technical Drafter

Entry requirements

Students will have completed all requirements of a bachelors’ degree in a relevant field (such as construction, engineering, surveying) and been employed in a responsible position completing drawing and relevant documentation in the field of architectural technology for at least three years.

Non-native English speakers must provide proof of proficiency through one of the following:

IELTS Test – Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
Pearson Test of English – PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42

Subjects

Architecture and Building

Credits

120

Duration

1 year

Intakes

Feb

International fees

About $27,000

Location

Invercargill