Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Science–PGDipArchS 120 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the PGDipArchSc shall have: 

(i) completed a BBSc or BAS degree or an equivalent qualification, with an average grade of at least B; and

(ii) been accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the programme director for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience that provides equivalent preparation. 

2. (a) The course of study for the PGDipArchSc shall consist of 120 400-level points from the MArchSc or MConsLaw Schedule.

3. (a) A candidate for the PGDipArchSc shall normally be enrolled for at least two trimesters and shall complete the diploma within four years of first enrolling in it.

(b) The associate dean may extend the maximum period in special cases.

4. The PGDipArchSc may be awarded with a major by including courses as shown below:

Construction Law (CLAW)

PGDipArchSc: At least 90 points from BILD 401, BILD 402, BILD 403, BILD 404, LAWS 511, LAWS 512, LAWS 513 and 514.

Project Management (BILD)

PGDipArchSc: BILD 411, BILD 421 and 491; plus 60 points from BILD 451, BILD 452, BILD 460, BILD 462 and 463.

Sustainable Engineering Systems (SSEG)

PGDipArchSc: At least 90 points from BILD 411, BILD 421, BILD 422, BILD 423, BILD 431 and 491