Graduate Diploma of Landscape Design
Course summary for current students
B = Melbourne Burwood Campus
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Landscape Design |
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| Campus | This course is an exit option only |
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| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| Deakin course code | S603 |
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Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Landscape Design can only be completed as an exit option from the Master of Landscape Architecture. The course is made up of 8 credit points of study that will help you to develop a solid appreciation of landscape architecture design, practice, thinking and equip you with the essential skills to engage in this discipline.
Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.
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Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
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Course rules
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Landscape Design (exit option only), students must successfully complete 8 credit points of study:
- 6 core units (6 credit points) - excluding SRD768 Landscape Design Masterclass (2cp) and SRR716 Thesis (Landscape Architecture) (2cp); and
- 2 credit points of electives from the listed specialisms
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Specialisations
Specialisations are available in the following areas:
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Course structure
Core Units
| SRD761 | Designing Urban Environments (X) |
| SRL731 | Landscape Narrating and Meaning (S) |
| SRL733 | Indigenous Narratives and Processes (S) |
| SRD764 | Urban Design Studio (S) |
| SRL732 | Plants, Design and Ecologies (S) |
| SRD762 | Interdisciplinary Planning and Design (S, X) |
| SRM750 | Built Environment Professional Practice (S, X) |
| SRR782 | Research Methodology (S, X) |
| SRD768 | Landscape Design Masterclass (S) |
| SRR716 | Thesis (Landscape Architecture) (S, X) |
Elective Units
Students may choose any specialisation comprising two elective credit points.
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Details of specialisations
Architecture - unit set code SP-S000069
| SRD764 | Urban Design Studio (S) |
| SRD763 | Architectural Design in Urban Contexts (S) |
| SRD765 | Architectural Design and Resolution (S) |
Public Art - unit set code SP-S000070
| SRL731 | Landscape Narrating and Meaning (S) |
| MMM790 | Arts Management (ONLINE) |
| MMM793 | Managing Cultural Projects and Events (ONLINE) |
| MMM796 | Managing Arts in Community Settings (ONLINE) |
Cultural Heritage - unit set code SP-S000059
| SRL733 | Indigenous Narratives and Processes (S) |
| AIM714 | Cultural Landscapes (B, X) |
| AIM709 | Intangible Heritage (B, X) |
| AIM705 | Conservation Management Planning (B, X) |
Project Management - unit set code SP-S000071
| SRM750 | Built Environment Professional Practice (S, X) |
| SRM752 | Advanced Project Management (S, X) |
| SRF702 | Strategic Facilities and Asset Management (X) |
| SRF701 | Operational Facilities and Asset Management (X) |
Planning - unit set code SP-S000072
| SRD761 | Designing Urban Environments (X) |
| SRP782 | Urban Dynamics and Change (S, X) |
| SRM781 | Managing Change and Innovation (X) |
| SRP781 | Planning Processes and Practice (S, X) |
Urban Design - unit set code SP-S000057
| SRD764 | Urban Design Studio (S) |
| SRA742 | Urban Perspectives (S, X) |
| SRM781 | Managing Change and Innovation (X) |
| SRM771 | Work Place Assessment (X) |
