Postgraduate Diploma in Planning & Design (Arch.History & Conservation)

Course 933-AA (2008)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008. Search for this in the current handbook

Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Senior Student Advisor

Melbourne School of Design
Tel: (+61 3) 8344 6417 / 9862

Fax:(+61 3) 8344 5532
Email: abp-graduateschool@unimelb.edu.au


Course Overview: The postgraduate programs in Architectural History and Conservation are designed for students whose qualifications are in disciplines other than architecture to acquire background knowledge and skills in architectural history and conservation. The Masters course enables students to further enhance their expertise in the area.The aim of these courses is to provide a basis for students to pursue further studies or research in the area, or to obtain relevant employment.

Objectives:

The objectives of the course are that students should:

  • gain a historical understanding of Australian and other architecture;
  • gain familiarity with the basic techniques of documentary research in relation to buildings;
  • gain an understanding of the physical characteristics and materials of buildings, and the means of investigating them; and
  • gain an understanding of the current philosophy and procedures of building conservation in Australia.
Course Structure & Available Subjects: Students must complete 100 points of subjects.

Subject Options: Core subjects (25 points):
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Students select 87.5 points of elective subjects from the three groups below (not all subjects are offered every year and some subjects have prerequisites). At least one subject (12.5 points) must be chosen from Group A, and at least two (25 points) from Group B. Subjects may be varied with the permission of the course coordinator.

Group A (a minimum of 12.5 points):
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.50

Group B (a minimum of 25 points):
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.50

Group C (balance of 37.5 points):
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Entry Requirements: The Postgraduate Diploma course is offered to applicants who have completed an approved degree in a field relevant to the postgraduate course of study. If an applicant intends to use the course as preparation for a Masters program, advice on subject selection must be sought from the Course Coordinator. A minimum average of H2B (70%) is required in the Postgraduate Diploma for progression to the Masters course.

Application Closing Dates

  • 30 November for commencement in Semester 1 (March)
  • 31 May for commencement in Semester 2 (July)
  • International applicants should apply by 30 April for commencement in Semester 2 (July)
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None

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