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Qualification:

Bachelor Degree

Awarding body:

University Of New South Wales

Start Date:

01-Mar-10

Cost:

AUS $530 per credit / unit

Duration:

3 Year(s)

Study mode:

Full time

Course description:

This program focuses on the thoughtful and creative application of digital technologies to enhance the design professions and improve the quality of the built environment. While specialising in this computing field, students will be immersed in the culture and philosophy of the built environment disciplines. Through specialised studios and projects, the program expands and deepens skills and understanding in the technical, analytical and conceptual application of technology to the design of various environments. The ability to apply this technical expertise with understanding of the practice of designing the multi-disciplinary landscape of the Built Environment flavours all work produced throughout the degree. Research projects and industry linkage round out an education geared at leading a range of industries and processes into the future. Graduates will have expertise in a wide range of design tools, but more importantly, they will be leading the adaptation and application of the ever-changing digital technology landscape. Some of the technologies currently addressed include: building information modelling and management; visualisation and animation; multimedia, web and graphic design; interactive virtual environments; application extension and development; database management; analysis tools and ubiquitous computing.

Entry requirements:

Students from Africa should have a minimum of two GCE "A" level or West African "A" Level subjects at one sitting. Indian students must have best four academic subjects from the All India Senior Secondary School Certificate or completion of the Indian School Certificate (Grade 12). Malaysian students must have a minimum of two academic STPM "principal" level subjects at one sitting. Students from Pakistan should have a bachelor degree or one of the international qualifications such as IB and A levels as listed. Singaporean students should have a minimum of two academic GCE "A" level subjects at one sitting and students from USA must have undertaken SATs (Math and Verbal) or ACTs and provide proof of graduation from High School. They should also satisfy the following English Language requirements: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the sub-tests of speaking, listening, reading and writing; TOEFL (IBT): 90 overall with a minimum score of 24 in writing; TOEFL (PBT): 577 overall with a minimum score of 5.0 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Combined Universities Language Test (CULT): 70 overall with a minimum score of 17.0 in each of the sub-tests of speaking, listening, reading and writing and UNSW Institute of Languages University English Entry Course (UEEC): successful completion of the UEEC with a grade of C+ (grade point 7.0) and a minimum score of 20 in the writing component.

Application details:

Students currently completing an Australian Year 12 (either in Australia or offshore), NZ NCEA Level 3 qualification or the International Baccalaureate in Australia must apply through Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Other students should send the completed application form along with certified copies of original documents, including academic transcripts from high school and any post-secondary study as well as original copies of English language test results and an application fee of $100 to The University of New South Wales, The Direct Admissions Office, UNSW, Sydney, 2052, Australia. Students can also apply online.

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