Property & Development
Graduate Certificate in Property & Development
Term 1, Term 3
Part-time
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Gain skills to effectively manage property development projects
The Graduate Certificate is the first tier of a sequence of postgraduate programs in Property and Development. It is undertaken on a part-time basis over two terms with students completing two courses in each term. You will learn about property and development principles and techniques needed to effectively manage property development projects.
The Graduate Certificate program is suited to practicing personnel in relevant fields including building, construction management, construction economics, civil engineering, mining engineering, project management, quantity surveying, real estate or equivalent, who wishes to enhance their career opportunities.
This program also provides an opportunity to those who have relevant professional experience but limited formal qualifications to study at the graduate level.

Key Information
The Graduate Certificate in Property and Development is a 0.5-year program, taught over 1 full year, consisting of 4 courses (24 Units Of Credit/UOC).
This program can only be undertaken on a part-time basis.
The program includes:
• 4 Core Courses
Key Areas of Study
Property Performance Analysis
Property Valuation
Property Investment and Finance
Property Industry Application
Property Development and Feasibility Analysis
Real Property Law
Progression Pathway
The Graduate Certificate in Property and Development is an articulated pathway to the Master of Property and Development.
For course listing, descriptions and timetables please see the UNSW Online Handbook.
The Graduate Certificate program is suited to practicing personnel in relevant fields including building, construction management, construction economics, civil engineering, mining engineering, project management, quantity surveying, real estate or equivalent, who wishes to enhance their career opportunities.
Related Degrees
Master of Property and Development
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In the 2015 Excellence for Research in Australia (ERA) UNSW was rated as the equal-top university nationally in Built Environment and Design. Its rating in Urban Planning research was also the joint highest in Australia.
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Professional accreditation
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Dynamic program to adapt to current changes
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Learn from academic expertise
To be eligible for this program you must have:
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as building, construction management, construction economics, civil engineering, mining engineering, material engineering, architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, quantity surveying, property development, real estate or business OR
- A recognised college or university diploma in a relevant field with a minimum of 3 years of work experience in the property industry at a management level OR
- A recognised professional qualification in property industry related areas eg Associate membership of API or RICS plus 5 years of work experience in the property industry at a management level OR
- A recognised Bachelor degree or college or university diploma not related to activities of the property industry plus a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the property industry at a management level.
International Students
As this program can only be done on a part-time basis, it is not available to international students.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Property & Development students with a credit average or above may apply for entry into the Master of Property and Development program (8127) with full credits for the completed courses. Upgrading with full credits is permitted only when the Graduate Certificate has been completed but not awarded.
All domestic and international students can apply for postgraduate coursework online:
- Apply online (International students must pay an application fee of $125.)
Application deadlines:
- Term 1 (February) - apply by 30 November*
- Term 3 (September) - apply by 31 July
Late applications may be accepted after the closing dates subject to the availability of places.
If you gain entry into a program at UNSW, you can then be assessed for transfer credit for courses (subjects) studied in your previous degree.
All domestic and international students can apply for postgraduate coursework online:
- Apply online (International students must pay an application fee of $125.)
Application deadlines:
- Term 1 (February) - apply by 30 November*
- Term 3 (September) - apply by 31 July
Late applications may be accepted after the closing dates subject to the availability of places.
If you gain entry into a program at UNSW, you can then be assessed for transfer credit for courses (subjects) studied in your previous degree.
A wide variety of scholarships and awards are available to support you when you are starting and throughout your degree. Whether it is academic, sporting, equity, indigenous, rural, degree specific, or travel and exchange you can find a scholarship that suits you.
The faculty has a number of scholarships and prizes offered to students enrolled in its programs. For information, including general scholarships available to UNSW local and international students and closing dates for applications, visit the UNSW Scholarships Website.
Fees
Tuition fees for full fee paying (non-Commonwealth supported students) local students and international students are calculated on the actual number of units of credit undertaken per term.
Student Activity Fees
When you enrol each year the University asks that you make a financial contribution to help provide services, amenities and representation for all students on campus. These include sporting facilities, subsidised food outlets, campus media, entertainment, student resources and leisure programs.
UNSW Student Contribution Charges
Students enrolling in Australian Universities for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) will pay CSP (Student Contribution) fees based on the calendar year they enrol, selected courses (subjects) and if their study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year). Please refer to the UNSW Degree Finder website for indicative first year & full program CSP fees. More information on CSP fee rates can be found at the UNSW Commonwealth Supported fees website.
Fee Schedule for Full Fee Paying Students
Tuition fees for full fee paying non-Commonwealth supported students local students and international students are calculated on the actual number of units of credit undertaken per term. All fees related information is available from myUNSW website.
Books and Equipment
Don't rush out to buy anything before your first class. Academic staff will advise you as to essential equipment and textbooks. In general studio-based programs will have higher additional costs than non-studio based programs. Costs for books, stationery and equipment vary greatly, but you should allow approximately $1000 a year for these expenses. This figure excludes computing requirements.
Living Expenses
There are a number of factors which will influence your cost of living, for example, rent will vary considerably depending on the type of property and its location. Other essential costs are food, transport, entertainment, clothing and any incidental expenses related to your programs such as field trips. As a general guide, students should have at least $2000 to cover the initial establishment expenses such as rental bond and basic furniture and allow for average weekly expenses of about $350.