Graduate Diploma in Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building

About the course

This graduate diploma develops specialist capability in energy-efficient and sustainable building design and practice. You’ll explore how buildings use resources and how to improve performance through better materials choices, water management and energy efficiency strategies. Designed for professionals seeking to broaden or formalise sustainability expertise, the program builds applied skills relevant to the built environment at graduate level in Architecture & Building.

Career outcome

Graduates may work across sustainable building and environmental performance roles in the construction and property sectors, consulting, and government or compliance settings. Typical opportunities include sustainable building designer, environmental consultant, sustainability compliance officer, sustainability manager, and related policy or advisory roles focused on improving building efficiency and reducing environmental impact. This prepares you for graduate-level careers in Architecture & Building.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)