Graduate Diploma in Heritage Conservation

About the course

This postgraduate programme at The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus) campus delivers advanced Architecture & Building knowledge and professional practice. Postgraduate modules emphasise systems design, project management, and advanced engineering analysis. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting the conservation and adaptive reuse of heritage places across public, private and community sectors. Potential pathways include heritage consultant or advisor, conservation planner, policy or compliance roles in government agencies, and work with cultural institutions, property owners and development teams. The course develops capability to document and assess significance and contribute to conservation management and policy. This is Graduate Diploma preparation for professional practice in Architecture & Building heritage conservation.

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)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)