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Graduate Diploma in Project Management

Graduate Diploma.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Project Management provides a concise pathway to build core project management capability for complex projects. You’ll develop practical methodologies plus modelling and analytical skills to help design and implement projects across a wide range of sectors. Designed for professionals seeking a shorter qualification than the master’s, it can also support progression into the Master of Project Management in management practice. The programme builds executive-level capability in strategy, finance, operations, and organisational leadership for global business environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply project management tools and frameworks to plan, deliver and evaluate projects in government, consulting and private organisations. The course supports roles such as project officer, project coordinator, project administrator or junior project manager, and can strengthen capability for team leads moving into project-based work. This graduate diploma is aimed at professional project management practice in business and commerce contexts. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Entry requirements

Australian bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum 60% or a University of Sydney Graduate Certificate in Project Management with a minimum 60%.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$57,900 per year

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CSP: A$9,537
Full Fee Paying: A$40,700

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Information

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1 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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GNPRJMGT2000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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