@Chris91 said:
@athelene, got good insight from what you said. I do have a partner going there with me.
I've read your previous comments about taking Master of Architectural Science like you did, kudos to that. But do you have any opinion on graduate diplomas? yeah, cause they're quite cheaper than the master's.
Anyway i'll probably need to hire an agent.
You are nominating architectural draftsperson, so I think it's not necessary for you to do a master's degree---unless gusto mo talaga. In my opinion, doing a Master of Architecture could get you a positive skills assessment for architect (thus skipping the OQA pathway), pero yun nga mahal ang uni fees.
Graduate Diploma is AQF Level 8, which is higher than a bachelor degree but lower than a master's degree. If studied full time, it is only a one-year study (Graduate Certificate is for one sem lang). It is, of course, cheaper than a 2-year master's degree, but as far as I know, the only ones usually offering Graduate Diplomas are universities. Bale parang exit options sila if you don't want to complate a full master's degree. At USyd they offer GradDip and GradCert for Architectural Science, but wala for Architecture (they only have MArch). UniMelb offers a GradCert in Design for Health and Wellbeing.
[https://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/architecture/postgraduate/coursework/architectural_science_rules.shtml](https://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/architecture/postgraduate/coursework/architectural_science_rules.shtml)
[https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-certificate-in-design-for-health-and-wellbeing/](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-certificate-in-design-for-health-and-wellbeing/)
Take note that the Graduate Diploma is different from a Diploma or Advanced Diploma, which are actually lower than a bachelor degree. If you are looking to upskill within the architecture field, I would recommend Master of Architecture or the GradDip/GradCert programs, unless you are looking to change industry/field. You can probably get away with doing a diploma or advanced diploma, pero kailangan talaga ma-justify mo yung "downgrade" to a lower AQF level sa GTE mo. Usually kasi hinahanap ng immigration officer yung progression of study (meaning yung aaralin mo is higher dun sa previous qualification mo).
AQF Level Qualification Degree Level
5 Diploma - Undergraduate
6 Advanced Diploma - Undergraduate
7 Bachelor degree - Undergraduate
8 Graduate Certificate - Postgraduate
8 Graduate Diploma - Postgraduate
9 Master degree - Postgraduate
Source: [https://www.teqsa.gov.au/australian-qualifications-framework
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