University of Technology Sydney

Graduate Certificate in Property Development Online

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Understand the commercial and technical foundations of property development. Explore feasibility, transactions and construction requirements, with an option to pursue further postgraduate study.

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Course overview

This course suits professionals seeking broader development knowledge, including those bringing experience from property, construction, real estate, trades and other parts of the built environment.

Study how feasibility is modelled and how property transactions contribute to a development opportunity. Examine construction technology and regulation to understand the requirements affecting what can be delivered. The development process provides the connecting framework, helping you consider how these different elements influence a proposal and its progression.

The curriculum focuses on key development foundations, giving you a structured way to examine the knowledge you already use and the areas you want to understand more closely. It offers a shorter postgraduate option within the property development discipline. The qualification can stand alone or provide a pathway into the UTS Master of Property Development. Further study offers broader coverage of development finance, valuation, market analysis and elective areas. 

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
8 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,675
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a part-time study load of 24 credit points (four subjects) per year.
Intake
January, 2027
March, 2027
May, 2027
July, 2027
August, 2027
October, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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What you will study

The course comprises 24 credit points, made up of four core subjects (six credit points each).

  • Development Feasibility and Modelling  
  • Property Transactions  
  • Construction Technology and Regulation  
  • Property Development Process 

Entry requirements

Applicants must demonstrate one of the following:

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent  ​
  • A minimum of 5 years’ full-time (or equivalent part-time), or equivalent part-time, relevant professional work experience*

* Relevant professional work experience may include, but is not limited to: 

  • Qualified tradespeople (e.g. electricians, carpenters, plumbers, and builders)
  • Licensed property agents holding a NSW Class 1 licence (active or expired), such as Real Estate Agents or Strata Managing Agents, or equivalent licences in other Australian states, with experience across core aspects of real estate business operations
  • Individuals currently working, or who have previously worked, in the built environment at a managerial level 

English language requirements

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is:

  • Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.5; or
  • TOEFL: internet-based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 24; or
  • AE6: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 overall with a writing score of 58; or
  • C1A/C2P: 176-184 overall with a writing score of 176.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Your previous studies or employment experience can be acknowledged as credit towards your online postgraduate studies, provided that it meets the relevant course requirements.

If you receive a UTS offer of enrolment, and you’ve undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning. UTS doesn’t determine recognition of prior learning until an offer of enrolment is accepted.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Gain foundational skills in financial feasibility analysis, property valuation methodologies and development sustainability that are essential for smaller-scale residential, commercial and retail projects. Build a solid theoretical and practical understanding of property law, planning systems and environmental regulation, with opportunities to apply these concepts to the frameworks and requirements relevant to your own state or territory.
  • Enhance your ability to communicate effectively and navigate complex property development scenarios across varied Australian contexts. Strengthen your problem-solving capabilities by applying both technical and soft skills to develop creative solutions for built-environment challenges. Lead project teams with a practical, hands-on approach, ensuring that developments remain community-focused and commercially viable across diverse regional and metropolitan settings.
  • Apply key principles of urban management and development, examining the economic, environmental and social factors that influence growth in different Australian regions. Learn to assess and address the social value of developments, ensuring that projects contribute positively to community liveability and sustainability while managing climate-related risks unique to varying jurisdictions.
  • Develop a strong understanding of property investment principles and the financial management of property developments. Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to the planning and financing of projects in different state and territory contexts, ensuring developments are resilient, sustainable and responsive to changing market conditions across Australia.

Career outcomes

Graduates are equipped to pursue managerial, analytical, consulting and planning roles in the property development field. 

  • Property Development Assistant
  • Assistant Development Manager
  • Real Estate Analyst
  • Development Analyst
  • Project Officer, Property
  • Property Project Coordinator
  • Urban Planning Coordinator
  • Property Research Assistant
  • Site Acquisition Coordinator
  • Construction or Development Support Officer

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative tuition fee per subject in 2027: $4,675 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative total tuition fee in 2027: $18,700 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points (normally four subjects) per year.

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of subjects studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of courses.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.