Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
- Degree Structure - Duration
- 6 months full-time
60
Overview
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
Introduction
Developing students with specialised knowledge and practice in civil infrastructure, the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering (PGCertCivilEng) is an ideal qualification for those wanting an advanced background in designing and managing civil engineering projects.
The PGCertCivilEng can be awarded unendorsed, or endorsed in:
- Construction Management
- Earthquake Engineering
- Renewable Energy
- Transportation Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Structural Fire Engineering
- Water Engineering
For more information on the disciplines within the PGCertCivilEng, visit the Civil Engineering postgraduate information webpage.
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
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Entry requirements
Those that have completed a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours or a Bachelor of Science with Honours in a relevant subject may be admitted to the programme with approval.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
- Further Study - Body
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Further study
Graduates of the PGCertCivilEng have a number of qualifications they continue on to at UC:
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
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Career opportunities
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering will offer employers more specialist knowledge in civil engineering, for example in transport, fire, water, construction, and geotechnical areas in industry. They will be well suited to advanced practice, or even research in these areas.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
2024 tuition fees estimate (per 60 points):
- Domestic — $4,786
- International — $24,000
2023 tuition fees estimate (per 60 points):
- Domestic — $4,656
- International — $23,000
SSL estimate (per 60 points):
- 2024 — $550.20
- 2023 — $496.20
Planning my study
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
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How do I plan my certificate?
The Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering includes 60 points (four courses), and can be awarded unendorsed or with an endorsement in a specialised area of civil engineering. It can be completed in 6 months full-time, or up to 2 years part-time.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering.
