Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
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Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
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
- 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
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 not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
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.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
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.
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
The PGCertCivilEng can be awarded unendorsed, or endorsed in:
- Construction Management
- Earthquake Engineering
- 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.
Courses towards the degree are listed in Schedule S and Schedule E to the Master of Civil Engineering. A minimum of 45 points will need to be chosen from a single subject to qualify for the Certificate with an endorsement.
Domestic students
2025 tuition fee estimate: $5,073 (60 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $5,377 (60 points)
International students
2025 tuition fee estimate: $24,950 (60 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $25,950 (60 points)
2027 tuition fee estimate: $27,300 (60 points)
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
Graduates of the PGCertCivilEng have a number of qualifications they continue on to at UC:
- Master of Civil Engineering
- Master of Architectural Engineering
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Engineering Management
- Master of Engineering Studies
- Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
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.
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- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
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