Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
- Degree Structure - Start In
- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
120
Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
Introduction
UC’s Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (PGDipAI) offers you the opportunity to learn more in-depth about artificial intelligence and develop skills highly sought after by employers.
Studying AI courses at university will keep you aware of global trends in AI development to help innovate for new and emerging technologies.
Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
What will my study involve?
- Delve into advanced AI topics such as deep learning and computer vision.
- Learn to critically examine AI trends, use-cases, and practices in industry.
- Customise your study with a whole range of elective courses.
Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
Entry requirements
To enrol in the PGDipAI, you will need to have previously completed a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
You will need to have a B Grade Average in 60 points of your 300-level courses in your previous degree.
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 Diploma in Artificial Intelligence 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 Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
How do I plan my diploma?
The PGDipAI is made up of 120 points of courses, which includes 60 points of compulsory courses and 60 points of electives courses.
Beginning in either February or July, the Diploma will take 1 year of full-time study, or up to 3 years part-time.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence.
Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
Subjects and courses
Compulsory courses
- COSC401 Machine Learning
- COSC428 Computer Vision
- COSC440 Deep Learning
- PHIL425 Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Elective courses
Choose up to 60 points from the following (excluding project or research thesis courses):
- DATA425 Foundations of Deep Learning
- DATA430 Medical Data Informatics
- ENCE461 Embedded Systems 2
- Computer Science 400-level courses
- Software Engineering 400-level courses
With approval from the Head of Department, you may choose to substitute a maximum of 30 points from other subjects at 400 or 600-level, for example in MATH, STAT, MBIS, or others.
Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
Further study
UC also offers a Master of Artificial Intelligence.
The AI master’s degree includes the same courses as the Diploma, plus an additional 60-point project course.
With approval and meeting requirements, you may choose to transfer your completed courses from the Diploma to the Master’s.
Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
Career opportunities
Graduates will enter the workforce with advanced AI training and be equipped with the ability to keep up with AI innovations in industry.
This programme will also give you the confidence to engage with professional clients and other AI experts.
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.
