Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering
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Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering
Advance your Software Engineering knowledge and develop specialised industry skills with UC’s Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering.
Through project-based learning you’ll gain hands-on experience in the engineering, design, architecture, security, and delivery of advanced software systems.
Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering
- Design software intensive systems.
- Learn to evaluate threats, implement secure coding, and govern privacy and data sovereignty.
- Explore global industry standards and worldwide trends.
- Complete assignments, labs, case studies, projects, reports, presentations, and exams.
Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering
- Design software intensive systems.
- Learn to evaluate threats, implement secure coding, and govern privacy and data sovereignty.
- Explore global industry standards and worldwide trends.
- Complete assignments, labs, case studies, projects, reports, presentations, and exams.
Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering
To enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering at UC you must have qualified for one of the following with at least a B Grade Point Average:
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Software Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate of Software Engineering
- Or an equivalent qualification from an Aotearoa New Zealand university.
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 Diploma in Software 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 Diploma in Software Engineering
To enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering at UC you must have qualified for one of the following with at least a B Grade Point Average:
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Software Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate of Software Engineering
- Or an equivalent qualification from an Aotearoa New Zealand university.
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 Diploma in Software 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 Diploma in Software Engineering
The Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering consists of 120 points made up of:
- five compulsory courses (60 points)
- 30 points from group 1 elective courses
- 30 points from group 2 elective courses
The programme is completed within 1 year of full-time study, or up to 2 years part-time. Part-time study is only open to domestic students. The PGDipSE can be started in February each year.
For full requirements see Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering
The Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering consists of 120 points made up of:
- five compulsory courses (60 points)
- 30 points from group 1 elective courses
- 30 points from group 2 elective courses
The programme is completed within 1 year of full-time study, or up to 2 years part-time. Part-time study is only open to domestic students. The PGDipSE can be started in February each year.
For full requirements see Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering
To complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering you must complete 120 points including:
All of the following five courses:
- ENGR600 - Māori and Pacific Engagement and Consultation
- SENG404 - Software Requirements and Architecture
- SENG407 - Software Engineering Design and Processes
- SENG409 - Web Computing Architectures
- SENG601 - Advanced Software Engineering
AND 30 points from these elective courses in group 1
AND a further 30 points from these elective courses in group 2
Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering
To complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering you must complete 120 points including:
All of the following five courses:
- ENGR600 - Māori and Pacific Engagement and Consultation
- SENG404 - Software Requirements and Architecture
- SENG407 - Software Engineering Design and Processes
- SENG409 - Web Computing Architectures
- SENG601 - Advanced Software Engineering
AND 30 points from these elective courses in group 1
AND a further 30 points from these elective courses in group 2
Domestic students
Tuition fee estimate to be confirmed.
International students
2027 tuition fee estimate: $40,200 (120 points)
2028 tuition fee estimate: $42,200 (120 points)
Domestic students
Tuition fee estimate to be confirmed.
International students
2027 tuition fee estimate: $40,200 (120 points)
2028 tuition fee estimate: $42,200 (120 points)
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering who can also provide evidence of relevant work experience or demonstrated leadership in extra curricular activities may apply to be admitted to the Master of Software Engineering.
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering who can also provide evidence of relevant work experience or demonstrated leadership in extra curricular activities may apply to be admitted to the Master of Software Engineering.
