Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Engineering
PGCertArchEng
Duration
6 months full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Master of Architectural Engineering
- Master of Engineering Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Duration
6 months full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Master of Architectural Engineering
- Master of Engineering Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Download Brochure
Overview
The building industry needs more design professionals with technical mastery in their discipline, and advanced knowledge and skills in whole-building performance, collaboration, integrated design, and digital methods.
This programme will provide at-work building design professionals with 'practice-focused' education, and is driven by the need to improve the sustainability and affordability of buildings, which is best achieved by taking a holistic approach to integrated building design.
UC is ranked 8th in the world for Civil Engineering (Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2019), and in the top 100 universities in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2019).
A student for the Postgraduate Certificate of Architectural Engineering (PGCertArchEng) must have completed a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours or equivalent.
Students with English as an additional language are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
Students are strongly advised to have at least one year of professional practical experience before applying. Students will be approved by the College of Engineering Dean (Academic) based on the standard of their previous studies and work experience.
The relevance and standard of undergraduate studies, and any subsequent professional work experience, are the main criteria of approval. Students will normally be expected to have at least a B Grade Point Average in their 300-level courses.
For the full entry requirements see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural 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.
The Certificate is comprised of 60 points, including two compulsory courses and two optional courses.
There are flexible study options available, including part-time study and online learning to minimise on-campus time requirements. The PGCertArchEng will take 6 months full-time to complete, or up to 2 years part-time.
Students must complete two compulsory courses and two optional courses from the Schedule.
Compulsory courses:
Plus two courses from:
- ENAE 603 Structural Design Practice
- ENAE 604 Structural Assessment and Retrofit
- ENAE 605 Sustainable Building Design Practice
- ENAE 606 Building Modelling and Integrated Design
- ENAE 607 Building Energy Systems Design Practice
- ENAE 608 HVAC and Lighting Design Practice
For the up-to-date course list see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Engineering.
Students who complete the Certificate with a B Grade Point Average, or better, may go onto the Master of Architectural Engineering, the Master of Engineering Studies, or the Master of Engineering in Management.
Uc also offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a variety of engineering subjects.
Knowledge gained from this Certificate will provide graduates with the skills to communicate complex design issues, options, and solutions with clients, team members, and other stake holders, including risks and their mitigation.
Graduates will be able to understand key concepts related to planning, building costs, value, quality, aesthetics, resilience, roles and responsibilities, regulatory environment, built environment systems, and sustainability.
Useful information:
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See Tuition Fee Structure for more information
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2019 | 60 | Banded Fee - total tuition fee dependent on course selection | $4,321 |
| 2020 | 60 | Banded Fee - total tuition fee dependent on course selection | $4,407 |
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2019 | 60 | Special (Set) Programme Fee | $21,000 |
| 2020 | 60 | Special (Set) Programme Fee | $22,000 |
Contact us
For full requirements see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Engineering.
For course advice contact the College of Engineering:
College of Engineering | Te Rāngai Pūkaha
University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
Phone +64 3 369 4222
Email engdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz