Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
PGCertCivilEng
Duration
6 months full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Master of Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering
- 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 Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Download Brochure
Overview
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.
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.
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.
Before completing the Certificate with an endorsement, you must first complete 30 points (two courses) from Part I of your preferred endorsement subject. Entry into the endorsement is then subject to GPA level and approval from the programme coordinator. Once approved, you will need to complete 15 points (one course) from Part II of your subject endorsement. The remaining 15 points can be chosen from the prescribed list of civil engineering topics.
Students that want to complete their certificate unendorsed, or are unable to get into their endorsement, can complete their 60 points (four courses) from the prescribed list of civil engineering topics.
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.
Courses towards an endorsement subject are listed in Schedule S to the Master of Civil Engineering. You will need to complete two courses from Part I of your endorsement before gaining approval to continue. Once approved for your endorsement, you will complete one course from Part II. The remaining 15 points can be chosen from the courses listed in Schedule E to the Master of Civil Engineering.
Courses for the unendorsed option (up to 60 points) are chosen from Schedule E to the Master of Civil Engineering.
Graduates of the PGCertCivilEng have a number of qualifications they continue on to at UC:
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 and graduate profiles.
- 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 you can do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
See Tuition Fee Structure for more information
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2023 | 60 | Fee estimate. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $4,656 |
| 2022 | 60 | Fee estimate. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $4,531 |
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) | Fees (NZD) Excl GST |
| 2022 | 60 | Special (Set) Programme Fee | $22,500 | $19,565 |
| 2023 | 60 | Special (Set) Programme Fee | $23,000 | $20,000 |
Contact us
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering.
For study planning help, contact Te Tari Pūhanga Metarahi, Rawa Taiao | Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering.
Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
Phone +64 3 369 4222
Email collegeofengineering@canterbury.ac.nz