Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
PGCertEng
Duration
6 months full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Master of 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 Engineering
- Master of Engineering Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Download Brochure
Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering caters for professional engineers seeking advanced technical training or students looking for a one-year advanced qualification.
The Certificate can be awarded unendorsed, or endorsed in one of the following disciplines:
Subject to meeting degree requirements, graduates can also transfer to a Master of Engineering.
You will normally need to have a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours or Bachelor of Science with Honours degree in relevant subjects, or in exceptional cases have qualified for the award of another appropriate qualification.
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 Engineering or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
Contact Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering for the application form to enrol.
Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
The PGCertEng is made up of a combination of 400 and 600-level courses, with specific combinations to meet the requirements of the endorsements.
The Certificate can be completed in 6 months full-time. It can also be studied for up to 4 years part-time.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering.
The Certificate may be unendorsed, or endorsement in one of the subject options below:
The endorsement option includes at least 45 points of subject courses, with a maximum of 15 points from an approved list of electives.
The unendorsed option includes at least 30 points chosen from an approved list of electives, and a maximum of 30 points chosen from a secondary list of electives.
See the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering for more details on course requirements.
You can go on to study:
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
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) |
| 2024 | 60 | Fee estimate. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $4,784 |
| 2023 | 60 | Fee estimate. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $4,656 |
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2024 | 60 | Special (Set) Programme Fee | $24,000 |
| 2023 | 60 | Special (Set) Programme Fee | $23,000 |
Contact us
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in 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 engdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz