Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design
PGCertProdDesign
Duration
6 months full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Master of Product Design
- 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 Product Design
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Download Brochure
Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design (PGCertProdDesign) offers both practical and theoretical studies in designing product concepts for home, business, and commercial industry use.
UC’s dedicated product design facilities, including 3D printing labs, laboratories, and an AR/VR gaming lounge, will give you the opportunity to build your own products during study.
Those seeking to learn how to commercialise a product or service idea (design background not required) may want to consider the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation or Master of Product Innovation.
Entry to the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design requires an appropriate design-related degree (eg, the Bachelor of Product Design) with a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses, or other qualifications of an equivalent standard.
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 Product Design 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 Product Design involves up to 60 points of compulsory and elective courses (30 points of each).
Starting in February or July, the programme requires 6 months of full-time study. Part-time study is also available for up to 2 years.
The PGCertProdDesign includes compulsory and elective courses that allow personalised study into the commercial lifecycle of particular kinds of products.
Compulsory courses
Elective courses
Select two courses that best suit your interests and expertise:
- PROD611 Design and Manufacture
- PROD612 Bio-Inspired Design
- PROD613 Development of Interdisciplinary Practice and Self
- PROD614 Design Ethics
- PROD621 Games for Health & Wellbeing
- PROD622 Immersive Collaborative Play and Design
- PROD623 Gamification for Enterprises
- PROD631 Fragrance Design
- PROD632 Special Topics in Cosmetic Product Formulation
- any approved 400-level course
UC offers a Master of Product Design and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Product Design.
Credit from your completed courses in the PGCertProdDesign can be transferred to the Master of Product Design, provided you have not already graduated with the Certificate beforehand.
Our Product Design graduates will find work in areas that have need for advanced experience in customer focus, product design and testing, and advertising.
This could include roles within marketing consultancies, education and training services, government, regulation and quality assurance (QA) testing, and a range of enterprises.
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 | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 60 | Special (Set) Programme Fee | $19,000 |
Contact us
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design.
For study planning help, contact Te Kura Hanga Otinga | School of Product Design.
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