Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering PGCertCivilEng

University of Auckland

New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

60 Points

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 26,421 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering PGCertCivilEng

About

Civil Engineers are responsible for the design and construction of infrastructure like buildings, transportation systems, water and wastewater facilities, ports, bridges and urban environments. This programme will teach you discipline-specific knowledge that will enable you to solve problems and improve people’s standard of living.

The PGCertCivilEng upskills students for employment as civil engineers and serves as a flexible qualification for students who do not wish to commit to a full masters or diploma. Graduates meeting the appropriate entry standards may proceed to masters study.

Disciplines

Engineering

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 60 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 2.5

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Taught 60 points

You must have completed either a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a GPA of at least 2.5 in 60 points above Stage III.

Bachelor's degrees in relevant fields such as applied science and technology may be considered with a GPA of 3.0 in at least 60 points above Stage II.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 60 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.0

An undergraduate degree
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands below 6.0.

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Taught 60 points

You must have completed an engineering degree or an undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as applied science or technology. Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution) and you will need a GPE of 3.0

Career

Where could this programme take you?

The PGCertCivilEng aims to provide graduates with knowledge, skills and competencies aligned to the roles and responsibilities of Civil Engineers who design, construct, and deliver physical infrastructure systems, but with a more narrow focus and a curriculum comprising of 60 points. The programme upskills students for practice as a Civil Engineer, and serves as a flexible qualification for students who do not wish to commit to a full masters or diploma. Graduates meeting the appropriate entry standards may proceed to Masters study.

Jobs related to this programme

Civil Engineer
Construction Engineer
Construction Project Manager
Design Engineer
Engineering Manager
Environmental Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Structural Engineer

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.