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Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Study the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering and explore the latest developments in engineering.
You can choose from a wide range of courses in electrical, electronic, mechanical or production engineering. Throughout your studies you advance your engineering knowledge, as well as your technical and analytical skills. Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering will be well placed for further study at postgraduate level.
Start date: 2021
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Start date: 2022
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Minimum entry requirements
Completed one of the following:
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology, including ENGE601, or equivalent OR
- A professional qualification or relevant professional experience approved by the dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
This postgraduate certificate consists of specialist engineering topics designed to enable students to move from undergraduate to postgraduate level.
Study online and complete the courses below.
All courses last one semester and you must complete 60 points in total.
Complete the following courses
- ENGE817 STEM Research Methods (15 points)
- ENGE800 Engineering Numerical Techniques and Statistical Analysis (15 points)
- ENGE804 Advancements in Solar Energy (15 points)
- ENGE808 Advanced Measuring Systems (15 points)
International students: study online now, get cross-credits to do your master's degree in New Zealand later
If you're an international student hoping to study in New Zealand once the borders reopen, you can start you studies by completing the postgraduate certificate online. Later on, you may be able to cross-credit your courses to the Master of Engineering and come to New Zealand to finish your studies.
Complete 60 points from
You must take 30 points in one subject area and no more than 30 points from the specialist readings courses ENGE809 - ENGE811.
General engineering courses
- ENEL803 Electrical Design and Protection (15 points)
- ENGE800 Engineering Numerical Techniques and Statistical Analysis (15 points)
- ENGE801 Advanced Engineering Mathematics (15 points)
- ENGE803 Innovation Management (15 points)
- ENGE804 Advancements in Solar Energy (15 points)
- ENGE807 Selected Topics in System Modelling (15 points)
- ENGE808 Advanced Measuring Systems (15 points)
- ENGE810 Specialist Readings B (15 points)
- ENGE811 Specialist Readings C (15 points)
- ENGE812 Specialist Readings D (15 points)
Architectural Engineering and Construction Engineering courses
- ENBU800 Structural Engineering Design (15 points)
- ENBU801 Structural Dynamics (15 points)
- ENBU802 Architectural Systems (15 points)
- ENBU803 Architecture Design and Development II (15 points)
- ENBU804 Building Construction II (15 points)
- ENBU805 Foundation Engineering (15 points)
- ENBU806 Off-Site Construction (15 points)
- ENBU807 Construction Equipment and Utilisation (15 points)
- ENBU808 Construction Technology (15 points)
Computer Engineering/Biomedical Technology courses
- ENEL808 Computer Vision (15 points)
- ENSE807 Digital Signal Processing (15 points)
- ENSE808 Digital Systems Design (15 points)
- ENSE809 Real Time Systems (15 points)
- ENSE810 Embedded Software Engineering (15 points)
Manufacturing/ Materials Technologies/ Mechanical courses
- ENME800 Robotics and Automation (15 points)
- ENME803 Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis (15 points)
- ENME804 Advanced Mechanical Design (15 points)
- ENME806 Biomedical Thermofluids Modelling (15 points)
- ENME807 Advanced Manufacturing Technology (15 points)
- ENME808 Advanced Operations Management (15 points)
- ENME809 Internal Combustion Engines (15 points)
- ENME811 Advanced CAD/CAM Applications (30 points)
Power/Energy System Engineering courses
- ENEL804 Sustainable Energy Systems (15 points)
- ENEL809 Advanced Control Systems (15 points)
- ENEL810 System Identification and Adaptive Control (15 points)
- ENEL811 Optimal Control (15 points)
- ENEL812 Electrical Power Systems: Integrated Analysis (15 points)
- ENEL813 Power Systems in Quality Management (15 points)
Telecommunications Engineering courses
More details about courses in this programme
Detailed programme structure and Course outlines (Blackboard)
Email us for more information: engpg@aut.ac.nz
Enrolment in courses is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of courses. A Course may not be offered if there aren't enough students enrolled in it.
Quick facts
Programme code:
AK1296
Level:
8
Points:
60
Duration:
0.5 years full-time / part-time available
Campus:
City Campus
Online study
Online study
Starts:
12 Jul 2021
28 Feb 2022
18 Jul 2022
28 Feb 2022
18 Jul 2022
Fees:
Domestic
$4,404
International
$20,621
$4,404
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a workload of 60 points in 2021. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
- Check if you're eligible for fees-free study
$20,621
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a workload of 60 points in 2021. The exact tuition fee will depend on courses selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.
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