Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering

Develop the skills to take your engineering career to the next level in as little as one year with the Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering.

Explore the latest developments in engineering and advance your engineering knowledge, as well as your technical and analytical skills. You can choose from a wide range of courses in electrical, electronic, mechanical or production engineering. Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering will be well placed for further study in the Master of Engineering.

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Minimum entry requirements

If you have New Zealand qualifications

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

If you have qualifications from another country

See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree (in a relevant professional subject)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6

Minimum scores

Percentage:
40
Degree classification:
n/a
Letter criteria:
D
GPA 10 point scale:
4

Accepted qualification:
1. Diploma IV-Sarjana sains terapan AND / OR
2. Sarjana (SI)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6

Minimum scores

Percentage:
55
Degree classification:
n/a
Letter criteria:
C
GPA 4 point scale:
2

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6

Minimum scores

Percentage:
50
Letter criteria:
C
GPA 4 point scale:
2

Accepted qualification:
1. Bachelor’s degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR
2. Bachelor’s degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR
3. Bachelor’s degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6

Minimum scores

GPA 4 point scale:
1
GPA 1 (Excellent)-5 point scale:
3

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6

Minimum scores

Percentage:
60
Letter criteria:
D
GPA 4 point scale:
1

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6

Minimum scores

GPA 10 point scale:
5
GPA 4 point scale:
2

If your country is not listed, view our general entry requirements for postgraduate programmes

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Further your understanding of specialist engineering topics with the Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering and choose from a variety of advanced engineering courses.

You need to complete eight courses (a total of 120 points) from the courses below.

Choose eight courses from

More details about courses in the Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering

Email us for more information: engpg@aut.ac.nz

Enrolment in courses is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of courses.

Graduates from this programme have the opportunity to move into a variety of engineering organisations, including large multinationals and specialised smaller companies. Careers could range from consulting to technical sales.

  • Management of technology companies
  • Research career
Quick facts
Programme code:
AK3566
Level:
8
Points:
120
Duration:
1 year full-time / part-time available
Campus:
City Campus
Starts:
23 Feb 2026
13 Jul 2026

Key semester dates
Fees
Domestic
$11,851.60 (for 120 points)
($10,630 tuition fees + $1,221.60 student services levy)
International
$49,521.60 (for 120 points)
($48,300 tuition fees + $1,221.60 student services levy)
  • Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
  • 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.
  • Fees-free study may be available for domestic students

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