Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering – PGDipCivilEng

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, a student must have completed:

either

a the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University in a relevant subject with a Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher in 120 points above Stage III, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

b the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative.

2 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve admission of a student who has not met the above requirement, but who has attained an equivalent qualification or extensive professional experience in engineering.

Note: Whether a degree is considered relevant will depend on the courses taken in that degree and the specialisation a student intends to complete. As well as degrees in Engineering, degrees in applied science or technology, for example, may be considered relevant.

3 A student admitted to this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

4 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

5 Of the 120 points required for this postgraduate diploma, a student must pass:

either

a (i) 45 points: ENGGEN 730, 742, ENVENG 702

and

(ii) 75 points from other courses listed in the Master of Civil Engineering Schedule, excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses

or

b (i) 45 points: ENGGEN 730, 742, ENVENG 702

and

(ii) 75 points from other courses in one of the specialisations listed in the Master of Civil Engineering Schedule, excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses.

6 This postgraduate diploma will be conferred with an endorsement in a specialisation only if the requirements in Regulation 5b are satisfied.

7 A student who has previously passed any course the same as, or similar to, the courses required for this qualification must substitute an alternative course as approved by the Programme Director or nominee.

8 With the prior approval of the Programme Director or nominee, up to 30 points may be replaced by other appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this or another university.

9 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity Course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

10 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

11 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

12 These regulations came into force on 1 January 2023.