Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering – PGDipEng

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have completed the requirements for:

either

a the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University 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 a relevant Bachelors degree from this University 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 Students must have completed any prerequisite courses required for their specialisation prior to admission.

3 In exceptional circumstances, Senate or its representative may approve admission of a student who has not met the requirements in Regulation 1 and 2, but who has attained an equivalent qualification or extensive professional experience in engineering.

Notes:

(i) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Engineering.

(ii) 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 Architecture, Planning or Science, for example, may be considered relevant to some specialisations.

4 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.

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

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

a at least 90 points from courses in one of the specialisations listed in the Master of Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering Studies or Master of Professional Engineering Schedules, excluding dissertation, research portfolio, research project courses and the Geotechnical Engineering specialisation

and

b up to 30 points from other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered at this or another university approved by the Head of Department.

7 Up to 45 points may be replaced by other appropriate approved 600 and 700 level courses offered at this or another university.

8 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

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

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

11 These regulations have been amended with effect from 1 January 2023.