Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering – PGDipCivilEng

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, an applicant must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher in 60 points above Stage III

or

b (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the Associate Dean Postgraduate Research or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

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

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:

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.

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

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

9 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.

10 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.

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

12 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

13 These regulations have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.