Course details

Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering

About the course

Introduction

Developing students with specialised knowledge and practice in civil infrastructure, the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering (PGCertCivilEng) is an ideal qualification for those wanting an advanced background in designing and managing civil engineering projects.

The PGCertCivilEng can be awarded unendorsed, or endorsed in: * Construction Management

  • Earthquake Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Structural Fire Engineering
  • Water Engineering

For more information on the disciplines within the PGCertCivilEng, visit the Civil Engineering postgraduate information webpage.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Those that have completed a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours or a Bachelor of Science with Honours in a relevant subject may be admitted to the programme with approval.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

About the provider

At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.

You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.

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