Course details

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering
NZQF Level 8

About the course

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

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Entry requirements

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.

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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

About the provider


University should feel like a place you belong – and a place that prepares you for what comes next.


In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.


Learning at AUT is hands-on from day one. You’ll work on real projects, tackle real challenges and learn how your knowledge holds up beyond the classroom. That’s how confidence grows – through experience, not theory alone.


Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.


If you’re looking for a university that backs your ambition, values who you are and helps you turn knowledge into action, you’ll fit in here.


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