Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies

Summary

Boost your professional development with a customisable qualification that you can shape to suit your career goals.

Warning

This programme may not be suitable for you as an international student, for one or more of the following reasons:

• The qualification is available only through part-time study.
• The qualification is delivered by distance or online modes.
• The content is mostly specific to the New Zealand context.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss an alternative programme in your field of interest, contact the International Office.

Give your career a major boost

Unleash your professional potential and pursue your passions with our Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies (PGCertPS). Choose from more than 1,000 postgraduate courses offered at the University to build a qualification that suits your study background and career goals—whether you’re looking to upskill, fill gaps in your knowledge, or move into a new field.

Broad or focused study—the choice is yours

You have the flexibility to choose courses from across the University to build a customised qualification. Choose to focus on one of six areas—Architecture and Design Innovation; Business and Government; Data Science and Statistics; Health; Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; or Science—or keep your qualification broad and pursue your own unique course of study across multiple subject areas. With the option of studying part time, you can progress at a pace that suits you, while enjoying full access to the University’s vibrant learning environment.

Choose from six optional areas of focus

The PGCertPS is a flexible qualification that allows you to pursue advanced study by choosing almost any combination of postgraduate courses offered at the University. But, if you prefer, you can focus your study in one of six areas.

Architecture and Design Innovation

Embark on a transformative journey with Architecture and Design Innovation—one that will shape your future and redefine how you perceive the world. Study with us if you want to gain the technical knowledge and skills demanded by the construction and design industries.

You’ll be part of a community of forward-thinkers, innovators, and creators. If you want to dive into a specific area of professional interest, you have nine options to choose from:

• Built Heritage
• Building Compliance
• Construction Management
• Critical Design Studies
• Design Practice in Aotearoa
• Digital Tools and Visualisation
• User Experience Design Foundations
• Sustainable Buildings
• Urban Policy and Economics

Business and Government

Whether your goal is to enhance your career prospects, bridge knowledge gaps, or embark on a new path, the Wellington School of Business and Government offers a diverse selection of courses to suit your needs.

Explore our offerings in areas such as public policy and public management, global business, digital transformation, professional accounting, and business administration.

Data Science and Statistics

Statistics and Data Science provide valuable insights into the world around us. They have applications in diverse fields, ranging from finance and ecosystem conservation to astrophysics, marketing, healthcare, agriculture, and linguistics.

Explore a wide range of courses, including data analysis, machine learning, statistical modelling, artificial intelligence, and data visualisation. Dive into the world of data and equip yourself with the tools to navigate today’s data-driven landscape.

Health

Health impacts everyone. Whether you are seeking specific knowledge to apply in your professional role or want to understand how health intersects with other issues, you’ll benefit from an advanced understanding of health issues.

Choose from a diverse range of courses—from health promotion to hauora Māori, Pacific health to diversity in healthcare, health and safety management to health leadership.

Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is a rich and diverse area of the University. Musicians and filmmakers sit alongside criminologists and historians. Philosophers and classics scholars speak to experts in media and communications.

Here, you can pursue your interest in Māori studies, Pacific cultures, creative writing, or languages. Or you can explore anthropology, sociology, or theatre—or politics and international relations. Our breadth of courses offers unrivalled opportunities to progress your future.

Science

Science is the answer to solving many of the world’s most pressing issues. Whether you want to understand the inner workings of disease or what drives behaviours, develop the skills to communicate science effectively, become a leader in protecting our natural world, or drive new technological developments—we have the courses for you.

We offer courses across the physical and social sciences—giving you the chance t...