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Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Engineering

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma

Duration

6 months

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Main Campus

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Summary

The building industry needs more design professionals with technical mastery in their discipline, and advanced knowledge and skills in whole-building performance, collaboration, integrated design, and digital methods.

This programme will provide at-work building design professionals with 'practice-focused' education, and is driven by the need to improve the sustainability and affordability of buildings, which is best achieved by taking a holistic approach to integrated building design.

Subjects and Courses
  • ENAE601 Whole Building Behaviour and Performance
  • ENAE602 Collaborative Building Design Studio
  • ENAE603 Structural Design Practice
  • ENAE604 Structural Assessment and Retrofit
  • ENAE605 Sustainable Building Design Practice
  • ENAE606 Building Modelling and Integrated Design
  • ENAE607 Building Energy Systems Design Practice
  • ENAE608 HVAC Design Practice

Entry criteria

To enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate of Architectural Engineering (PGCertArchEng) you must have completed a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, or equivalent.

If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.

It is strongly advised to have at least one year of professional practical experience before applying. Your application will be approved based on the standard of your previous studies and work experience. Students will normally be expected to have at least a B Grade Point Average in their 300-level courses.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural 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.

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