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Programme Overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly impacting society, and its impact is expected to grow as developments speed up. The Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence is designed to meet the needs of both developers and researchers who want to improve the capability of AI systems. You’ll develop the essential knowledge, skills and experience to take your place at the exciting AI frontier, helping to revolutionise and shape our world.

For general student enquiries, please contact our Science student support advisers.  

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

As AI technologies continue to advance and become integrated into various sectors, the demand for skilled professionals is growing rapidly. The PGCertAI opens a range of career opportunities by equipping you with the right skills and expertise.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Artificial intelligence engineer
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Data engineer
  • Natural language processing engineer
  • Big data engineer/architect
  • Research scientist
  • Researcher

Student career planning services

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Programme Entry Requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Taught (60 point) - 4.0 Grade Point Average

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Postgraduate Requirements

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

Other Pathways to Study

The PGCertAI will accept students with the Degree of Bachelor of Science or another relevant undergraduate degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

Also accepted will be graduates with a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 120 points above Stage III.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes. 

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Fees Disclaimer

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

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Loans and Allowances

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Cost of Living

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Advice on Programme Limits

This is a limited entry programme: there is a limit on the number of enrolments due to staff or space capacity. For more information, please see the Programme and Course Limitations section of the University Academic and General Statutes and Regulations.

Key Dates

Application Advice

Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date
2026 Semester One08 December 202502 March 202629 June 2026

Other Important Dates

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Regulations

Preamble

The regulations for this postgraduate certificate are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Admission

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

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Science or other relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III

or

c completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science or other relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 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 requirement in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic 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.

Notes:

(i) Whether a degree is considered relevant will depend on the courses passed. Degrees or subjects in applied science, bioengineering, computer science, data science, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, engineering science, information technology, mechatronics, science, software engineering or technology may be considered relevant.

(ii) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Science.

Duration and Total Points Value

4 A student admitted to this postgraduate certificate must:

a pass courses with a total value of 60 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Certificates.

5 The total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate must not exceed 90 points.

Structure and Content

6 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Schedule.

7 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.

Variations

8 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.

Regulation Commencement or Amendment

9 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.

Schedule

Programme Schedules

Complete 60 points comprising:

  • Either:
  • 1 item from Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence - On Campus, or
  • 1 item from Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence - Online

Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence - On Campus

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence - Online

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Degree Plan

Overview

Degree Plan for the Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

Year 1
Semester One
AI Agency, Ethics and Society
Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence - On Campus - AI-PGCAT - Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence - Compulsory Courses
15 Points
AI Fundamentals
Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence - On Campus - AI-PGCAT - Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence - Compulsory Courses
15 Points
AI Architecture and Design
Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence - On Campus - AI-PGCAT - Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence - Compulsory Courses
15 Points
Managing with Artificial Intelligence
Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence - On Campus - AI-PGCAT - Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence - Compulsory Courses
15 Points
Academic Integrity Course
Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence - On Campus - AI-PGCAT - Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence - Academic Integrity Course
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Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

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