PGCertIP - Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property

Overview
Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates
Regulations
Schedule
Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

The Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property is a pathway programme for non-law degree holders who wish to enter the Master of Intellectual Property. It's also a stand-alone academic qualification. As a stand-alone programme, it will particularly appeal to students seeking to complete accredited courses required for registration as a trade mark attorney (Australia) through the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board.

The flexible course offerings and the ability to complete the programme part-time make it attractive for working professionals.

Part-time study is available and recommended for working professionals. Part-time options include 1 year (two courses per semester) or 2 years (one course per semester).

For further information please contact postgradlaw@auckland.ac.nz and visit the TTIPAB website

For graduates working in trade mark law, the programme can be used to complete courses that meet the knowledge requirements for registration as a trade mark attorney. For other graduates, the programme will provide detailed and specialist knowledge of intellectual property and the practical skills necessary to apply such law.

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Other qualifications

If your highest qualification was gained from another tertiary institution, view our entry requirements.

University of Auckland 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) - A Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher (or equivalent prior study)

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

A bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in at least 60 points above Stage II.

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.

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International Student Annual Fees

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.

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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.

Semester	Application Closing Date	Semester Start Date	Semester End Date
2026 Semester One	08 December 2025	02 March 2026	29 June 2026
2026 Semester Two	04 July 2026	20 July 2026	16 November 2026

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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.

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

a completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study,

b completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in at least 60 points above Stage II.

2 Equivalence 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 requirements 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.

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

and

c not exceed 90 points for the total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate.

5 A student admitted into this postgraduate certificate must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Schedule.

6 Up to 15 points may, with the approval of the Programme Director, be replaced by 15 points from appropriate 700 level courses offered at this University.

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.

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.