PGDipAI - Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence

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Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly impacting society, and that impact is expected to grow as developments speed up.

The Postgraduate Diploma 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 shape and even revolutionise our world.

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

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

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

MAI - Master of Artificial Intelligence

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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 (120 point) - 4.0 Grade Point Average

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

The PGDipAI 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 60 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.

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

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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.

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
2027 Semester One		01 March 2027

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The regulations for this postgraduate diploma 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 diploma, an applicant must have:

a (i) 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, or have equivalent prior study

(ii) 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

b (i) 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, or have equivalent prior study

(ii) 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.

4 A student admitted to this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

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

5 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

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

8 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 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

9 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.