Diploma in Engineering

Diploma

Develop strong foundational engineering skills to help you make a successful transition to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.

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Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

8 months full-time, 16 months part-time

Course Code

420201, 086329G

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul, Nov

ATAR

60

About this course

Highlights

Graduate with 1 year of credit (advanced standing) towards the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.
Study in a supportive learning environment with small class sizes, experienced educators and more contact hours.
Build foundational mathematics and physics knowledge essential for your engineering degree.
Participate in practical sessions in our dedicated, state-of-the-art engineering facilities.
Upon graduating, you'll progress straight into the second year of your Engineering degree.

Highlights

Graduate with 1 year of credit (advanced standing) towards the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.
Upon graduating, you'll progress straight into the second year of your Engineering degree.
Study in a supportive learning environment with small class sizes, experienced educators and more contact hours.
Build foundational mathematics and physics knowledge essential for your engineering degree.
Participate in practical sessions in our dedicated, state-of-the-art engineering facilities.
Learn to operate effectively in an Australian university setting.

Entry requirements

Study locations

Kelvin Grove

What you will learn

The Diploma in Engineering draws on units from QUT's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree introducing you to foundational engineering concepts knowledge and technical skills. Our diploma also has a strong focus on helping you develop the academic skills you'll need at university preparing you for successful study.

All units adopt a blended approach to learning. On-campus classes are supported by online activities helping you to become an independent learner. You'll benefit from additional contact hours with experienced QUT educators in smaller class sizes allowing a more personalised learning experience.

Real-world learning

Engage with your peers and experienced educators through a combination of lectures tutorials and labs in which you have opportunities to:

work collaboratively to solve real-world problems
design proposals
develop evidence-based ideas
apply what you have learnt

Real-world facilities

This course is taught at QUT College which is located at QUT's Kelvin Grove campus. The College is where you will spend most of your time going to classes and getting to know other international students. You will receive a QUT Student ID card which will give you access to all QUT's outstanding facilities making you part of the fun and exciting QUT university community right from the start. Our community offers lifestyle and social opportunities which will help you to enjoy a richer cultural experience.

Career pathways

Honours pathway

To progress into QUT's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) you will need to meet the conditions listed in your offer letter including:

successful completion of the Diploma of Engineering.

To find more information regarding the progression requirements refer to the 'Requirements' tab for your chosen Bachelor degree and select 'Australia' from the country list.

Advanced Standing

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

After successful completion of Diploma in Engineering you are eligible for 96 credit points (one year) of advanced standing towards Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

It will take 3 years to complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours):

February and July entry with any major.

Other degrees

After successful completion of the Diploma in Engineering you are eligible for 48 credit points (one semester) of advanced standing towards the following degree programs.

Remaining duration and semester of entry into your chosen degree:

It will take 3 years to complete:

Bachelor of Property Economics - February and July entry
Bachelor of Science - February and July entry
Bachelor of Mathematics - February and July entry

It will take 4 years to complete:

Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (UD01) - February and July entry

Professional recognition

The Diploma in Engineering is designed for students to articulate into the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) award which is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.

Students who graduate from the Diploma will receive the Diploma award. As the Diploma program is not accredited by Engineers Australia future employment would be in a para-professional support role. To practice as a professional engineer students will need to complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

Course structure

EN02 students can enrol in a maximum of 48 credit points (4 units) per teaching period.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at QUT (Queensland University of Technology).

79%

Overall satisfaction

90%

Skill scale

51.4%

Teaching scale

81.1%

Employed full-time

$67k

Average salary

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