Diploma of Engineering

Diploma

The Diploma of Engineering is ideal if you're curious about studying engineering and would like to learn more, but are unsure about committing to a full undergraduate degree.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Code

YENG01

Study Mode

Online, In person

About this course

The Diploma of Engineering is ideal if you're curious about studying engineering and would like to learn more, but are unsure about committing to a full undergraduate degree.

During your engineering studies, you will explore some of the general concepts, principles and practices of engineering, develop your technical skills and build upon your maths and science knowledge.

With the diploma, you qualify for entry-level engineering roles, or you can continue onto other engineering degree courses such as CDU's Associate Degree in Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Science or Bachelor of Engineering Honours.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
~Air Force: Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman
~Army: Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private
~Navy: Able Seaman, Leading Seaman, Seaman
Current School Leaver Pathways:
~Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
~School recommendation program

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Study locations

Casuarina

Online

What you will learn

A strong general engineering background is provided, suitable as a pathway into all areas of engineering.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at Charles Darwin University (CDU).

67.7%

Overall satisfaction

90.3%

Skill scale

41.9%

Teaching scale

93%

Employed full-time

$66.5k

Average salary

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