Diploma of University Studies (Engineering)

This pathway will suit you if you have decided to become an engineer but do not have the entry requirements after completing VCE, as a mature student, or if you are now considering going to university after completing VCAL or an unscored VCE.The aim of the Diploma is to give you the underpinning skills in mathematics, physical sciences and computing, design, materials and professional skills that are the foundations of engineering.

The Diploma will prepare you for degree level study while getting you started on the subjects you will need to earn an engineering qualification.

Your studies will also focus on academic writing, mathematical skills and developing an understanding of the university learning environment.The inclusion of first year Bachelor of Engineering subjects gives you a broad engineering foundation and offers you a clear choice of pathways into the second year of three specialised engineering degrees:

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours), Bachelor of Mechatronic Systems Engineering (Honours).

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.

Year 1

study Period 1

UNDERSTANDING UNIVERSITY LEARNING ATSGC1369, 15 credit points

INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL MATHS EDMTH1000, 15 credit points

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING ENGIN1001, 15 credit points

ACADEMIC WRITING FASTP1015, 15 credit points

Semester 2

KNOWLEDGE AND PROFESSIONALS ATSGC1370, 15 credit points

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DRAFTING ENGIN1004, 15 credit points

ENGINEERING COMPUTER MODELLING ENGIN1006, 15 credit points

SECRETS OF THE MATRIX MATHS1005, 15 credit points

Year 2

Study period 1

ENGINEERING PHYSICS ENGIN1002, 15 credit points

MATERIALS IN ENGINEERING ENGIN1003, 15 credit points

ENGINEERING MECHANICS ENGIN1005, 15 credit points

MODELLING AND CHANGE (INTRODUCTORY LEVEL) MATHS1001, 15 credit points

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)

• Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths Methods or Specialist Maths, or Units 3 and 4: study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.
• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 18 in any English.

Literacy and numeracy test

Compulsory: Applicants who are currently completing VCAL, unscored VCE, or those who do not meet the specified pre-requisite studies will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission.

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Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

Literacy and numeracy test

Compulsory: All applicants who are not currently studying year 12 or recently completed year 12 in 2017 or 2018 will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission.

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Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

Literacy and numeracy test

Compulsory: All applicants who are not currently studying year 12 or recently completed year 12 in 2017 or 2018 will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission.

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Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience

Literacy and numeracy test

Compulsory: All applicants who are not currently studying year 12 or recently completed year 12 in 2017 or 2018 will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission.

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