Diploma in Engineering

Queensland University of Technology

About

The Diploma in Engineering is equivalent to the first year of QUT’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), providing an introduction to engineering units, concepts and data.

As a Diploma student, you will receive additional academic and language support preparing you for successful study in the QUT Science and Engineering Faculty.

Study first year academic content.

Develop academic language and literary skills through literature reviews and presentations.

Benefit from an interactive learning environment, with small classes and more contact hours.

Study on campus with access to all services and facilities across the University.

On completion, receive a guaranteed place in Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with 1 year of advanced standing.

Real-world learning The Diploma in Engineering will incorporate a combination of lectures, tutorials and laboratories to engage students in learning.

You will learn to:

Retrieve, evaluate, present and use information relevant to engineering Design, build and test models Analyse and solve problems.

This will allow students to gain hands on and real-world experience.

Structure

Domestic Students

International Students

Entry requirements

Assumed knowledge

Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:

  • English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

Offer guarantee

If you achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 87.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Advanced standing

If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.

Deferment

Adjustments to your selection rank

Any adjustments you receive to your selection rank will be applied to this course.

Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your selection rank

Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2021

420201 Diploma in Engineering

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2020 information is not available.

Other admission options

If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).

Learning outcomes

Honours pathway(DOM,INT)

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

  • successfully complete your Diploma with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.0 on a 7-point scale

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).

Remaining duration (full-time) in your Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will be 3 years / 6 semesters in any of the majors.

Other degrees

You are eligible for 48 credit points (one semester) of advanced standing

It will take 3 years / 6 semesters to complete:

  • Bachelor of Property Economics 
  • Bachelor of Science 
  • Bachelor of Mathematics 

It will take 4 years / 8 semesters to complete:

  • Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (UD01)

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).

Institution