Diploma of Engineering

The Diploma of Engineering is a pathway for international students to Bachelor of Engineering courses at Victoria University.

The course is designed to help you transfer into the second year of your chosen Bachelor of Engineering specialisation (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Architectural) or to apply for other bachelor level courses at VU or other universities.

You'll learn foundation skills in mathematics, physics and problem-solving.

With these basic technical skills, graduates of this course can begin entry level work in engineering fields or go on to further studies in engineering.

Please note, this course is offered to international students only.

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To qualify for the award of Diploma of Engineering, a total of 96 credit points must be completed.

Course structure and units

Semester 1:

• Engineering Mathematics 1 Unit code VEN1101 Credits12
• Engineering Physics 1 Unit code VEN1102 Credits12
• Engineering in the Community Unit code VEN1103 Credits12
• Problem Solving for Engineers Unit code VEN1104 Credits12

Semester 2:

• Engineering Mathematics 2 Unit code VEN1201 Credits12
• Engineering Physics 2 Unit code VEN1202 Credits12
• Engineering Fundamentals Unit code VEN1203 Credits12
• Introduction to Engineering Design Unit code VEN1204 Credits12

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Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements and prerequisites for this course outlined below.

Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4 of any Mathematics (or equivalent).PLUSIELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 5.5 (with no band less than 5.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Pathways from VU courses

If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Pathways to further study

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

Find out more about our study pathways to VU

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: