Diploma of Engineering
Macquarie University
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About
The Diploma of Engineering introduces you to the fundamental knowledge and concepts of electronics, electrical, mechanical and mechatronic engineering, as well as computing, mathematics and physics.
The diploma is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. If you successfully complete the diploma and meet the entry requirements, you can progress directly into the second year of the following degrees without losing any time, as you’ll receive credit for the units you complete in the diploma: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a specialisation in Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering; or Bachelor of Science with a specialisation in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Mathematics or Physics.
Areas of study
Computer programming; electrical and electronic, civil, mechatronic, mechanical engineering; mathematics and physics.
Career opportunities
Refer to 300555 Bachelor of Science (majoring in astronomy and astrophysics, mathematics or physics), 300582 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering, 300583 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering, 300585 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering, 300587 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Fees and charges
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Course prerequisites: Mathematics Advanced (Band 3)
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or Mathematics Extension 1 or Mathematics Extension 2, Chemistry and Physics.
Guaranteed selection rank: 60.00
Alternatively, you must achieve a minimum overall average mark of 60 in the HSC exams or interstate equivalent. Other factors, including your ATAR and other attempted studies, are taken into consideration with your average mark. Achieving the average mark does not guarantee you an offer. Only relevant state Board-approved academic subjects are included when reviewing your average.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you're a non-school applicant without adequate formal education, but you have informal learning or relevant work experience, you can submit a portfolio and additional information by the relevant application closing date for alternative entry pathway consideration. Portfolio entry application
Other applicants
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Further information
View all details of this degree on the Macquarie University website.
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