Diploma of Engineering
UOW College Australia
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
This course is delivered by UOW College Australia.
The Diploma of Engineering provides students with access to the university experience within a supported context. In the introductory phase of this course, students will complete subjects specifically designed to develop effective approaches to learning in the higher education context, with a focus on developing foundational mathematical skills essential to engineering. The second phase provides a program of study involving students in first‑year core engineering subjects, but with additional levels of support that enhance their opportunity to succeed.
Successful completion of the Diploma of Engineering provides entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree at the University of Wollongong (UOW).
Areas of study
Analysis, computing, electrical systems, foundations and essentials for engineering mathematics, sustainability, materials in design, mechanics, physics.
Career opportunities
Architectural engineer, computer architect, computer systems engineer, civil engineer, construction manager, electronics engineer, electrical engineer, environmental engineer, geotechnical engineer, materials engineer, mechanical engineer, metallurgist, network engineer, production engineer, security engineer, software engineer, structural engineer, systems analyst, telecommunications engineer, transport engineer, water quality manager.
Fees and charges
Refer to UOW College current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Selection Rank: The guaranteed selection rank for entry to the Diploma of Engineering is 35.00, or minimum 70% in 4 HSC subjects, or minimum 75% in 3 HSC subjects.
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of mathematics, any 2 units of English.
Recommended studies: Chemistry, Engineering Studies and Physics.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Applicants who have completed an AQF qualification (eg Certificate IV) will be considered for admission to this course.
Student profile
Visit the UOW website and select the undergraduate course that you are interested in, then choose the ‘Admission Profile’ tab in the Admissions, Key dates and Fees section.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UOW College website.
University of Wollongong degrees
The academic content of all degrees is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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