Diploma in Engineering
University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan
Overview
The Diploma in Engineering has been designed to deliver a core knowledge base that prepares you with the appropriate academic literacy, research, science, mathematics, and introductory engineering skills required for further study. The diploma also offers the opportunity to upskill and gain a qualification. You will learn to think critically, solve emerging issues, innovate, and expand your skills and knowledge across a range of areas.
You will receive embedded support from the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, including access to a dedicated Student Liaison Officer, a quiet workspace for independent study and smaller class sizes in your foundational courses.
You will complete one course from the directed list of courses, providing you with a taste of one of the discipline areas within our 12 engineering specialisations.
The Diploma in Engineering provides you with a level 5 diploma qualification and offers a guaranteed entry pathway into all disciplines of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.
- Bachelor of Aerospace Systems Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Medical Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
If you are applying for one of the Engineering programs listed above, you should consider listing the Diploma in Engineering as a back-up lower in your preferences.
Majors
Areas of study
Civil engineering, computing, electrical engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, physics and software engineering.
Elective pathways: All University of Newcastle Engineering (Honours) programs facilitate the study of a wide range of elective pathways to customise our students' learning experience. These can deepen or broaden the knowledge base of the core program, depending on the student's desires and interests.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Entry level roles in engineering related fields.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available for this course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan
Course Type
Diploma
Study Area
Engineering
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 1 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Newcastle. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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