Diploma of Engineering
Macquarie University - North Ryde
Overview
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.
Majors
Areas of study
Computer programming; electrical and electronic, civil, mechatronic, mechanical engineering; mathematics and physics.
Potential Career Outcomes
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.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 82.75 | 89.75 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 64.9 | 72.3 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 52.4 | 62.4 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Macquarie University website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
Macquarie University
Campus
North Ryde
Course Type
Diploma
Study Area
Engineering
Indicative ATAR
52.40
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 1 years
Course Link
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