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    Associate Degree of Engineering
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    University of Southern Queensland

    Associate Degree of Engineering

    University of Southern Queensland

    University of Southern Queensland

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    Australia, Toowoomba

    University RankQS Ranking
    399

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Diploma Certificate

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Mix

    Course Code

    054271G

    Campuses

    Toowoomba

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2025
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 2 year(s)
    Next Intake May-2025

    Associate Degree of Engineering

    About

  • Become a qualified engineering associate and kick start your career by completing an Associate Degree of Engineering. 
  • Push technical boundaries and implement innovative solutions that shape society – with UniSQ’s range of majors you can pursue a specialist career in engineering.
  • Thrive in a range of situations – this degree will help you feel capable and equipped to take on any operational environment. Upon graduating you’ll be trained in project implementation, operations and maintenance activities, prototype development, and problem-solving. 
  • Learn by doing – apply your knowledge and skills to real engineering projects. A significant proportion of your degree will involve project-based learning with industry connection and aligns with the United Nation's sustainable development goals.
  • Experience flexible learning – most courses can be studied either online or on campus, with hands-on residential school courses held on-campus for all students to get valuable practical experience.  You can also select the number of courses per study period to fast-track or slow down your study to accommodate life and work commitments.
  • Become accredited with Engineers Australia. Apply for membership after you graduate to become an Engineering Associate. 
  • Want to become an engineering technologist or a professional engineer? After completing an Associate Degree of Engineering, you can go on to study our Bachelor of Engineering Technology or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in just one to two years – all your hard work will count towards this further study!
  • Sustainability ecology and communities
  • Community, industry and local government
  • Cultures, communities and sustainability in Asia
  • Climate change adaptation
  • Cities and sustainability
  • Environmental policy for the 21st Century
  • Project and risk management
  • Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Pre-requisites

    To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

    • English (Units 3 & 4, C) 

    We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

    Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this degree. If your country is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility. 

    Qualification Grade

    English language requirements

    You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

    Recognition of prior learning or work experience

    If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

    Pathways

    If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

    English Program Requirements

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

    Career

    • Criminology and criminal justice graduates apply their specialist knowledge in a variety of industries and professions including the criminal justice system, child protection, crime research, strategic planning and development, policy development, security, research, government agencies, non-government organisations, and private enterprises.
    • Your degree in criminology and criminal justice presents you with a diverse range of employment opportunities. Some prospective roles include policy development and advice, working directly with people involved in formal criminal justice institutions, developing social justice initiatives in the voluntary or charitable sector, developing and implementing law reform, and conducting criminological research.

    Fee Information

    Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

    Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this degree:

    Study Mode Cost
    External/Online

    You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

    AUD 29440
    On-campus

    You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

    AUD 29440

    1 These are indicative annual fees for 2024. 

    Student services and amenities fees

    You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

    Scholarships

    At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 0 

    How to Apply

    The path you take when you apply to Murdoch will vary depending on who you are and what you want to study.

    Apply directly to Murdoch

    You can apply for most undergraduate courses directly through our online application system.

    Apply through TISC

    If you're currently in Year 12 or applying for Vet Science, you can apply to Murdoch through TISC.

    Apply through an agent

    If you’re applying as an international student, our global network of agents will help you get started on your journey.

    University of Southern Queensland

    Associate Degree of Engineering

    University of Southern Queensland

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    Australia,

    Toowoomba

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