Diploma in Engineering

    Diploma in Engineering

    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 280 / credit
    Next IntakeJuly 28, 2026
    Diploma in Engineering

    About

    Highlights

    • Graduate with 1 year of credit (advanced standing) towards the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.
    • Upon graduating, you'll progress straight into the second year of your Engineering degree.
    • Join a collaborative and close-knit learning community in which you will receive the support you need to succeed.
    • Build foundational mathematics and physics knowledge essential for your engineering degree.
    • Participate in practical sessions in our dedicated, state-of-the-art engineering facilities.
    • Learn to operate effectively in an Australian university setting.

    Studying the Diploma in Engineering at QUT College will fast-track your entry into the second year of QUT's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

    Whether you’re a recent school leaver or are returning to study after a break, the QUT Diploma in Engineering allows you to seamlessly transition to university without losing any time as you receive full credit for your diploma studies. Through QUT College, you will join a collaborative and close-knit learning community in which you will receive the support you need to succeed.

    Upon successful graduation, you’ll receive guaranteed entry into the second year of QUT’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum English language requirements

    We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

    English TestOverallListeningReadingWritingSpeaking
    IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 5.5 5 5 5 5
    Cambridge English Score
    You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
    162 154 154 154 154
    PTE Academic 46 38 38 38 38
    TOEFL iBT 56 10 10 15 14

    Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

    We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

    When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 46
    • IELTSMin 5.5
    • TOEFLMin 56

    Career

    Honours pathway

    To progress into QUT's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) you will need to meet the conditions listed in your offer letter, including:

    • successful completion of the Diploma of Engineering. 

    To find more information regarding the progression requirements, refer to the 'Requirements' tab for your chosen Bachelor degree, and select 'Australia' from the country list.

    Advanced Standing

    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

    After successful completion of Diploma in Engineering, you are eligible for 96 credit points (one year) of advanced standing towards Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

    It will take 3 years to complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours):

    • February and July entry with any major.

    Other degrees

    After successful completion of the Diploma in Engineering you are eligible for 48 credit points (one semester) of advanced standing towards the following degree programs.

    Remaining duration and semester of entry into your chosen degree:

    It will take 3 years to complete:

    • Bachelor of Property Economics - February and July entry
    • Bachelor of Science - February and July entry
    • Bachelor of Mathematics - February and July entry

    It will take 4 years to complete:

    • Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) - February and July entry

    Professional recognition

    The Diploma in Engineering is designed for students to articulate into the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) award, which is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.

    Students who graduate from the Diploma will receive the Diploma award. As the Diploma program is not accredited by Engineers Australia, future employment would be in a para-professional support role. To practice as a professional engineer students will need to complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

    Careers and outcomes

    The course is designed as a pathway to undergraduate study in Engineering. Graduates may be employed in entry level positions. The possible careers list below highlight future career opportunities upon graduation from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). 

    Course articulation

    To progress into QUT's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). you will need to meet the conditions listed in your offer letter, including:

    • successful completion of the Diploma in Engineering.

    To find more information regarding the progression requirements, refer to the 'Requirements' tab for your chosen Bachelor degree, and select 'Australia' from the country list.

     

    Course articulation

    Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be automatically offered a place in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Each of your diploma units will be credited with your grades into your degree.

    Possible careers

    • Aerospace avionics engineer
    • Biomechanical engineer
    • Biomedical engineer
    • Chemical engineer
    • Civil engineer
    • Computer systems engineer
    • Consulting engineer
    • Electrical and computer engineer
    • Electrical engineer
    • Industrial engineer
    • Mechanical engineer
    • Medical engineer
    • Mining engineer
    • Operations engineer
    • Power engineer
    • Process engineer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    280 / credit
    Diploma in Engineering
    Queensland University of Technology
    Queensland University of Technology
    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane

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