UndergraduateEngineering
Diploma of Engineering
Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Engineering at Charles Darwin University is ideal for people curious about studying engineering who are unsure about committing to a full undergraduate degree. Students explore general concepts, principles and practices of engineering, develop technical skills and build on their maths and science knowledge. The diploma qualifies students for entry-level engineering roles, or they can continue to CDU's Associate Degree in Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Science, or Bachelor of Engineering Honours.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
- this course is available externally by distance learning if you are unable to attend classes on campus on a regular basis. Access to the internet is required for distance learning
- with access to high-speed broadband highly recommended
Core Units (7 units)
- Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024)
- Communicating Technology
- Statics
- Internet of Things (replaces ENG174 from 2021)
- Mathematics 1A
- Concepts of Mathematics
- Concepts of Physics
- General Elective Units (1 unit): General Elective units totalling 10 credit points selected from undergraduate units offered by the University
Career & PR pathway
Which careers in Engineering lead to skilled migration depends on the occupation, not the degree title. See the skilled occupation lists guide for which occupations are on each list, and the points calculator to check where you stand.
Admissions
Year 12 completion, ATAR approx 60 or equivalent (STAT score of 140 also accepted)
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