Diploma In Engineering

Highlights Provides pathway into QUT's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Develop academic and English language skills for successful study in the degree program. Complete in 8 months full-time. 12-month Diploma option available for February entry. Successful graduates will receive 1 year of credit for prior learning (advanced standing) towards the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree. Why choose this course? Studying Diploma in Engineering at the QUT International College will fast-track your entry into the second year of QUT's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). You will develop academic skills which will help you become more confident with your university studies and dramatically improve your English skills, all while enjoying a complete university experience. Successful graduates will be guaranteed entry into the QUT’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). You will learn through university style lectures, tutorials and workshops with a focus on the development of independent learning skills. Smaller class sizes mean you get more individual attention from your teachers. The Diploma in Engineering is equivalent to the first year of QUT’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (EN01), providing an introduction to engineering units, concepts and data. On completion of the Diploma with the required results, you are guaranteed a place in the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering degree. As a Diploma student, you will receive additional academic and language support preparing you for successful study in the QUT Science and Engineering Faculty. Study on campus as a QUT student with access to all services and facilities across the University. On completion with the required results, receive a guaranteed place in Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with 1 year of advanced standing. Study first year academic content. Benefit from an interactive learning environment, with small classes and more contact hours. Develop academic English language skills and progress without the need to take another IELTS test (or equivalent). Real-world learning The Diploma in Engineering will incorporate a combination of lectures, tutorials and laboratories to engage students in learning. You will learn to: Retrieve, evaluate, present and use information relevant to engineering Design, build and test models Analyse and solve problems. This will allow students to gain hands on and real-world experience. Honours pathway To progress into QUT's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) you will need to meet the conditions listed in your offer letter, including: successfully complete your Diploma with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.0 on a 7-point scale. 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).