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Program handbook
Description
The Diploma in Engineering prepares students for a range of engineering career options; and provides them with a foundation for further studies associated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program. Please see the Credit and Enrolment Guide for information about which courses to study in the Diploma to maximise your credit into your intended Bachelor program.
The Diploma in Engineering is a one year full-time (or equivalent part-time) program which offers a broad range of core courses and directed course options. Studying full-time requires a commitment of at least 40 hours a week, this includes preparing for and attending class, as well as individual study.
Students who have significant work, family, or other commitments are strongly recommended to study the program part-time.
The program has a practical orientation allowing students to develop their skills for further tertiary studies through real world projects and laboratories.
The courses offered by the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre within the diploma are distinguished from similar bachelor level courses through the following key features:
- Embedded support from the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre
- Smaller class sizes in foundation courses
- A focus on transition to university studies
- Delivery of academic skills training
This is combined with classes taken alongside fellow degree students, and study as you would in an undergraduate degree program. The courses in this program are bachelor level courses and this program is not equivalent to a TAFE diploma.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Elementary, theory-based understanding of engineering fundamentals and/or the underpinning natural and physical sciences as applicable to the engineering discipline
- Effective team membership and team leadership
- Orderly management of self, and professional conduct
- Professional use and management of information
- Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour
- Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains
- Ethical conduct and professional accountability
- Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of simple engineering projects
- Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes
- Initial skills in the application of engineering techniques, tools and resources
- Application of established engineering methods to simple engineering problem solving
- Basic understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice
- Introductory knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline
- Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline
- Basic understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
- Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline
Details
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Admission is available to domestic applicants.
The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, vocational/professional experience, and completed enabling programs. To be considered for admission, applicants must have an unadjusted ATAR (or equivalent) of 50 or above.
For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please see here.
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
80 units
Program duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.
Program requirements
In the Diploma in Engineering program students are required to complete 80 units (made up of 8 courses worth 10 units each), which is comprised of:
- 40 units of core courses; and
- 40 units of courses chosen from the Course List .
Program planner
Current students program planner
Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.
Prospective student degree planner
If you're a prospective student considering studying this degree take a look at My Degree Planner to see what your study journey will look like.
Additional documents
- Diploma in Engineering - 2024 Transition Arrangements 238.7 KB
- Diploma in Engineering - Credit and Enrolment Guide for students who commenced in 2024 156.1 KB
- Diploma in Engineering - Credit and Enrolment Guide for students who commenced prior to 2024 150.9 KB
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
Advanced course filters
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ENGG1500 | Introduction to Professional Engineering |
| 10 units |
| FNMT1003 | Foundational Studies in Mathematics 1 | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| FNMT1004 | Foundational Studies in Mathematics 2 | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| FNPS1003 | Engineering Physics | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Course List
Choose 40 units from the following course list. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| CHEE1000 | Process Engineering Principles |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1010 | Introductory Chemistry I |
| 10 units |
| CIVL1200 | Earth Systems |
| 10 units |
| COMP1010 | Computing Fundamentals |
| 10 units |
| ELEC1710 | Digital and Computer Electronics 1 |
| 10 units |
| FNEG1003 | Engineering Computations and Procedural Programming | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| FNEG1004 | Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| FNEG1005 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| FNEG1110 | Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| HUBS1420 | Professional and Communication Skills in Biomedicine |
| 10 units |
| MECH1750 | Engineering Materials 1 |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1205 | Fundamentals of Engineering Physics |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1210 | Advanced Physics I |
| 10 units |
| SENG1050 | Web Technologies |
| 10 units |
| SENG1110 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 10 units |
| SENG1120 | Data Structures |
| 10 units |
| SURV1200 | Introduction to Surveying |
| 10 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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