Diploma of Engineering
Diploma of Engineering
The Diploma of Engineering provides an introduction to the field of engineering and a pathway to engineering degrees offered at La Trobe University. You’ll study first-year undergraduate subjects and, after successfully completing the Diploma, you’ll be eligible for direct entry to the second year of your chosen engineering degree. The…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Diploma of Engineering provides an introduction to the field of engineering and a pathway to engineering degrees offered at La Trobe University. You’ll study first-year undergraduate subjects and, after successfully completing the Diploma, you’ll be eligible for direct entry to the second year of your chosen engineering degree.
The course is practical and hands-on. Depending on your chosen degree, you will develop skills in a number of core areas like biomedical engineering, communication engineering, electronic and electrical systems, sustainability in energy production, automotive engineering, the application of technology in modern medicine, project management of large-scale projects, sustainable infrastructure, water resources, civil construction, surveying and computer-aided design.
All of La Trobe University’s engineering degrees are designed to be accredited by Engineers Australia and provide the opportunity to apply for a number of work placements in a range of fields.
Satisfactory completion of any Year 12 English and Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics is a prerequisite for this Diploma.
Degree pathway
Gain direct entry into 2nd year of:
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial)*
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)*
Bachelor of Science (Maths major)
Popular career paths
Employment and career options after completing your bachelor’s degree:
Oil and gas
Building and construction of large-scale infrastructure
Water resources
Local government
Mining companies
Satellite and mobile telecommunications
Microelectronic circuit design and assembly Control systems
Technical support and supervision
Robotics or biomedical engineering
High-technology health services
REQUIREMENTS
Students enrolled in a Diploma must have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
Entry requirements vary from country to country.
English requirements
Cambridge English Level C1, IB English: Minimum of 4 in English A or minimum of 5 in English B, IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (no band score below 5.5); PTE Academic: 46 (no skill less than 36).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
La Trobe College Australia is your direct pathway to an extensive range of degree options at La Trobe University, one of Australia’s leading universities. It offers a variety of foundation and diploma courses which are equivalent to La Trobe University’s first year bachelor degree. Upon successful completion of a diploma, students will enter the second year of a bachelor degree. La Trobe College Australia is part of the Navitas network; English language programs and foundation studies for international students are also offered. Its small class sizes offer students more personal attention from lecturers and its programs are moderated and assessed by the faculty.
