Associate Degree of Engineering
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The Associate Degree of Engineering is a broad-based point of entry into employment as an associate engineer and offers students the chance to move into study at undergraduate level.
Students complete a combination of undergraduate and vocational units. Undergraduate units are the same as those taught in Bachelor of Engineering degrees, but this course offers smaller class sizes and more contact hours to provide students with more individual support.
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Duration
2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
VTAC course code
- 3400234111 (CSP)
ATAR
50.00
2023 Guaranteed Entry ATAR
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Swinburne Associate Degree of Engineering is designed to prepare students for the profession as a para-professional engineer, as well as provide a pathway for graduates to articulate into a four-year undergraduate engineering degree course. The two-year Associate Degree of Engineering contains two years of Engineering units and ensures that it is a valuable qualification for employment as ‘Engineering Officer’ or ‘Associate Engineer’.
Course structure
To qualify for the award of Associate Degree of Engineering, students must complete 200 credit points comprising of:
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Associate Degree of Engineering is 125 credit points (normally 10 units)
- Twelve (12) Core Engineering units (150 credit points)
- One (1) Core Professional Practice in Engineering (Compulsory no-credit unit)
- Four (4) Specialisation Core units (50 credit points) for the award in either Associate Degree of Engineering (Civil) or Associate Degree of Engineering (Mechanical) or Associate Degree of Engineering (Mechatronics).
The Associate Degree of Engineering consists of 200 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. A standard annual full time load comprises of 100 credit points and a part-time load comprises of 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Associate Degree of Engineering is typically 2 years.
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Associate Degree of Engineering is 125 credit points (normally 10 units)
Units of study
View Swinburne Engineering Competencies relevant to learning outcomes for this course.
Core units
150Cp
EAT20024 Professional Practice in Engineering - 0 Credit Points
Specialisation - 50cp
Choose one of the options within a specialisation
CIVIL - SPECIALISATION
For a Civil specialisation complete one of the following two options
Option 1 - Road Engineering
Core Complete the following three units
Elective Complete two of the following units * Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Elective - Complete one of the following units
Option 2 - Structural Engineering
Core Complete the following three units
Elective Complete one of the following units
MECHANICAL - SPECIALISATION
For a Mechanical specialisation complete one of the following two options
For a Mechanical specialisation complete one of the following two options
Option 1 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design
CORE Complete the following two units
Elective Complete two of the following units
Option 2 - Mechanical Machine Dynamics Systems Design
CORE Complete the following two units
MEE20004 Structural MechanicsElective Complete two of the following units
MECHATRONICS - SPECIALISATION
For a Mechatronic specialisation complete one of the following two options
For a Mechatronic specialisation complete one of the following two options
Option 1 - Microcontroller Systems Design
CORE Complete the following two units
CORE Complete the following two units
Elective Complete two of the following units
Option 2 - Mechatronics Machine Dynamic Systems Design
CORE Complete the following two units
CORE Complete the following two units
Elective Complete two of the following units
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
The Associate Degree of Engineering is designed to prepare graduates for the profession as a para-professional engineer for employment as ‘Engineering Officer’ or ‘Associate Engineer’.
Aims and objectives
On successful completion of this Course students will be able to :
| # | Description |
|---|---|
| CLO1 | Apply broad knowledge of engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgement |
| CLO2 | Identify, analyse and evaluate information and concepts from a range of sources |
| CLO3 | Apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with some intellectual independence |
| CLO4 | Apply procedural-level mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools |
| CLO5 | Communicate proficiently to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work |
| CLO6 | Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of the para-professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context |
| CLO7 | Reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning |
Professional recognition
Completion of the Associate Degree in Engineering will assist graduates in being eligible for membership of Engineers Australia at Associate Level.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Student story
Defending a career in engineering
During service in the Australian army, Lane Macdonald worked as a construction pioneer, helping build infrastructure for a local community in East Timor. It was here that he matured his life-long interest in Engineering. Now studying an Associate Degree of Engineering at Swinburne, Lane hopes to create new and innovative capabilities for serviceman and women in the defence industry.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
| 2023 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time* | Amenities fee per year if studying full-time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) |
$16,602 | $8,301 | See how your SSAF is calculated |
Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester. Students who participate in a six or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.
Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
2023 Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 50
Successful completion of:
Successful completion of:
1. Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
2. Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees).
3. Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry upon completion of the STAT test.
2. Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees).
3. Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry upon completion of the STAT test.
- VCE Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
- VCE Units 3 and 4 - a minimum study score of 20 in any Mathematics
Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne’s
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne for general information about the admission process.
How to apply
View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.
ATAR
50.00
2023 Guaranteed Entry ATAR
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
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Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au