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The Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) (8 months) is a higher education diploma which provides an alternative pathway to a bachelor degree. The units are similar to bachelor degree units, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers.

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Duration

8 Month/s

Intakes

Colombo (February, June, October)
Hawthorn (February, June, October) - View application and start dates

CRICOS code

085477D

Fees

A$29960 (total for 2020)*

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This course allows you to pathway to another qualification.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) (8 months) provides a credit-bearing pathway into a selection of engineering and aviation-related bachelor degrees. The topics covered seek to blend a range of key skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs.

UniLink is accredited as an award-level higher education diploma.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of the Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) (8 months), students must successfully complete eight core units (100 credit points).

Units of study

Energy and motion (CVE10001)
Calculus and applications (MTH10014)

Engineering, design and innovation (CVE10007)

Materials and processes (MEE10002)

Digital and data systems (MAE20002)

Linear algebra and applications (MTH20013)

Electronics and Electromagnetism (ELC10009)
Mechanics of structure (ARC20011)

Assessment may include a range of formal and informal tasks, including individual and group projects, assignments, presentations and examinations.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities.

Career opportunities

After completion of the chosen bachelor degree, graduates may find employment in a wide range industries and associated areas including project management, project design, project planning and research.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Successful completion of Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) (8 months) allows you to progress to these courses	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Aviation Management	4 units
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Innovation and Design	8 units
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business	8 units
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science	7 units
Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting	4 units
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)	8 units
Bachelor of Aviation Management / Bachelor of Business	4 units
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science	8 units

This information should be used as a guide only. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

Learn more about pathways.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements, English language requirements and course prerequisites.

Course fees

A$29960 (total for 2020)*

Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus. Due to government regulations, industry-based learning (IBL) and work placement are not available to onshore international students unless it is a compulsory component of the program. Programs that are taught solely online are not available to onshore international students who hold an international student visa.

Entry requirements

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English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 4 Upper Intermediate level) with overall 65%, all skills 60%
minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 65 with no band less than 15
Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 42 (no communicative skills less than 36)
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

Find out more about English language requirements.

Prerequisites

Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

Advanced Mathematics
Note that Advanced Mathematics studies must be equivalent to the Year 12 Advanced Mathematics subjects: VCE Mathematical Methods 3 and 4, that include topics in coordinate geometry, circular (trigonometric) functions, calculus, algebra, statistics and probability.

How to apply

Find out more about 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.

Find out more

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Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)

Freecall: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

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