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Diploma of Engineering Units (Stage 1)

  • Diploma

Engineers can find themselves working in many different disciplines and environments, from overseeing maintenance operations to designing and building engineered solutions, the range of career options is vast, varied and challenging.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
8 - 12 months full-time
Course Code
087941B
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jun
Domestic Fees
$15,000 per year / $15,000 total
International Fees
$24,600 per year / $24,600 total

About this course

Engineers can find themselves working in many different disciplines and environments, from overseeing maintenance operations to designing and building engineered solutions, the range of career options is vast, varied and challenging.

The Diploma of Engineering offers students an industry-connected experience, uniquely placed to provide solutions to the challenges faced by the global community. Curtin College will provide you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to commence the academic studies you will need for your career in engineering.

Entry requirements

Year 11 with 50%

Career pathways

  • Aircraft Engineer
  • Automotive Engineer
  • Building and Engineering Technician
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Drilling Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electrical Power Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Materials Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Mechatronics Engineer
  • Metallurgical Engineer
  • Minerals and Mineral Process Engineer
  • Mining Engineer
  • Petroleum Engineer
  • Product Quality Controllers
  • Production Engineer
  • Quality Controller
  • Renewable Energy Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer

Course structure

  • 7
    Core
    Units
  • 1
    Elective
    Units
  • 8
    Total
    Units

Core Units

  • Academic Communication Skills
  • Academic Research & Writing
  • Chemistry
  • Essential Mathematics
  • Technical Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Programming

Elective Units (Select one)

  • Accounting
  • Design Skills
  • Economics
  • Human Biology
  • Introduction to Design Skills
  • Information Media Technologies
  • Media Culture & Communications
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Project Management

How to apply

There are 4 ways to submit your application to Curtin College.

  1. Apply online.
  2. Apply via an agent in your country.
  3. Apply in person at Curtin College Perth.
  4. Apply via post/paper application.

All applications will require that you attach copies of your supporting documentation, such as your academic transcripts (translated if not in English), English test results (if English is not your first language) and proof of identification.

The date of your application is the date that we receive it.

If your application is successful you will receive a Letter of Offer confirming which course has been offered, the fees payable, conditions to be met (if any), orientation details and the start date of your course.

You must then follow these instructions to accept your offer.

Please note, online applications attract priority processing and are the quickest way for you to receive your offer.