Charles Darwin University

Diploma of Engineering

Charles Darwin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 00300K

The Diploma of Engineering is ideal if you're curious about studying engineering and would like to learn more, but are unsure about committing to a full undergraduate degree.During your engineering studies, you will explore some of the general concepts, principles and practices of engineering, develop your technical skills and build upon your math's and science knowledge.With the diploma, you qualify for entry-level engineering roles, or you can continue onto other engineering degree courses such as CDU's Associate Degree in Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Science or Bachelor of Engineering Honors.

Subjects

  • IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024)
  • CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology
  • ENG151 Statics
  • ENG175 Internet of Things (replaces ENG174 from 2021)
  • SMA101 Mathematics 1A
  • SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics
  • SPH141 Concepts of Physics

Standard entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.Defense members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading SeamanAir Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, CorporalArmy: Private, Lance Corporal, CorporalCurrent School Leaver Pathways:Best of 3 Year 12 subject gradesSchool recommendation program* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Casuarina International: $35,816
  • ATAR: 60
No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years
CDU Online
  • ATAR: 60
No
  • Part-time : 2 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 1 year

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