Course Level
Associate Degree
CRICOS
106835J
Associate Degree in Engineering Technology
Prepare for a rewarding career in engineering. The future is moving fast. With evolving technologies creating opportunities for engineers of all stripes, there's never been a better time to grow your skillset in this high-demand and growing field. If you're keen to launch your career in engineering, La Trobe's Associate Degree in Engineering Technology will give you solid foundations for success and a pathway to a world-class Bachelor's degree in engineering. Learn how to tackle the big problems faced by engineers every day. Develop essential skills in maths, physics and computer programming. Then set yourself apart from other graduates when you learn valuable human skills in innovation, business management and leadership.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Bendigo | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 4 years | N/A | N/P |
Melbourne (Bundoora) | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 4 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
To qualify for the award of Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, students must complete 240 credit points consisting of: 240 core credit points
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Computer Aided Design
- Engineering Design and Problem Solving
- Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanics of Solids
- Modelling Change in Science, Society and Engineering
- Principles of Physics A
- Programming for Engineers and Scientists
- Tools for Modelling the World
- Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education
Entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - Other - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- International: IELTS - (6.0 < 6.0) (UG standard/minimum) - 6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
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