Highlights

  • Progress straight into the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) after completing the Diploma in Engineering at QUT College.
  • Build essential mathematics and physics skills with our expert teaching staff who will provide all the support and tools you need to succeed.
  • QUT offers you the unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders, including Australia’s foremost researchers in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine, 2024).
  • Secure exciting work placements with top companies like BMW, Origin Energy, Rio Tinto, and Boeing, and showcase your projects to industry leaders.
  • With a globally recognised Honours qualification accredited by Engineers Australia, QUT engineering graduates are in high demand in Australia and overseas. 

Highlights

  • Progress straight into the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) after completing the Diploma in Engineering at QUT College.
  • Build essential mathematics and physics skills with our expert teaching staff who will provide all the support and tools you need to succeed.
  • QUT offers you the unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders, including Australia’s foremost researchers in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine, 2024).
  • Secure exciting work placements with top companies like BMW, Origin Energy, Rio Tinto, and Boeing, and showcase your projects to industry leaders.
  • With a globally recognised Honours qualification accredited by Engineers Australia, QUT engineering graduates are in high demand in Australia and overseas. 

Guarantee a place in your course

For this course, if you have completed an AQF certificate III, certificate IV, diploma or higher, or receive an ATAR or selection rank of 60.00 or higher and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in 2025.

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Why choose this course?

The Diploma in Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is designed to give you a solid foundation in engineering concepts, knowledge, and technical skills. It also emphasises building the academic skills you’ll need for university success, setting you up for a great start in your studies. With our Diploma in Engineering pathway, you can make a smooth transition to university, earning full credit for your diploma studies without any time lost.  

In the Diploma you'll benefit from extra contact hours with experienced QUT educators in a supportive, close-knit environment, making your learning experience both personalized and engaging. 

At QUT College, you’ll be part of a friendly and supportive learning community, dedicated to helping you thrive. 

 

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Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

Once you have successfully completed the combined diploma degree course, many exciting career opportunities are at your fingertips.  

Possible careers

  • Aerospace avionics engineer
  • Biomechanical engineer
  • Biomedical engineer
  • Chemical engineer
  • Civil engineer
  • Computer systems engineer
  • Electrical engineer
  • Electrical and computer engineer
  • Industrial engineer
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Medical engineer
  • Mining engineer
  • Power engineer
  • Process engineer

Details and units

Diploma in Engineering

You must complete 96 credit points to meet the course requirements. Once you have successfully completed the diploma, you will be automatically offered a place in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Your diploma units will be credited into your degree.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

The Bachelor of Engineering structure consists of 384 credit points with:

  • core units (96 credit points),
  • a primary major (192 credit points); and
  • complementary studies (96 credit points).

Upon completion of the Diploma in Engineering, you will complete the remaining 288 credit points of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). As part of this course, you must choose a major.

Requirements

ATAR/selection rank threshold
60.00

These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.

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Course code
EN02
QTAC code
409562
CRICOS code
086329G
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Duration
4 years full-time
7.5 years part-time
Entry
February, July and November
Entry
Deferment

You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

Assumed knowledge

Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:

  • English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

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Offer guarantee

If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 60.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

VET guarantee

If you have completed an AQF certificate III, certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Advanced standing

If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.

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Deferment

You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

More about deferring your offer

Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank

Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.

Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank

Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2023

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2023 information is not available.

You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.

Other admission options

If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).

I completed secondary school in Australia

Assumed knowledge
  • General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

More about assumed knowledge

ATAR/selection rank
60.00
Offer guarantee

If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 60.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

VET guarantee

If you have completed an AQF certificate III, certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Minimum English language requirements

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2025 fees

2025: CSP $9,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $34,560 per course (96 credit points)

Fees

Fees

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

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HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.

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Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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Applying guide

When you're preparing your application, make sure you have all the important information. This includes understanding the entry requirements, and checking if you're eligible for advanced standing (credit).

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