Available diplomas
Fast Track Program (two terms)#
UWS Course Code: 7010
CRICOS Code: 068985C
Standard Program (three terms)#
UWS Course Code: 7006
CRICOS Code: 063562M
Note: Both options may not be available for all intakes. For more information, visit the Academic Intake Dates page.
# The Diploma in Engineering will be replaced by the Diploma in Engineering Science in mid-2013. Interested students should contact UWSCollege Admissions for further information.
About
The UWSCollege Diploma in Engineering aims to produce students who are fully prepared for study in the Bachelor of Engineering at the University of Western Sydney (UWS). It specifically addresses important prerequisite knowledge in the areas of Mathematics and Physics.
This course offers you the opportunity to focus on an area of speciality by undertaking a key program in the disciplines of civil, computer, construction, electrical, environmental, mechanical, robotics and mechatronics, and telecommunications. The Engineering course is widely recognised for delivering the full suite of theoretical and practical units, and hands-on experience in the area of engineering.
You will study the following units in your Fast Track program:
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Engineering and Design Concepts
- Engineering Computing
- Engineering Design and Construction Practice
- Fundamentals of Mechanics
- Mathematics for Engineers 1
- Mathematics for Engineers 2
- Physics and Materials
- Tertiary Study Skills*.
*No advanced standing at university will be granted for this unit.
For more information regarding unit and course descriptions, refer to the UWS Handbook.
You will study the following units in your Standard program:
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Engineering and Design Concepts
- Engineering Computing
- Engineering Design and Construction Practice
- Fundamentals of Mechanics
- Mathematics for Engineers 1
- Mathematics for Engineers 2
- Physics and Materials
- Mathematics C*
- Physics*
- Tertiary Study Skills*.
*No advanced standing at university will be granted for these units.
For more information regarding unit and course descriptions, refer to the UWS Handbook.
You will need to satisfy both requirements below to be eligible for entry.
- Academic entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements are successful* completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent or UWSCollege University Foundation Studies or equivalent.
Students are also assumed to have completed study in Mathematics at senior high school level.
For students who have completed UWSCollege University Foundations Studies, the entry requirements are:- Standard (three terms) — a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher and a "C" grade in University Foundations Studies Mathematics
- Fast Track (two terms) — a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher and a "B" grade in University Foundations Studies Mathematics.
For information on country-specific entry requirements, see UWS International Academic Requirements (particularly the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Entry Requirements table). - English entry requirements
International students must satisfy one of the following language requirements:- IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-band
- EAP 4 50% pass and pass in the overall test component
- a “C” result in University Foundation Studies English
- IELTS (Academic) 6.0 equivalent in the UWSCollege English Entrance Test.
* Successful completion means gaining a 50% pass in all required units.
Please note: The Diploma in Engineering will be replaced by the Diploma in Engineering Science in mid-2013. Interested students should contact UWSCollege Admissions for further information.
Successful completion of the Diploma in Engineering provides advanced standing of 80 credit points (equivalent to a year of study) in the Bachelor of Engineering at UWS.
To successfully complete your diploma at UWSCollege, you will need at least a 50% pass in all required units.
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