Study Diploma of Engineering at Southern Cross University in Australia, SCU College

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This pathway course will prepare you to work in the infrastructure, manufacturing and production industries at a paraprofessional level.The one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) Diploma of Engineering is designed for school leavers or those with a trade qualification who are seeking to upskill and move into supervisory, project management or technical roles. It has a focus on developing technical and practical skills needed by industry.Successful completion of the diploma will enable entry and up to eight (8) units of credit towards the Southern Cross Associate Degree of Engineering or the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours).The Diploma of Engineering is offered through SCU College, where we understand that learners have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College connects you to your peers and supports your study success through additional workshops to assist with academic and study skills.Please note that all students (including online students) must undertake one compulsory on-campus residential.

Which department am I in?

SCU College

CRICOS

111853J

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

A$26,000.00 (US$ 17,134) per year

Student Services and Amenities Fee - $372.80 is the maximum SSAF amount for 2026

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Gold Coast Campus

Gold Coast Airport, Terminal Dr,,

BILINGA,

Queensland,

4225, GOLD COAST, Australia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

A$26,000.00 (US$ 17,134) per year

Student Services and Amenities Fee - $372.80 is the maximum SSAF amount for 2026

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Lismore Campus

Military Road,

East Lismore,

New South Wales,

2480, NORTH COAST, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must: meet the Universitys standard minimum admission requirements for undergraduate courses, including:for High School Students, completed secondary education.for non-school leavers: previous secondary, tertiary or TAFE studies SCU College studies work experiencepersonal competency statements special tertiary admissions test (STAT)SCU Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme demonstrate a suitable degree of life experience, including self-awareness, a capacity to relate to others and an understanding of ethical behavior which are assessed through:two confidential references addressing the applicants suitability for the course; and the applicants responses to the SCU Counselling Readiness Questionnaire.Applicants will not be admitted solely on the basis of completion of a Certificate III qualification.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.