Diploma in Engineering ExtendedApproved Abbreviation: DipEng
Western Sydney University Course Code: 7066.1
AQF Level: 5
CRICOS Code: 085667J
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2015 or later.
The Diploma in Engineering is designed to engage students in, and further prepare students for, tertiary study in Engineering / Engineering Science and in so doing address any perceived deficiencies in the students’ mathematical and physics knowledge and skills. The Diploma presents students with units from the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering Science degree and aims to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Engineering Science degree. It is completed in a smaller, more supportive learning environment than usually found in first year undergraduate programs, is designed to develop students to have greater ability in self-directed study and have the self-esteem that comes from prior achievement in a tertiary environment. The inclusion of additional preparatory units is designed to assist students in the transition to study at University level.
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Western Sydney University, The College
Study Mode
One and a half years full-time (four terms) or three years part-time (eight terms). Students will be required to attend the Kingswood or Parramatta South campus for some learning experiences.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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Admission
Local Recent School Leavers
Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be determined year by year.
International Students
IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or equivalent results from either the English Language Program or English Entrance Test administered by Western Sydney University, The College.and completion of year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Non-Credentialed Students
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents either aged 18 years or over or completed Year 11 equivalent.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 150 credit points which include the units listed in the pathways below.
Students are categorised into three Pathways. See individual links below for detailed course structure.
Local Recent School Leavers
| A7006 | WSTC Engineering Extended Local Recent School Leavers |
International Students
| A7007 | WSTC Engineering Extended International Students |
Non-Credentialed Applicants
| A7008 | WSTC Engineering Extended Non-Credentialed Applicants |