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Diploma in Engineering Fast Track

Approved Abbreviation: DipEng

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7035.1

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 068985C

This course replaces 7024 - Diploma in Engineering Science Fast Track from 2014.

This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.

The Diploma in Engineering Fast Track 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 Science degree or the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). The Diploma aims to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering Science / Engineering (Honours) degree. The Diploma, 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. Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Engineering Fast Track will articulate into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at Western Sydney University with up to one year equivalent of advanced standing.

For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.

Western Sydney University, The College

Study Mode
Eight months full-time (two terms). Students will be required to attend the Kingswood or Parramatta South campus for some learning experiences.

Admission

The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary study in Engineering. The Diploma is accredited by the University, as principal, to enable its agent, Western Sydney University, The College to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary award.

Local students entering this Diploma are required to have:

Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, Or

Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) Or

Passed the English test administered by Western Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or

Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English unit, offered by Western Sydney University, The College at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Assumed to have a background in mathematics at senor high school level and assumed background Science knowledge, preferably in Physics.

Met other entry requirements such as:

An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place (the ATAR will be set each year at a level below that for admission for the Bachelor of Engineering Science), Or

Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by Western Sydney University, The College, with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher

English Entry Requirements. International students entering the Diploma must satisfy one of the following language requirements:

IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or

Completed the EAP 4 course offered by Western Sydney University, The College with a 50% pass Or

Passed the English test administered by Western Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or

Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English unit, offered by Western Sydney University, The College at C gr.ade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Assumed to have background in mathematics at senor high school level and assumed background Science knowledge, preferably in Physics.

Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general:

Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement Or

Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by Western Sydney University, The College, with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher.

Special Requirements Prerequisites
All students must complete Tertiary Study Skills with Western Sydney University, The College prior to completion of the diploma.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points which include the units listed below.

Students must pass the following units

700024

Electrical Fundamentals (WSTC)

700018

Engineering Computing (WSTC)

700152

Engineering Materials (WSTC)

700151

Engineering Physics (WSTC)

700023