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Diploma of Engineering Fast Track
Diploma of Engineering Fast Track

Diploma of Engineering Fast Track

  • ID:UOWC610004
  • Level:1-Year Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • ATAR equivalent 60, OR,

  • Minimum 70% in 4 HSC Subjects (or equivalent), OR,

  • If any of the above entry requirements are not met, applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

  • Minimum 75% in 3 HSC Subjects, (or equivalent), OR,

  • Interstate ATAR equivalent (such as Victoria’s ENTER or Queensland's OP), OR

  • Results in an overseas qualification deemed equivalent to minimum ATAR, OR

  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE AND RECOMMENDED STUDIES

UOW College assumes students will have studied the equivalent of Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced and achieved minimum 50% AND Year 12 HSC Physics and achieved minimum 50%. Applicants who have met the entry requirements to this course but have NOT satisfied the 'Assumed Knowledge and Recommended Studies' requirements are strongly advised to apply for the 2903 Diploma of Engineering (3 Session).

English Requirements

To gain entry into this course you need to have met the following requirements:

IELTS Academic 6.0 (min 5.5 in Reading and Writing) or equivalent completed in the last two years; or

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS COMPLETED IN ENGLISH: Applicants may be considered as meeting the English language requirement if successfully completing two (2) years of secondary or tertiary study at an approved institution where:

  • the language of instruction was English; and

  • the institution is located in a country where the official language is English.

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

The following citizenships may be considered for an English language waiver under the above guideline: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, UK, USA.

Course Information

The Diploma of Engineering Fast Track can get you guaranteed* entry into the second year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) at the University of Wollongong (UOW).

The course is designed for international students, studying in Australia.

How do we solve problems using mathematical theory with physical and biological sciences? How can we design practical solutions for real world problems?

In the Diploma of Engineering Fast Track you will address these fundamental questions and gain the skills to be better prepared to succeed at your UOW bachelor. The course involves core first-year engineering subjects, which include theoretical and practical components, and hands-on experience in fundamental areas of engineering. You’ll explore various engineering disciplines, including maths and physics. You will also graduate with a Higher Education Diploma to help get you into the workforce while completing your bachelor's degree.

The Diploma of Engineering is designed to provide a guaranteed* pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at UOW. The program will support you in developing tertiary learning skills to help you to achieve your goals for university studies. The three session Diploma provides tertiary academic skills, training in English language proficiency, and introductory mathematics and physics subjects, and one elective business subject. Students will study the core first year subjects of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences at UOW. This course offers you the opportunity to focus on an area of speciality by undertaking elective subjects aligned with the disciplines of engineering that you would like to pursue. The Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences at UOW is an Associate Member of the Group of Eight Australian Engineers and Associates.

CRICOS: 0101924

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Pathway Courses

Pathway Options:

The below pathway options apply to Diploma of Engineering - Fast Track and Diploma of Engineering.

  • Bachelor of Engineering (All Specialisations) - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (Diploma of Engineering - Fast track - 8 subjects, 48 credit points) or (Diploma of Engineering - 7 subjects, 42 credit points)

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Biomedical Engineer

  • Computer Architect

  • Computer Systems Engineer

  • Civil Engineer

  • Construction Manager

  • Electronics Engineer

  • Electrical Engineer

  • Environmental Engineer

  • Geotechnical Engineer

  • Materials Engineer

  • Mechanical Engineer

  • Metallurgist

  • Mining Engineer

  • Network Engineer

  • Production Engineer

  • Security Engineer

  • Software Engineer

  • Structural Engineer

  • Systems Analyst

  • Telecommunications Engineer

  • Transport Engineer

  • Water Quality Manager 

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) per year

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