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'Being able to start with the diploma helped tremendously with boosting my confidence. Being part of this community has not only connected me with like-minded peers but has also opened doors to invaluable opportunities in the aerospace industry. The support, experiences, and professional growth I've gained have had a huge impact on my journey - I truly don’t know where I'd be without them.'
Diploma in Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Aerospace)
Industry–ready courses
'Going into my final year, the Faculty of Engineering advertised an internship with an electronics design house which was exactly the industry experience I was looking for. On my first day of work, I was able to attend a presentation held by Microchip Technology at QUT where I could learn from and engage with industry professionals dealing with microcontrollers. In collaboration with QUT, my company has organised an industry capstone project for me to complete in my final year.'
Diploma in Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
Foundational skills
'It had been a few years since leaving school, and I wanted a course that offered an easier transition back to studying. Everything in the Diploma in Engineering is transferable to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), which saves time later. I really enjoyed the small classes, and the tutors were very easy to reach, while group assignments allowed closer working with my peers. This personal learning experience gave me a great foundation for the Bachelor of Engineering course.'
Diploma in Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics)
Your pathway to engineering
'Being able to start with the diploma helped tremendously with boosting my confidence. Being part of this community has not only connected me with like-minded peers but has also opened doors to invaluable opportunities in the aerospace industry. The support, experiences, and professional growth I've gained have had a huge impact on my journey - I truly don’t know where I'd be without them.'
Diploma in Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Aerospace)
Industry–ready courses
'Going into my final year, the Faculty of Engineering advertised an internship with an electronics design house which was exactly the industry experience I was looking for. On my first day of work, I was able to attend a presentation held by Microchip Technology at QUT where I could learn from and engage with industry professionals dealing with microcontrollers. In collaboration with QUT, my company has organised an industry capstone project for me to complete in my final year.'
Diploma in Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
Foundational skills
'It had been a few years since leaving school, and I wanted a course that offered an easier transition back to studying. Everything in the Diploma in Engineering is transferable to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), which saves time later. I really enjoyed the small classes, and the tutors were very easy to reach, while group assignments allowed closer working with my peers. This personal learning experience gave me a great foundation for the Bachelor of Engineering course.'
Diploma in Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics)
Highlights
- Progress straight into the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) after completing the Diploma in Engineering.
- Build essential mathematics and physics skills with our expert teaching staff who will provide all the support and tools you need to succeed.
- QUT offers you the unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders, including Australia’s foremost researchers in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
- Secure exciting work placements with top companies like BMW, Origin Energy, Rio Tinto, and Boeing, and showcase your projects to industry leaders.
- With a globally recognised Honours qualification accredited by Engineers Australia, QUT engineering graduates are in high demand in Australia and overseas.
Highlights
- Progress straight into the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) after completing the Diploma in Engineering at QUT College.
- Build essential mathematics and physics skills with our expert teaching staff who will provide all the support and tools you need to succeed.
- QUT offers you the unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders, including Australia’s foremost researchers in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
- Secure exciting work placements with top companies like BMW, Origin Energy, Rio Tinto, and Boeing, and showcase your projects to industry leaders.
- With a globally recognised Honours qualification accredited by Engineers Australia, QUT engineering graduates are in high demand in Australia and overseas.
Why choose this course?
The Diploma in Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is designed to give you a solid foundation in engineering concepts, knowledge, and technical skills. It also emphasises building the academic skills you’ll need for university success, setting you up for a great start in your studies. With our Diploma in Engineering pathway, you can make a smooth transition to university, earning full credit for your diploma studies without any time lost.
In the Diploma you'll benefit from extra contact hours with experienced QUT educators in a supportive, close-knit environment, making your learning experience both personalised and engaging.
At QUT College, you’ll be part of a friendly and supportive learning community, dedicated to helping you thrive.
Explore this course
Once you finish the Diploma of Engineering will be able to progress into EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with 96 credit points.
Choose from one of our nine majors to suit your career goals in engineering:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Sustainable Process)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer and Software Systems)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Aerospace)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Renewable Power)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Medical)
Careers and outcomes
Once you have successfully completed the combined diploma degree course, many exciting career opportunities are at your fingertips.
Possible careers
- Aerospace avionics engineer
- Biomechanical engineer
- Biomedical engineer
- Chemical engineer
- Civil engineer
- Computer systems engineer
- Electrical and computer engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Industrial engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Medical engineer
- Mining engineer
- Power engineer
- Process engineer
You must complete 96 credit points to meet the course requirements. Once you have successfully completed the diploma, you will be automatically offered a place in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Your diploma units will be credited into your degree.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
The Bachelor of Engineering structure consists of 384 credit points with:
- core units (96 credit points),
- a primary major (192 credit points); and
- complementary studies (96 credit points).
Upon completion of the Diploma in Engineering, you will complete the remaining 288 credit points of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). As part of this course, you must choose a major.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 68.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2026.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- EN02
- QTAC code
- 409562
- CRICOS code
- 086329G
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- 4 years full-time
- 7.5 years part-time
- February, July and November
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2025
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
81.70
|
Selection rank
89.30
|
| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
70.05
|
Selection rank
74.20
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
54.70
|
Selection rank
61.05
|
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 68.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: CSP $9,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $37,400 per course (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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