Undergraduate
Diploma of Engineering
2021
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The Diploma of Engineering is ideal if you are curious about studying engineering and would like to learn more, though are unsure about committing to a full undergraduate degree.
During your engineering studies, you will explore some of the general concepts, principles and practices of engineering, develop your technical skills and build upon your maths and science knowledge.
With the diploma, you qualify for entry-level engineering roles, or you can continue onto other engineering degree courses such as CDU's Associate Degree in Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Science or Bachelor of Engineering Honours.
Career opportunities
Graduating from the Diploma of Engineering may lead to entry-level engineering roles.
Credit transfers & pathways
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
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This course is being re-accredited for delivery in 2021.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 5.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Course structure
A strong general engineering background is provided, suitable as a pathway into all areas of engineering.
This course is available externally by distance learning for those who are not able to attend classes on campus on a regular basis. Distance learning requires reliable broadband internet access.
- 2021 HE unit offerings and unit fees are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 December 2020.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
This course is being reaccredited and students should re-check the course structure and study plans early in 2021 for possible changes.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Common Units (2 units) |
20cp | Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options. |
| Core Units (4 units) |
40cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below.
ENG151 Statics ENG142 Concepts of Chemical Engineering (final offering 2019) has been removed as a core unit from 2020 - see transition arrangements below. |
| Elective (2 unit) |
20cp |
Units totalling 20 credit points selected from undergraduate units offered by the University. Students should contact the School to confirm their elective unit selection if unsure if their unit is appropriate. Students who have completed ENG142 Concepts of Chemical Engineering prior to 2020 will count this as an elective unit. Suggested electives for students who have not completed ENG142 include: ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise (replaces ECO105 from S2 2020) |
| 80cp | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Diploma AQF Level 5 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Course Changes and Transitional Arrangements from 2020
Course Structure: Core units have been reduced from 50 credit points to 40 credit points and an Elective totalling 10 credit points has been added.
Unit discontinuation: ENG142 Concepts of Chemical Engineering has been discontinued from 2020 and removed as a required core unit. Students who have already completed ENG142 will count this unit as one of their elective units.
Study plan
- 2021 HE unit offerings and unit fees are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 December 2020.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
This course is being reaccredited and students should re-check the course structure and study plans early in 2021 for possible changes.
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | E = Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU |
| ENG151 Statics | CO | ENG142 Concepts of Chemical Engineering (final offering 2019) or Elective | CO/E |
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO | ENG174 Electrical Engineering | CO |
| Elective | E | SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO |
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | E = Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||
| ENG142 Concepts of Chemical Engineering (final offering 2019) or Elective | CO/E | ||
| ENG174 Electrical Engineering | CO | ||
| SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||
| ENG151 Statics | CO | ||
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO | ||
| Elective | E | ||
Students commencing in Summer Semester
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in summer semester and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 (from SS 2020) | |||||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||||
| CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology | CU | ||||
| Elective (SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics recommended) | E | ||||
| Year 2 (from 2021) | |||||
| ENG151 Statics | CO | ENG175 Internet of Things (in place of ENG174 Electrical Engineering from 2021) | CO | ||
| SMA101 Mathematics 1A | CO | SPH141 Concepts of Physics | CO | ||
| Elective | E | ||||
Course fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2020: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
2021: Information about fees and charges for 2021 are not yet available however will be published prior to 1 December 2020.
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2020: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
2021: Information about fees and charges for 2021 are not yet available however will be published prior to 1 December 2020.