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Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) (Degree Transfer Program)

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Overview

This course is delivered by Swinburne University of Technology (CRICOS code: 00111D).
The Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) is a direct pathway to second-year university. The units are similar to those in the first year of a bachelor degree, but the classroom environment is different. Classes are smaller and students will have more individual attention from their teachers to help them adjust to university.
 
Students who successfully complete all units of study in the Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) are guaranteed second-year entry into one of the following degrees:
UniLink is accredited as an award-level higher education diploma.
*Only available to domestic students.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.)
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Duration8 Month/s
Campus and intakes  Calendar
Hawthorn -February, June, October
Course codeLENGD02
CRICOS code073431F
Fees*A$20,900 (total for 2013)*
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
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Course in detail

On this page: course description, course structure and units of study.

Course description

This course is delivered by Swinburne University of Technology (CRICOS code: 00111D).
The Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) is a direct pathway to second-year university. The units are similar to those in the first year of a bachelor degree, but the classroom environment is different. Classes are smaller and students will have more individual attention from their teachers to help them adjust to university.
 
Students who successfully complete all units of study in the Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) are guaranteed second-year entry into one of the following degrees:
UniLink is accredited as an award-level higher education diploma.
*Only available to domestic students.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.)

Course structure

Faster transition for February commencements
Students who start the Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) in February normally finish in September. This means there is a four-month waiting period before students can start their bachelor degree the following year. Students will be able to start their bachelor degree immediately after finishing UniLink in mid-September by enrolling in a two-subject summer school from September to November.

Units of study

Students must successfully complete eight units in total:

Electronic Systems
Energy and Motion
Engineering Mathematics 1
Engineering Mathematics 2
Engineering Project
Professional Engineering
Materials and Processes
Mechanics of Structure
Assessment may include a range of formal and informal tasks, including individual and group projects, assignments, presentations and examinations.
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Graduate outcomes

On this page: career opportunities.

Career opportunities

After completion of the chosen bachelor degree, graduates may find employment in a wide range industries and associated areas including project management, project design, project planning and research.
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Course experience

On this page: Swinburne Abroad.

Swinburne Abroad

Swinburne offers International programs to help students internationalise their studies. The International Exchange is an academic program allowing students to study at a Swinburne Partner Institutions during their studies. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Studies done on exchange can be credited towards the Swinburne award, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. Swinburne also offers short term international study tours to various destinations. Please note International opportunities available will vary by course. For further information on Swinburne Abroad, please visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/abroad/

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Entry requirements

This course has academic and English language requirements, and prerequisites.

Academic requirements

To assess eligibility for entry to Swinburne, visit the Academic Entry Requirements page.

English language requirements

Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Certificate: EAP 4 Upper Intermediate: 70%; OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 537 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 75, with no individual band below 17. Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Prerequisites

Year 12 VCE Maths Methods or Specialist Maths or equivalent (topics in coordinate geometry, circular (trigonometric) functions, calculus, algebra, statistics and probability).
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Apply

On this page: how to apply, course fees and find out more.

How to apply

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

Course fees*

A$20,900 (total for 2013)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

Find out more

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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