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Associate Degree of Engineering

Undergraduate course

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  • This course is not available to international students.
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Overview

ATAR
60.75
2012 Round 1 Clearly-In ATAR (CSP)
You can also look at entering this course via pathways from one of our UniLink or TAFE courses.
This course is a broad-based point of entry into employment as an associate engineer and provides a pathway for graduates to move into an undergraduate engineering degree course. You will study engineering foundation studies of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, together with engineering management and four vocational units.
Duration2 years full-time
Campus and intakes  Calendar
Hawthorn -Semester 1
Study modeFull-time
Course codeE010
Fees
For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.

Career opportunities

There is currently a great demand for professional engineers in Australia and overseas. The associate degree offers students the preparation for employment as an engineering associate in a dynamic and changing work force. The course also provides an alternative pathway to enter a bachelor degree in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering with advanced standing.
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Course in detail

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

Course description

This program information is provided for prospective students. Current students, please refer to your program planner and unit outline. Program planners that are available on the faculty website under Information for Current Students.
The Associate Degree in Engineering provides a broad-based point of entry into employment as a para professional engineer and provides a pathway for graduates to articulate into an undergraduate engineering degree course.
The associate degree is aimed at students who are capable but less prepared for university, and provides an excellent link between secondary school and the independent learning expected at university with the benefit of smaller class sizes and more support from the academic staff through more on-campus contact hours.
The course provides an introduction to the foundation studies of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, together with engineering management and a range of vocationally orientated subjects in preparation for employment in a dynamic and changing workforce.
Please also refer to the Engineering website for more information.

Course structure

The Associate Degree in Engineering consists of 200 credit points of subjects normally taken over two years of full-time study. The course operates under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed to be equivalent to one hour of student work per week over a semester, whether in contact staff or in private study. Four subjects will generally be taken each semester for a full-time program. Total student contact hours during the academic semesters for a full-time student, including lectures, classes, tutorials and laboratory sessions, will normally be around 750 hours per year.
The course structure is outlined below and consists of 1.5 years of university engineering degree units of study and 0.5 years of vocationally orientated TAFE units of study. It provides the opportunity for successful students to articulate automatically on completion into the relevant 400 credit point degree course with 150 credit points of advanced standing.

Units of study

Core units
UHT100 Engineering Foundation Mathematics
UHT111 Engineering Mathematics 1
UHT112 Engineering Mathematics 2
UHT124 Energy and Motion
UHT182 Electronic Systems
UHT211 Engineering Mathematics 3A 
UHT235 Computer-Aided Drafting 1
UHT419 Project Management
UHT435 Sustainability Concepts
UHT1000 Professional Engineering
UHT1005 Engineering Project
UHT1125 Mechanics of Structures
UHT1230 Materials and Processes 
UHT3380 Engineering Management 1   UHT5380 Engineering Management 2

Electives

HES2340 Fluid Mechanics 1 (HED Elective) OR HIT2080 Introduction to Programming (HED Elective)
Notes:
*  Additional mathematics support will be offered during Year 1 via the zero point competency unit:
    VBP228 Apply Calculus to Engineering Problems  
^  Electives are subject to minimum enrolments and will be confirmed to students on enrolment for Year 2.
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Graduate outcomes

On this page: aims and objectives, career opportunities, professional recognition and graduate attributes.

Aims and objectives

The new Associate Degree will provide the following generic graduate attributes.
  • Ability to apply knowledge to basic science and engineering.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution.
  • Ability to utilise a systems approach to basic engineering problems.
  • Ability to function effectively as an individual and team member.
  • Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
  • Understanding of the principles of sustainability.

Career opportunities

There is currently a great demand for professional engineers in Australia and overseas. The associate degree offers students the preparation for employment as an engineering associate in a dynamic and changing work force. The course also provides an alternative pathway to enter a bachelor degree in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering with advanced standing.

Professional recognition

Completion of the Associate Degree in Engineering will assist graduates in being eligible for membership of Engineers Australia at Associate Level (Engineering Officer).

Graduate attributes

Swinburne Graduate attributes:
  • Are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community; 
  • Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas; 
  • Operate effectively in work and community situations;
  • Are adaptable and manage change;
  • Are aware of environments in which they will be contributing.
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On this page: entry requirements, pathways, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning

Entry requirements

ATAR
60.75
2012 Round 1 Clearly-In ATAR (CSP)
You can also look at entering this course via pathways from one of our UniLink or TAFE courses.

Entry requirements

Standard entry:
For entry into first year of the course, applicants should have satisfactorily completed the Victoria VCE or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification and obtained an ATAR Score of at least 60.
 
VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 20 in English (any), and a study score of at least 20 in Further Mathematics 3/4 or Mathematical Methods 3/4.

Articulation arrangements:
Students admitted to the degree may be granted advanced standing for previous studies. Approved credit transfer arrangements for this course may be found on Swinburne Credit Transfer Database.

Exemptions:
Students admitted to the degree may be granted exemptions for previous studies on a case-by-case basis. All applications for subject exemptions must be submitted in writing at the time of enrolment. Each application is considered by the program coordinator, who forwards recommendations to the Faculty Academic Committee for approval.

Pathways

An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For most degrees Students will be granted matched exemptions for foundation units or some Stage 2 units only. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//  

Note: Eligibility for credit does not guarantee a place in the course: acceptance depends on the number of applicants and available places.

Credit transfer

Students admitted to the degree may be granted exemptions for previous studies on a case-by-case basis. All applications for subject exemptions must be submitted in writing at the time of enrolment. Each application is considered by the program coordinator, who forwards recommendations to the Faculty Academic Committee for approval.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
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Apply

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

How to apply

Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

VTAC code: 34111 (CSP)

For further information, visit the VTAC website at: http://www.vtac.edu.au
 
Applicants who have not already applied through VTAC can apply direct to the university by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

Course fees

For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.

Find out more

Submit an Online Enquiry
Tel: 1300 275 794
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences website
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