Leads to the following majors at UTS
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Biomedical
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Civil
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Civil (Construction)
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Civil (Structures)
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Chemical Process Engineering
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Data Science Engineering
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Electrical
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Electronic
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Flexible
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Mechanical
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Mechatronic
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Software
Are you inspired to create change in the world? Are you always looking for a better solution? Do you enjoy precision, accuracy and attention to detail? Join the world’s elite problem solvers – Engineers.
Engineering makes the world go around, from saving lives with medical devices to solving sanitation issues for remote communities, it’s one of the most diverse careers you can choose. Rewarding, challenging and fun, our Diploma of Engineering is the perfect preparation to embark on a career in engineering.
The Diploma of Engineering is your starting point if you want to study the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at UTS. The course allows successful students to FAST TRACK into the second year of study at UTS. Students who successfully complete the course move forward with an understanding of the practical applications for engineering, along with the skills to communicate professionally and ethically in engineering environments.
How do the diplomas compare?
Do you like to learn at a steady pace? Our Standard course is spread out over 12 months. You'll find this ideal if you want to focus on your studies while enjoying your new life in Australia.
Fees
A$38,000 (Australian students)
A$39,000 (International students)
FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration
3 trimesters (11 months)
CRICOS Code
070304D
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Entry requirements
Academic
NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC: Average HSC 67% (Based on English PLUS 3 non VET subjects, all 4 subjects including English must be Category A subjects) or QLD Year 12: Maximum Overall Position of 16 or WAUFP: CPS 50 and ELACS 50 or WAUFP: CPS 51 and ELACS 50
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
1050 with completion of year 12 (out of a maximum of 1600)
Required Knowledge
Required Knowledge for the UTS College Diploma of Engineering.
For Accelerated: Need to pass the compulsory Maths readiness Test in Orientation.
General
Important note on minimum age requirement
Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree
International students: based on no more than two subject failures.
Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.
Subject
Trimester 1
- OR
Trimester 2
- OR
Trimester 3
- OR
Do you thrive under pressure? Our accelerated course is the fastest way to get into a UTS degree, but it's not for everyone. The workload is intense and you'll need to be dedicated to your studies to succeed.
Fees
A$38,000 (Australian students)
A$39,000 (International students)
FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration
2 trimesters (8 months)
CRICOS Code
070305C
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Entry requirements
Academic
CQU Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or CQU Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with a Credit in English or Curtin Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or Curtin Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with a Credit in English or La Trobe Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or La Trobe Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with C in English or Macquarie University Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or Macquarie University Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with 60% in English or MIBT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or MIBT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with Credit in English or Monash Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or Monash Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with 55% in English or NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC: Average HSC 75% (Based on English PLUS 3 non VET subjects, all 4 subjects including English must be Category A subjects) or QLD Year 12: Maximum Overall Position of 15 or RMIT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or RMIT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with 60% in English or SIBT Foundation Studies: 75% or higher or University of Sydney Foundation: GPA 6.0 or University of Sydney Foundation: GPA 6.0 with C- in English or UNSW Foundation Studies GPA 6.0 or UNSW Foundation Studies. GPA 6.0 with C in English or UOW Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or UTS Foundation Studies or UWS Foundation: GPA 6.0 or UWS Foundation: GPA 6.0 with C in English or WAUFP: CPS 52 and ELACS 50
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
1050 with completion of year 12 (out of a maximum of 1600)
Required Knowledge
Required Knowledge for the UTS College Diploma of Engineering.
For Accelerated: Need to pass the compulsory Maths readiness Test in Orientation.
General
Important note on minimum age requirement
Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree
International students: based on no more than two subject failures.
Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.
Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.
Subject
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Do you like to learn at a steady pace? Our Standard course is spread out over 12 months. You'll find this ideal if you want to focus on your studies while enjoying your new life in Australia.
Fees
A$38,000 (Australian students)
A$39,000 (International students)
FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration
3 trimesters (11 months)
CRICOS Code
070304D
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Entry requirements
Academic
NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC: Average HSC 67% (Based on English PLUS 3 non VET subjects, all 4 subjects including English must be Category A subjects) or QLD Year 12: Maximum Overall Position of 16 or WAUFP: CPS 50 and ELACS 50 or WAUFP: CPS 51 and ELACS 50
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
1050 with completion of year 12 (out of a maximum of 1600)
Required Knowledge
Required Knowledge for the UTS College Diploma of Engineering.
For Accelerated: Need to pass the compulsory Maths readiness Test in Orientation.
General
Important note on minimum age requirement
Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree
International students: based on no more than two subject failures.
Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.
Subject
Trimester 1
- OR
Trimester 2
- OR
Trimester 3
- OR
Do you thrive under pressure? Our accelerated course is the fastest way to get into a UTS degree, but it's not for everyone. The workload is intense and you'll need to be dedicated to your studies to succeed.
Fees
A$38,000 (Australian students)
A$39,000 (International students)
FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration
2 trimesters (8 months)
CRICOS Code
070305C
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Entry requirements
Academic
CQU Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or CQU Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with a Credit in English or Curtin Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or Curtin Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with a Credit in English or La Trobe Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or La Trobe Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with C in English or Macquarie University Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or Macquarie University Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with 60% in English or MIBT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or MIBT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with Credit in English or Monash Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or Monash Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with 55% in English or NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC: Average HSC 75% (Based on English PLUS 3 non VET subjects, all 4 subjects including English must be Category A subjects) or QLD Year 12: Maximum Overall Position of 15 or RMIT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or RMIT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with 60% in English or SIBT Foundation Studies: 75% or higher or University of Sydney Foundation: GPA 6.0 or University of Sydney Foundation: GPA 6.0 with C- in English or UNSW Foundation Studies GPA 6.0 or UNSW Foundation Studies. GPA 6.0 with C in English or UOW Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or UTS Foundation Studies or UWS Foundation: GPA 6.0 or UWS Foundation: GPA 6.0 with C in English or WAUFP: CPS 52 and ELACS 50
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
1050 with completion of year 12 (out of a maximum of 1600)
Required Knowledge
Required Knowledge for the UTS College Diploma of Engineering.
For Accelerated: Need to pass the compulsory Maths readiness Test in Orientation.
General
Important note on minimum age requirement
Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree
International students: based on no more than two subject failures.
Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.
Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.
Subject
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Course intake & start dates
Trimester 1 intake
Commences23 February 2026
Census date27 March 2026
Trimester 2 intake
Commences9 June 2026
Census date10 July 2026
Trimester 3 intake
Commences21 September 2026
Census date23 October 2026
Orientation dates
Trimester 1: 23 - 27 February 2026
Trimester 2: 9 - 12 June 2026
Trimester 3: 21 - 25 September 2026
| Intake | Commences | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 23 February 2026 | 27 March 2026 |
| Trimester 2 | 9 June 2026 | 10 July 2026 |
| Trimester 3 | 21 September 2026 | 23 October 2026 |
Orientation dates
Trimester 1: 23 - 27 February 2026
Trimester 2: 9 - 12 June 2026
Trimester 3: 21 - 25 September 2026
Trimester 1 intake
Commences1 March 2027
Census date26 March 2027
Trimester 2 intake
Commences15 June 2027
Census date9 July 2027
Trimester 3 intake
Commences27 September 2027
Census date22 October 2027
Orientation dates
Trimester 1: 22 - 26 February 2027
Trimester 2: 7 - 11 June 2027
Trimester 3: 20 - 24 September 2027
| Intake | Commences | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 1 March 2027 | 26 March 2027 |
| Trimester 2 | 15 June 2027 | 9 July 2027 |
| Trimester 3 | 27 September 2027 | 22 October 2027 |
Orientation dates
Trimester 1: 22 - 26 February 2027
Trimester 2: 7 - 11 June 2027
Trimester 3: 20 - 24 September 2027
Modes of study
This course is delivered full time and face-to-face in scheduled on-campus classes.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods in the Diploma of Engineering include quizzes (multiple-choice, calculations, open-ended questions); presentations (group and individual); written case studies; written reports; written assignments; skills tests; lab tests; practical tests; SQL scripts; projects; reflective journal; mid-semester tests and final exams (multiple-choice, calculations, and open-ended questions).
Important dates
For full information regarding dates, including holidays, please refer to: