Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Diploma of Engineering
086291
Engineering and Technology
This higher education diploma equips students with the key skills and central concepts of engineering before they progress to university and specialise. Students learn from experienced lecturers with global industry experience in courses ...
Full time Part time
Course Fee
fee/$30,500
Griffith College - Brisbane City
Start Date
Oct 2026
Mar 2027
Jun 2027
Duration

1 year Full time or 2 years Part time

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Course outline

This higher education diploma provides students with the essential skills and core concepts of engineering before progressing to university and specialising. Delivered by lecturers with global industry experience, the program covers mathematics, engineering science, engineering fundamentals, computing, and programming.
Students gain industry‑relevant foundational knowledge, practical experience, and the problem‑solving skills employers value. By completion, they are prepared for both an engineering career and successful transition into university study. This diploma is the first step toward careers in civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical and software engineering.
Upon successful completion, students can move into several different Griffith University engineering related degrees with credit.
For more information, visit Diploma of Engineering at Griffith College.

Griffith College

Combined diploma/degrees

Refer to entries for: D Engineering/B Engineering (Hons); D Engineering/B Aviation; D Engineering/B Industrial Design.

Fee notes

Fees for the Diploma programs are subject to change each year. Please refer to Griffith College tuition fees published for each program and can be found at https://www.griffithcollege.edu.au/study-options/

Prerequisites

Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent

Assumed knowledge

English (Units 3 and 4, C)

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

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Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

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Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Civil engineer; electrical engineer; environmental engineer; mechanical engineer; software engineer.

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