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Associate Degree in Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

ProviderSwinburne University of Technology
Course code: VTAC3400212991UniversityStudy area: Other Engineering and Related Technology, necData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

Discover an alternative pathway into a Swinburne bachelor degree. On successful completion of the Associate Degree in Engineering, you’ll automatically progress to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with up to 16 units’ credit.

In the associate degree, you'll study undergraduate-level units including specialisation units in civil, electrical, mechanical or mechatronics engineering. You'll benefit from a supportive vocational environment, including smaller class sizes and more one-on-one time with teachers.

The engineering degree will equip you with technical expertise and management skills in civil engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, or robotics and mechatronics.

Build up your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs, which are a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees and can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects. Learn more

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Course record

Career Opportunities
The type of careers the Associate Degree of Engineering leads to may include para-professional engineer, engineering officer, or associate engineer. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) graduates possess skills and knowledge to seek professional careers in civil engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, or robotics and mechatronics.
Majors
Civil engineering, Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Robotics engineering.

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

  • Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 60.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history, including ATAR results, VET and higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they: - apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR - are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Biology, Chemistry, any Information Technology, any Mathematics, Physics or Systems Engineering equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Biology, Chemistry, any Information Technology, any Mathematics, Physics or Systems Engineering equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 10 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology SEAS information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 60.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history, including ATAR results, VET and higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they: - apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR - are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Biology, Chemistry, any Information Technology, any Mathematics, Physics or Systems Engineering equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Biology, Chemistry, any Information Technology, any Mathematics, Physics or Systems Engineering equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 10 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology SEAS information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test. Additionally, applicants without an ATAR, that do not meet the mathematics prerequisites or whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results. Mathematics study scores older than 5 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years. For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here . Note : STAT results are valid for two years. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history from the past 7 years, including ATAR results, will be considered for entry into this course. Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies at undergraduate level i.e. bachelor and above, will be considered for this course. Also considered are incomplete undergraduate studies and complete and/or incomplete VET studies undertaken within the last 7 years. Mathematics prerequisites older than 5 years are not considered to have met course requirements. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology SEAS information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test. Additionally, applicants without an ATAR, that do not meet the mathematics prerequisites or whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results. Mathematics study scores older than 5 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years. For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here . Note : STAT results are valid for two years. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history from the past 7 years, including ATAR results, will be considered for entry into this course. Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies at undergraduate level i.e. bachelor and above, will be considered for this course. Also considered are incomplete undergraduate studies and complete and/or incomplete VET studies undertaken within the last 7 years. Mathematics prerequisites older than 5 years are not considered to have met course requirements. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology SEAS information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test. Additionally, applicants without an ATAR, that do not meet the mathematics prerequisites or whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results. Mathematics study scores older than 5 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years. For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here . Note : STAT results are valid for two years. Educational history An applicant's ATAR results from the last 7 years will be considered for entry into this course. Mathematics prerequisites older than 5 years are not considered to have met course requirements. Regional Adjustments Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they: - apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR - are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology SEAS information and the Swinburne University of Technology website
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesBrunei Darussalam
Common pathwayHigh school background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBiomedical Science
1
Brunei DarussalamHigh school background
Bachelor of Biomedical ScienceBachelor degree · Biomedical Science · Offshore
ib guessIB 35.0/45.0mid band · approx. top 20-25%

Campuses & intake dates

  • HawthornVIC