The Diploma of Engineering provides an introduction to the field of engineering and a pathway to engineering degrees offered at La Trobe University. You’ll study first-year undergraduate subjects and, after successfully completing the Diploma, you’ll be eligible for direct entry to the second year of your chosen engineering degree.
The course is practical and hands-on. Depending on your chosen degree, you will develop skills in a number of core areas like biomedical engineering, communication engineering, electronic and electrical systems, sustainability in energy production, automotive engineering, the application of technology in modern medicine, project management of large-scale projects, sustainable infrastructure, water resources, civil construction, surveying and computer-aided design.
All of La Trobe University’s engineering degrees are designed to be accredited by Engineers Australia and provide the opportunity to apply for a number of work placements in a range of fields.
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Entry requirements
> Overall score of 6.0 (no band score below 5.5)
Degree pathway
> Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial)*
> Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)*
> Bachelor of Science (Maths major)
Career paths
> Oil and gas
> Building and construction of large-scale infrastructure
> Water resources
> Local government
> Mining companies
> Satellite and mobile telecommunications
> Microelectronic circuit design and assembly Control systems