RMIT University

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

RMIT University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00122A

The Associate Degree in Engineering has been designed to equip you with a broad theoretical and technical knowledge of the underlying principles of engineering. You will learn to analyse and interpret complex problems, communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders, and find effective solutions to the issues facing industry. Offering six majors, you will get to choose to focus on mechanical, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and mechatronics, electrical and electronics, computer and network, or civil engineering. Each major will immerse you in the subject, giving you the specialist skills you need to pursue a career in your preferred area of engineering.

Structure

192 credit points

Standard entry requirements

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).

Recognition

The following majors (Civil Engineering, Computer and Network Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering) are fully accredited by Engineers Australia: The Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics major is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia: The Sustainable Systems Engineering major is not yet accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates are eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia as an Engineering Associate. Australia is one of eight countries that are signatories to the International Engineering Alliance, also known as the Dublin Accord, for engineering technicians. Graduates with this qualification are recognised in all countries that are signatories to the Accord.

Study pathways

Graduates who achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 are guaranteed entry with two years of credit (equivalent to 192 credit points) into the following RMIT programs relevant to their study major: Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours)

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Melbourne City Domestic: $61,440
International: $71,040
  • ATAR: 40.85
No
  • Full-time : 2 years

Further information

The type of careers this qualification leads to may include aerospace design engineer paraprofessional, aircraft maintenance engineer paraprofessional, automation specialist, development of sustainable systems, electronic design, service engineering, microprocessor programming, network design or network support, networking, internet working, IP telephony, product design and process, production planner.

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