Associate Degree in Engineering

With provisional accreditation at the Associate Engineer level by Engineers Australia, the Associate Degree in Engineering will provide you with the opportunity to explore all major engineering domains before deciding on your major.

Associate Degree in Engineering

Duration

Part Time: 4 Years

Next Start Date

06 January 2025

Closing Date

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Indicative annual fee from $11,885

Additional Information

Program Code: 7022

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The Associate Degree in Engineering provides students with the opportunity to select a major in either: civil, electrical, mechanical or robotic & mechatronic engineering. All majors are designed to develop a strong grounding in engineering science and the principles underlying the field of expertise, ensuring that the knowledge and skills learned are transferable across different applications and situations. Students who successfully complete the Associate Degree in Engineering receive guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at Western Sydney University with up to 120 Credit Points (1.5 years). Note: Students who study the Associate Degree in Engineering are required to complete for each subject intensive on-campus sessions of up to 3 days per teaching session at either Nirimba or Penrith campus.
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Accreditation

Full accreditation has been accorded for the Civil Major by Engineers Australia in 2021. Provisional accreditation has been accorded for the Electrical, Mechanical and Robotic and Mechatronic Majors in 2021.

What you can expect to study

The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

  • Construction engineering
  • Structural design
  • Project management
  • Telecommunications
  • Energy generation and conservation
  • Road design, construction and management
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Entry requirements for domestic students

Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.

You can read more about special requirements here.

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Entry requirements for international students

**Please note, if this course lists a part-time option, this is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.

Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.

You can read more about international academic entry requirements here.

Indicative annual fee

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A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Commonwealth and applicable only to Domestic students. This means that the Australian Government pays part of your fees towards your program, therefore reducing your program fees, and the remaining amount is paid by you, this is considered your Student Contribution.

To work out how much your Student Contribution will be before you study, you will first need to find out the Student Contribution band your subjects fit into based on their general discipline area.

You can then calculate your student contributions to work out the total amount of your contribution.

The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a range of loans introduced by the Australian Government from 2005 to provide fee payment assistance to eligible students. Loans are for Australian citizens studying in Australia or overseas. Permanent residents who hold a humanitarian visa are also eligible if studying in Australia.

If eligible you may be able to defer all or part of your Student Contribution through the HECS-HELP loan program. You may also be eligible for OS-HELP if undertaking studies overseas.

New Zealand citizens and holders of an Australian permanent resident visa (other than an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) are generally not entitled to HECS-HELP assistance. If you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident your Student Contribution amount must be paid in full by the census date.

However, the Australian Government has passed new legislation that changes the way some New Zealand citizens, who hold a Special Category Visa (SCV), studying in Australia will pay their fees. More information is available on the Changes to fees for New Zealand Citizens webpage.

Find out more about HECS-HELP

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Apply as a Domestic Student

If you are a domestic student, you can apply through our Western Application system which is free of charge.

Domestic students are:

  • Australian Citizens
  • New Zealand Citizens
  • Australian permanent residents
  • Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders

Scholarships

Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific degrees. 

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OTHER STUDY OPTIONS

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Full Time: 4 Years (Available Part Time)*

Diploma in Building Design Management / Bachelor of Building Design Management

Full Time: 4 Years

Diploma in Engineering Extended (Bachelor Pathway)

Full Time: 1.5 Years

Diploma in Engineering / Bachelor of Engineering Studies

Full Time: 3 Years (Available Part Time)*

The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.