Associate Degree in Engineering Technology
RMIT University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
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
Subjects
- MANU2112 Engineering Science
- MATH2167 Mathematics 1
- EEET2276 Electrical Principles
- PROC2097 Engineering Materials
- EEET2277 Computer Applications
- MIET2138 Engineering Management
- MIET2137 Industrial Studies
- MATH2168 Mathematics 2
- OENG1064 Engineering Project A
- OENG1066 Engineering Project B
- OENG1068 Engineering Project
- CIVE1209 Steel Design
- CIVE1204 Fluid Systems
- CIVE1205 Structural Analysis
- EASC1081 Soil Mechanics
- CIVE1206 Roads and Transport
- CIVE1208 Concrete Design
- EEET2320 Network Fundamentals
- EEET2323 Internetworking Technologies
- EEET2330 Voice and Video over IP Networks
- EEET2321 Transmission Media
- EEET2319 Computer Architecture
- EEET2280 Computing Engineering
- EEET2279 Advanced Electrical Theory
- EEET2282 Electronic Applications
- EEET2281 Digital System Design
- EEET2280 Computing Engineering
- EEET2321 Transmission Media
- OENG1211 Industrial Manufacturing and Control System
- MIET2139 Mechanics of Materials
- MIET2340 Mechanics of Machines
- MIET2341 Thermo-Fluids 1
- MIET2342 Mechanics of Solids
- AERO2395 Aerodynamics
- AERO2392 Aircraft Systems and Integration
- MIET2139 Mechanics of Materials
- MIET2340 Mechanics of Machines
- MIET2341 Thermo-Fluids 1
- MIET2342 Mechanics of Solids
- MIET2344 Thermo-Fluids 2
- OENG1211 Industrial Manufacturing and Control System
- MIET2139 Mechanics of Materials
- MIET2340 Mechanics of Machines
- MIET2341 Thermo-Fluids 1
- MIET2342 Mechanics of Solids
- EEET2280 Computing Engineering
- OENG1211 Industrial Manufacturing and Control System
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
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne City | International: $74,880 | No |
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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.
