Associate Degree of Engineering
Southern Cross University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 01241G
There is increasing demand for technical skills to help build the infrastructure, manufacturing and production systems of the future. This degree will prepare you to work in these industries, and to contribute to shaping the future in Australia and globally. The Associate Degree of Engineering is designed to meet the requirements for accreditation at the level of Engineering Associate by Engineers Australia. The course is structured around 16 key competencies identified by Engineers Australia as being essential to the graduating engineer, which are broadly grouped into knowledge and skills, application, personal and professional skills. The course is suited to school leavers or those with a trade qualification who are looking to enter the civil construction or manufacturing and production industries in a supervisory, project management or technical role, or progress their careers in these industries to the next level. Foundational core units build knowledge of the practical and technical skills and the processes and philosophy that underpin engineering systems. Youll then choose a specialisation to build additional knowledge and skills needed to perform technical roles in a range of engineering systems relevant to your specialisation. Finally, you'll complete project-based units that will develop your skills in critical thinking, creative problem solving. and project management, and additionally complete a total of 30 days of professional placement in industry during your studies, ensuring you are ready to hit the ground running as a graduate.
Structure
Must complete 16 units (192 credit points), comprising: 1 specialisation in Civil Construction or Intelligent Machines (192 credit points).
Subjects
- 1 specialisation in Civil Construction or Intelligent Machines
Standard entry requirements
Australian Year 12
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Gold Coast | International: $73,920 | No |
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| Lismore | International: $73,920 | No |
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