You will be introduced to core concepts across civil, electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines, developing your understanding of each field.

Engineers apply science and maths concepts to solve practical problems. 

The maths skills you gain will be essential to further your understanding of more complex engineering concepts. 

You’ll learn the basics of algebra, trigonometry and calculus.

You will also cover basic concepts in chemistry and physics and their practical engineering applications. 

Explore fluid mechanics, circuits and signals, and the structures and properties of materials. 

Develop the skills to produce 2D engineering drawings and 3D engineering models, which is an essential skill to communicate visual designs.

The Associate Degree in Engineering covers various subjects, including essential maths, physics and chemistry, and first-year courses from UniSA’s engineering bachelor degrees.

Our practical approach to learning means you’ll gain the skills to hit the ground running. 

You’ll learn to use industry-standard software such as SolidWorks to produce 3D CAD models that bring your designs alive, Enovia (Dassault Systems) to develop detailed project plans, MATLAB to process data and Mulitsim to instantly visualise and analyse electronic circuit behaviour. 

You’ll discover how engineering intersects with essential business management practices across diverse environments and study systems and design thinking techniques.

Real-world connections

UniSA collaborates with over 2,500 companies worldwide. 

If you go on to study Engineering (Honours), you’ll have many opportunities to gain hands-on experience and make industry connections. 

The UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program allows you to gain at least 450 hours of skills and competencies through various engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking and events.

UniSA also hosts regular University-wide employee master classes and employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and overseas.

• Academic transcripts/results
• Graduation/completion certificates
• Original language and official English language translations for all documents not in English
• IELTS or other English language test results (if applicable)
• Personal details and signature page of your passport and/or a visa grant letter (if applicable)
• Syllabus/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment

Prerequisites

Students should have achieved SACE Stage 1 pass or an equivalent TAFE or other approved qualification in Mathematics.

Assumed Knowledge

None

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program.

If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia, you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). 

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent.
AND

• Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and achieve a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
• Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
• Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

OR
Work and life experience

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GPA

India (best 4): 60%

Canada High School (OSSD): 60%

Iran: Pre-University Certificate, National High School Diploma

Successful completion of the Pre-University Certificate OR High School Diploma