The Associate Degree in Engineering at CDU will provide a sound basis for fundamental engineering concepts.

The course will help you develop skills for solving common engineering problems and prepare you for further study of more advanced engineering concepts in the Bachelor of Engineering Science and Bachelor of Engineering Honours.

In electrical and electronics engineering, you will assist with designing, automating, and controlling devices that make modern life convenient. 

You are involved in electronics, telecommunications, biomedical applications, power generation, storage and distribution, and renewable energy.

In addition to specific engineering knowledge, essential engineering skills, including innovation, creativity and teamwork, are developed.

This course was developed in consultation with and is supported by industry leaders. 

It provides a sound foundation of engineering knowledge which can lead to further engineering study or employment as an engineering associate.

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• Translations of documents in a language other than English
• English Language Proficiency

The minimum academic entry requirement for admission to an undergraduate degree is completing a qualification deemed equivalent to an Australian Year 12 high school certificate by the University’s qualification assessment references. 

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

• Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and awarding an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60
• Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher
• Successful completion of at least 0.5 years of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma
• Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications are considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications

Assumed knowledge

Stage 1 Mathematical Methods or equivalent

China:

• Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program;
• Or completion of the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) with a GAOKAO score is required for entry into a Tier Two university in the relevant province.
• Or Year 12 with a minimum of 70% for Business, Accounting, Art, Social work, Humanitarian and Education courses.
• Year 12 with a minimum of 80% for Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Nutrition, Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy, Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Occupational Therapy, and Bachelor of Engineering Honours courses.

India:

• All India Senior School Certificate or Indian School Certificate or Senior Secondary Certificate with an average score of 60% in the best 4 academic subjects, including English
• Or Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of 75% (for Punjab and Haryana board)
• Or 65% (for other State Boards)in the best four academic subjects, excluding subjects of local languages, work experience, physical education and other non-academic subjects.

International Foundation Studies Program

Completion of a Foundation Studies program provides access to most CDU undergraduate degrees. 

After completing a foundation program, students are well prepared and confident in their academic and English abilities.