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undergraduate

Degree

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

Course code: #TA001

undergraduate

Degree

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $36,400 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    106835J

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-July 21-July-2023 2023-07-21
Fall-February 23-February-2024 2024-02-23
Winter-July 21-July-2024 2024-07-21
Fall-February 23-February-2025 2025-02-23

Overview

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

If you're keen to launch your career in engineering, La Trobe's Associate Degree in Engineering Technology will give you solid foundations for success and a pathway to one of two world-class Bachelor's degrees in engineering.

Develop essential skills in maths, physics and computer programming. 

Then set yourself apart from other graduates by learning valuable human skills in innovation, business management and leadership.

In this highly practical degree, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and develop problem-solving skills. 

Explore the impacts of climate change and find innovative engineering solutions to help create sustainable societies. 

You'll build your confidence in relaying complex technical information and explore engineering innovations' technological, financial, legal and environmental impacts.

Get a degree that's recognised by the industry. 

Once you've completed your Associate Degree, you can apply to La Trobe's Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial). 

You will then be able to apply for advanced standing to commence Bachelor studies in the third year, where you can further enhance your industry knowledge and experience by undertaking large-scale projects and work placements.

You'll learn the following:

  • Programming for engineers and scientists
  • Computer-aided design (CAD)
  • Engineering enterprise
  • Sustainability and renewable energy design
  • Systems modelling
  • Engineering design and problem-solving

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$46,900

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,500
Tuition 1 person $36,400

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system/s
  • Syllabus of previously-studied subjects if seeking advanced standing

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

64
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

46
46
listening
46
writing
46
speaking
46
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed for students who require English language training before commencing tertiary study in Australia.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) include General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes).

English for Further Studies Entry requirements

English LevelIELTSTOEFL (iBT)Pearson'sExit to
EFS 34.5 (minimum writing score 4.5)3430-
EFS 45.0 (minimum writing score 5.0)4036Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT
EFS 55.5 (minimum writing score 5.5)5542Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology
EFS 66.0 (minimum writing score 6.0)7550Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications

Academic background and requirement

To enter La Trobe undergraduate programs, at a minimum, you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a particular grade. 

This course does not have an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and, therefore, no international entry requirements.

 

Foundation Study: 

Foundation Studies is a bridging course to prepare international students for University studies. 

Completing the Foundation Studies program with a 60% grade point average will provide a guaranteed pathway into the first year of an undergraduate degree at La Trobe University. 

Career opportunities

  • Senior drafter or CAD designer
  • Project manager
  • Site supervisor
  • Civil technician

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