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Associate Degree in Engineering

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
LTEN

Prerequisites
Refer to Entry Requirements
More info

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 44,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
066197C

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Prerequisite: Students should have achieved SACE Stage 1 passes, or an equivalent TAFE or other approved qualification in Mathematics.

Applicants are also 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 achieved 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

Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

OR
Work and life experience

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

Refer to Entry Requirements

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
Eynesbury FSP	310
German Abitur	3.8
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	32
Norway GPA	2.8
Pakistan HSSC	75
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	12.5
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	6
Vietnam	7
Australia	63
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1050
India (best 4) State Board	70
India (best 4) Central Board	60
HKDSE	15
Nepal NEB	2.41

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Aim

The program aims to prepare students for a professional career in information technology engineering with particular emphasis on the areas specified within each stream name.

Content & Structure

Students are required to complete 72 units of study to obtain this associate degree. The program contains introductory studies in mathematics, physics and chemistry and courses from the first year in engineering. In addition students can select courses from introductory studies in civil engineering, electrical and information engineering, mechanical engineering and surveying.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR - ALL STREAMS
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Essential Mathematics 1: Algebra and Trigonometry	MATH 1066	4.5	Note(s): 4
Introduction to Engineering Physics	PHYS 1018	4.5	Note(s): 4
Programming Concepts	COMP 1045	4.5
Sustainable Engineering Practice	ENGG 1003	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Introduction to Engineering Chemistry	CHEM 1015	4.5	Note(s): 4
Engineering Design and Innovation	ENGG 1004	4.5
Essential Mathematics 2: Calculus	MATH 1067	4.5	Note(s): 4
Electrical and Electronic Systems	EEET 1027	4.5
CHOOSE 1 OF THE FOLLOWING 3 STREAMS
SECOND YEAR - CIVIL ENGINEERING STREAM
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Engineering Materials	RENG 1005	4.5
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1	MATH 1063	4.5
Introduction to Surveying and Spatial Sciences	GEOE 1018	4.5
Engineering and Environmental Geology	EART 3012	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2	MATH 1064	4.5
Engineering Mechanics	MENG 1012	4.5
Project Management for Engineers	ENGG 2004	4.5
Fluid and Energy Engineering	MENG 2002	4.5	Note(s): 5
OR
SECOND YEAR - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING STREAM
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Engineering Materials	RENG 1005	4.5
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1	MATH 1063	4.5
Design Management for Engineers	ENGG 3006	4.5
Data Communications Technologies	EEET 3025	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2	MATH 1064	4.5
Engineering Mechanics	MENG 1012	4.5
Project Management for Engineers	ENGG 2004	4.5
Digital Logic Fundamentals	EEET 1026	4.5
OR
SECOND YEAR - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STREAM
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Engineering Materials	RENG 1005	4.5
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1	MATH 1063	4.5
Mechanical Engineering Practice	MENG 2009	4.5
Manufacturing Processes	MFET 2001	4.5	Note(s): 7
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2	MATH 1064	4.5
Engineering Mechanics	MENG 1012	4.5
Project Management for Engineers	ENGG 2004	4.5
Fluid and Energy Engineering	MENG 2002	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. Students may take courses from more than one stream, but this may affect the amount of credit they are entitled to if they elect to transfer to a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program.

2. With Program Director approval, students may substitute other appropriate courses where these assist with a pathway towards studies in Engineering. This may affect the amount of credit they are entitled to if they elect to transfer to a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program.

3. It is strongly recommended that students complete 8 courses before transferring into a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program. However, students may be eligible to transfer earlier providing they have successfully completed the prerequisite and assumed knowledge required for a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program.

4. Credit may be granted to students who have successfully completed studies equivalent to these courses at either SACE Stage 2 level, VET Certificate IV level or equivalent.

5. If transferring to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and associated specialisations) program, Fluid and Energy Engineering (MENG 2002) will be credited in lieu of Introduction to Water Engineering (CIVE 2010).

6. Students applying to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Surveying) program should do so at the end of first year or contact the LTEN Program Director for second year enrolment advice.

7. Manufacturing Processes (MFET 2001) is not credited into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Mechatronics) program. If transferring to this program please contact the LTEN program director for second year enrolment advice.

8. Some courses in this program are available for online study through UniSA Online. Further information can be obtained from the Program Director.