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Diploma in Engineering.

Study a
Diploma in Engineering.

Prepare for success with
Flinders University Academy.

Prepare for success with Flinders University Academy

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Didn't meet entry requirements for your undergraduate engineering degree?

Don't waste any more time – Flinders Academy is your fast track to a Flinders degree.

Study a Diploma in Engineering at Flinders University Academy, and you will gain direct entry into year 2 of a variety of Flinders accredited engineering degrees. You'll study at our City Campus and be a Flinders student from day one, benefitting from all the support and campus activities available.  

Our program ensures you’ll build your maths and physics skills to university standard without increasing the duration of your degree. You can complete the first year of a Flinders Engineering degree in a learning environment that is tailored to your unique learning needs and be ready to step into your career in 3 years.

Key Information

Diploma in Engineering | CRICOS code 109281C

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Duration

8 or 12 months

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Start Dates

February - 12 month program

June - 8 month program

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Delivery Mode

Full-time, face-to face at our City Campus

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Annual Fees

2025: AUD $35,700

English Language Entry requirements

Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (no band below 5.0) or other accepted equivalent test scores.

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Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with minimum ATAR of 40 or a comparable educational level in your home country. 

Key Information

Diploma in Engineering

CRICOS code 109281C

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Duration

8 or 12 months

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Start Dates

February - 12 month program

June - 8 month program

education.png

Delivery Mode

Full-time, face-to face at our City Campus

annual fees.png

Annual Fees

2025: AUD $35,700

English Language Entry requirements

Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (no band below 5.0) or equivalent.

 

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with minimum ATAR of 40 or a comparable educational level in your home country. 

What can you expect from the Diploma in Engineering?

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This full-time course includes 24 hours of face-to-face instruction per week.

  • Students studying an 8 month diploma will study 4 x 4.5 unit topics per study period supported by core skills classes in language, numeracy and study skills.
  • Students studying a 12 month diploma will cover the same content over three study periods with the final study plan determined by topic availability.
  • In addition, students can attend between 2 to 6 hours of support classes per week.
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Working in small groups with dedicated educators you will be exposed to English, Numeracy and Study Skills while learning specialist knowledge that will launch you into your destination degree. Learning will be collaborative and engaging using the latest transition pedagogy techniques. 

Students in the Flinders University Academy will be supported to develop their emerging identity in an Australian context. They will also work closely with students enrolled across the Academy to explore common areas of study and to facilitate transition to the Australian university environment.  

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Support classes provide students with further opportunity to accelerate their learning and focus on skill areas that they would like to improve. These classes can provide tailored English language content and activities to prepare students for the field of study in their destination degree.

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Students study for either 8 months or 12 months.

  • Taught by specialists, focussing on the needs of international students, and embedded in the College of Science and Engineering for a seamless transition to your destination degree.
  • This diploma will introduce you to the diversity of fields and careers within the Engineering sector.
  • Both two and three trimester options have the same course content but are delivered with different intensities.
  • When you successfully complete your diploma, you will go straight into year two of your destination bachelor’s degree.

Explore the links below to find your destination degree options for the Diploma in Engineering:

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours)

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Upon successful completion of your diploma, you will be eligible for a full duration 20% scholarship on your destination degree. Check here to find your eligibility.

Your pathway to a Flinders Engineering degree

fIRST YEAR

Study a Diploma in Engineering for
8 or 12 months

SECOND YEAR

Gain direct entry into Year 2 of your destination degree at Flinders University
Select an undergraduate degree from a diverse range of fields and careers within the Engineering sector

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) (Honours)

Gain direct entry into Year 2 of your destination degree at Flinders University
Select an undergraduate degree from a diverse areas range of fields and careers within the Engineering sector

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours)

THIRD YEAR

Complete Year 3 and graduate with a Flinders Engineering degree
and specialised knowledge

Join the workforce with skills that equip you for a career in the engineering sector or continue to postgraduate studies in your chosen engineering profession

“My lecturers and professors have been the greatest source of support during my time at the Academy.

I gained essential skills like referencing, academic writing and finding credible academic sources which helps me succeed as a university student.”

Temiloluwa Olamidipupo (Nigeria)
Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) via Diploma in Engineering 

“My lecturers and professors have been the greatest source of support during my time at the Academy.

I gained essential skills like referencing, academic writing and finding credible academic sources which helps me succeed as a university student.”

Temiloluwa Olamidipupo (Nigeria)
Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) via Diploma in Engineering

Ready to begin your pathway to Flinders?

Get in touch with Flinders University Academy to find out more. 

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