Study a Diploma in Engineering

Prepare for success with Flinders University Academy

Study a Diploma in Engineering

Prepare for success with Flinders University Academy

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 in the heart of our Bedford Park campus and be a Flinders student from day one, and benefit 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

Duration

8 or 12 months

Start Dates

February - 12 month program

June & October - 8 month program

Delivery Mode

Full-time, face-to face at our Bedford Park campus

Annual Fees

AUD $33,000

English Language Entry requirements

Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (no band below 5.0)

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

Duration

8 or 12 months

Start Dates

February - 12 month program

June & October - 8 month program

Delivery Mode

Full-time, face-to face at our Bedford Park campus

Annual Fees

AUD $33,000

English Language Entry requirements

Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (no band below 5.0)

Entry Requirements

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

“When I chose Flinders, I compared it with the other universities in South Australia and found my degree offered the longest placement opportunity.

It ended up being one of the highlights of my experience. Flinders also helped me to create my resume, my cover letters and even in improving my skills to attend interviews. The university does a lot to assist international students to find a job in Adelaide as well as South Australia.”

Henry Zhang
Bachelor Civil Engineering, China

“When I chose Flinders, I compared it with the other universities in South Australia and found my degree offered the longest placement opportunity.

It ended up being one of the highlights of my experience. Flinders also helped me to create my resume, my cover letters and even in improving my skills to attend interviews. The university does a lot to assist international students to find a job in Adelaide as well as South Australia.”

Henry Zhang
Bachelor Civil Engineering, China

What can you expect from the Diploma in Engineering?

Study hours

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.

What you will learn

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.  

Support classes

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.

Your pathway to a Flinders degree

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

Scholarships

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.