Diploma in Engineering

The University Of Western Australia

Engineering students working with robotics

Engineering students working on model vehicle

Your pathway to the second year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) at The University of Western Australia (UWA).

Spend your first one or two trimesters building your academic and English language study skills, while improving your maths and physics knowledge. Then, in as little as five months, join first-year UWA engineering students in your final trimester as you study the same university subjects alongside them for a truly integrated experience.

Key Information

Progress to UWA, ranked in the world top 15 for Mineral and Mining Engineering and in the world top 100 for Civil and Structural Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
Wrap-around support system provides students with ongoing and targeted support, including additional subject guidance and English language advice during their final trimester.
Units in 'Academic Conduct Essentials' and 'Indigenous Studies Essentials' prepare you for study at UWA.
Students who pass the program will be awarded the Diploma in Engineering with 48 transferable credits to UWA.
Units are based on existing UWA level 1 units, providing the best preparation for entry to the second year of study at UWA.
UWA's EZONE facility offers a world-class innovation and tech hub for engineering students, with flexible spaces for collaborative learning and industry interaction.

Course Details

Diploma in Engineering

The University Of Western Australia

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

English Language Requirements

IELTS overall 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent.

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

Academic Year 2025/26

6 October 2025 - 31 December 2026

Term 1: 6 October 2025 - 30 January 2026
Term 2: 9 February 2026 - 29 May 2026
Term 3: 13 July 2026 - 31 December 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

A$ 52,200.00

Accommodation (UWA College preferred providers)

A$ 15,600.00 - 34,320.00

Administration fee

A$ 350.00

Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

A$ 346.50

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Fee

A$ 460.65 - 691.00

Learning resources

A$ 250.00 - 450.00

Lab fee

A$ 100.00 - 300.00

Airport pick-up (Optional)

A$ 70.00 - 135.00

Approximate cost

A$ 69,377.15 - 88,792.50

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation. The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 January 2025–31 December 2025 and are for indicative purposes only.

Find out more about about UWA College's additional course-related fees.

Core units

Credit Units

Academic and Communication Skills for Science

6 Credit Units

Communicating Science

6 Credit Units

Introduction to Engineering

6 Credit Units

Multivariable Calculus

6 Credit Units

Mathematical Theory and Methods

6 Credit Units

Specialist units

Chemistry: Properties and Energetics

6 Credit Units

Introductory Chemistry

6 Credit Units

Mass and Energy Balances

6 Credit Units

Computational Thinking with Python

6 Credit Units

Digital Systems 1

6 Credit Units

Engineering Materials

6 Credit Units

Earth Systems Engineering

6 Credit Units

Engineering Drawings

6 Credit Units

Mathematics Foundations: Specialist

6 Credit Units

Organizational Behavior

6 Credit Units

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

6 Credit Units

Physics Bridging Unit

6 Credit Units

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Environmental Engineering-Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Final level: Successful completion of the Diploma in Engineering with a grade average of 50% or higher.

English level: Successful completion of Diploma in Engineering.

CRICOS Code: 106081B

Mechanical Engineering-Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Final level: Successful completion of the Diploma in Engineering with a grade average of 50% or higher.

English level: Successful completion of Diploma in Engineering.

CRICOS Code: 106081B

Mining Engineering-Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Final level: Successful completion of the Diploma in Engineering with a grade average of 50% or higher.

English level: Successful completion of Diploma in Engineering.

CRICOS Code: 106081B

Software Engineering-Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Final level: Successful completion of the Diploma in Engineering with a grade average of 50% or higher.

English level: Successful completion of Diploma in Engineering.

CRICOS Code: 106081B

Automation and Robotics Engineering-Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Final level: Successful completion of the Diploma in Engineering with a grade average of 50% or higher.

English level: Successful completion of Diploma in Engineering.

CRICOS Code: 106081B

Biomedical Engineering-Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Final level: Successful completion of the Diploma in Engineering with a grade average of 50% or higher.

English level: Successful completion of Diploma in Engineering.

CRICOS Code: 106081B

Chemical Engineering-Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Final level: Successful completion of the Diploma in Engineering with a grade average of 50% or higher.

English level: Successful completion of Diploma in Engineering.

CRICOS Code: 106081B

Civil Engineering-Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Final level: Successful completion of the Diploma in Engineering with a grade average of 50% or higher.

English level: Successful completion of Diploma in Engineering.

CRICOS Code: 106081B

Electrical and Electronic Engineering-Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Final level: Successful completion of the Diploma in Engineering with a grade average of 50% or higher.

English level: Successful completion of Diploma in Engineering.

CRICOS Code: 106081B

CRICOS Provider Code

Provider: The University of Western Australia (UWA). UWA College in Partnership with INTO Perth. CRICOS 00126G

TEQSA Provider Identification

PRV12169, Australian University

CRICOS Course Code

112405C