- ATAR 62.70
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- 2 years (or part-time equivalent)
- Springfield
- Toowoomba
- External
- Feb, May, Sep
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- AUD 9,312
- (Indicative annual fee)
- Springfield 927051
- External 907055
- Toowoomba 907051
Overview
- Push technical boundaries and implement innovative solutions that shape society – kick start your career by completing UniSQ’s Associate Degree of Engineering. Providing an ideal starting point for your engineering career, this degree will provide you with an industry-relevant engineering qualification and a pathway to further study to become fully qualified.
- Become accredited with Engineers Australia and apply for membership to become a qualified Engineering Associate after you graduate.
- Feel capable and equipped to take on any operational environment by developing skills in project implementation, operations and maintenance activities, prototype development, and problem-solving.
- Learn by doing – a significant proportion of your degree will involve project-based learning with industry connection and aligns with the United Nation's sustainable development goals. You'll also gain valuable practical experience through interactive on-campus residential school courses.
- Experience flexible learning with the ability to study most courses online or on-campus. You can also select the number of courses per study period to fast-track or slow down your study to accommodate life and work commitments.
- Want to become an engineering technologist or a professional engineer? After completing an Associate Degree of Engineering, you can go on to study our Bachelor of Engineering Technology or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in just one to two years.
- Already hold a Diploma through TAFE or experience through work? Then fast track your Associate degree with the credit you’ve already earned.
Majors in the Associate Degree of Engineering
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Agricultural Engineering
Learn to apply engineering solutions to agricultural issues and study at the heart of the Darling Downs’ agriculture and farming industries.
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Civil Engineering
Start your civil engineering journey – lay a strong foundation for your future career with practical skills and real-world knowledge.
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Prepare for the workforce with hands-on experience and a solid grounding in electrical and electronic engineering.
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Instrumentation Control and Automation Engineering
Develop practical engineering skills through hands-on projects, industry-relevant training, and collaborative learning. Gain foundational knowledge and experience to solve real-world problems in modern automated industries.
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Mechanical Engineering
Explore modern mechanical innovations, learn to design efficient, reliable and economical products and gain foundational knowledge of engineering principles.
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Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering
Delve into the dynamic world of mechatronics and robotics, learn to develop and drive innovative solutions to improve efficiencies across a range of industries.
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Mining Engineering
Lay the foundation for rewarding career in mining. Explore mine planning, design, and operation through practical hands-on experience.
A dynamic career pathway
Engineering is a dynamic career pathway, which is continuing to evolve as new technologies become available.
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Career outcomes
As a graduate, you could find work in sectors including agriculture, energy and power, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, telecommunications and utilities. Your work environments may range from research laboratories and industrial plants to construction sites and corporate offices.
Professional accreditation
When you graduate with your Associate Degree, you’ll be eligible to apply for provisional accreditation with Engineers Australia. Apply for membership after you graduate to become an Engineering Associate and with the experience you will gain from working in the field, you can apply for chartered status as an Engineering Associate.
What you'll study
To graduate from the Associate Degree of Engineering, you must successfully complete 16 units of study.
Degree structure
An undergraduate university degree typically consists of a combination of core, major and elective courses designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and opportunities for an in-depth deeper dive into your chosen field.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previous studies or relevant work experience. This could reduce the number of courses you need to study to complete your degree.
Degree requirements
You will be required to attend on-campus residential schools as part of this degree. During these sessions, you will attend face-to-face practical classes and workshops, use the laboratory facilities and specialised equipment, and engage with staff and fellow students.
As part of the degree, you will need to complete practical placements. Placements in industry provide professional experience, putting the theory into practice, and opportunities to start networking with potential employers.
All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of practical placements within this degree.
Other study options
If you’re interested in further study, after completion of this degree you can go on to study the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (if you meet all the entry requirements).
Entry requirements
There are many ways to be considered for entry into a UniSQ degree based on your education, work experience and relevant personal attributes.
Select the highest level of education you have or will be completing to find the entry requirements that applies to you.
You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
To study this degree, we assume you have sound knowledge in:
- English (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent and
- General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent
We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.
It is also recommended that you have studied:
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent.
This information applies if you’ve previously completed or started higher education study at university.
If you’ve done any study at UniSQ or another university, you may be eligible to apply based on your previous studies. We’ll use the best selection rank from your previous studies when assessing your application.
If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you can use your Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) awards of:
- certificate III
- certificate IV
- diploma or
- advanced diploma
to apply to study with UniSQ.
We will review your academic history to determine if you’re eligible for admission. We’ll convert your TAFE or VET qualification, past school results and any relevant work experience into a selection rank. This selection rank will determine which degrees you meet the entry requirements for.
If it’s been over two years since you completed secondary education and you haven’t pursued any vocational education training (VET) or higher education since, you’re still eligible to study at UniSQ.
You don't need to have an ATAR or come straight from high school to study at uni. Your work experience and other adjustment factors may help you meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
Let us help you navigate through our entry options – start a conversation, whenever suits you.
All applicants
You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:
- IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.
Explore the ATAR/selection rank of students offered a place in this degree in the first 2025 intake, based entirely or partly on their ATAR. To learn more about the backgrounds of students in this degree, access the QTAC website via the How to apply section.
Toowoomba
- Highest ATAR/selection rank - 77.00
- Median ATAR/selection rank - 75.00
- Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 73.00
External
- Highest ATAR/selection rank - 92.45
- Median ATAR/selection rank - 75.80
- Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 68.00
Springfield
- Highest ATAR/selection rank - 90.50
- Median ATAR/selection rank - 75.00
- Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 69.70
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet these requirements throughout your studies.
Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities, and knowledge that you must be able to demonstrate to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree.
If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to an Accessibility Support Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.
Review the inherent requirements for this degree.
Entry pathways
There is more than one way to get into university, and if you're not sure about your entry options get in touch to discuss.
Fees and scholarships
- This estimated 2025 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (8 units per year) and does not include cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
- This is an indicative guide only and your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment.
- We review our fees annually and they may increase each year.
- Further details are available on the Fees website.
Additional costs
You may be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee as part of your degree cost.
This degree includes an on-campus residential school component that involves travel, accommodation, and meal expenses.
Placement courses may incur some additional costs, including uniform and equipment, transport to and from venues and, in some instances, living expenses, particularly for placements in rural and remote settings
Payment options
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Services Australia.
UniSQ Scholarships
We offer scholarships for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need - you can apply for more than one!
Find out moreHow to apply
You can apply to study at UniSQ via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website.
- Copy the QTAC code for the study location you've chosen for this degree.
- Click on the location you’ve chosen in the below table to take you to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website.
- Select 'Apply Now' to create a QTAC account.
| Location | QTAC Code |
|---|---|
| Springfield | 927051 |
| External | 907055 |
| Toowoomba | 907051 |
Some applicants may be eligible to apply directly to UniSQ if they meet certain criteria. Explore the application process that’s right for you.
You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
| Study period | Application closing date | Orientation | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2025 | Monday 10 February | Monday 3 February | Monday 10 February |
| Trimester 2, 2025 | Monday 26 May | Monday 19 May | Monday 26 May |
| Trimester 3, 2025 | Monday 8 September | Monday 1 September | Monday 8 September |
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Monday 16 February | Monday 9 February | Monday 16 February |
More information on application key dates is available.
There are several special admission schemes that use adjustment factors to boost your ATAR or selection rank with additional points, to improve your chances of getting into your preferred degree.
You may be eligible for these admission schemes based on:
- your background and personal circumstances
- where you live
- the subjects you studied at school.
You do not have to apply for these adjustments as they will be automatically applied by QTAC when your application is assessed.
Preparing to apply
You've made the decision to study at UniSQ - congratulations! Take the next steps:
The documentation you need to provide with your application depends on your qualifications.
If applying through QTAC, you will also need a Unique Student Identifier which is your individual education number for life.
Follow our easy instructions to discover further information on applying to study that’s right for you.
Depending on how you applied to study at UniSQ, the process to accept your offer will vary.
Offer to study at UniSQ from QTAC
- QTAC will send you an email if you have received an offer. To respond to your offer, log in to the QTAC application portal.
- Information regarding QTAC key dates for when offers will be made is available.
- Didn’t receive an offer? Don’t worry – you may just need to update your preferences.
Offer to study from UniSQ
- After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. You will be notified via email the outcome of your application within 10 business days.
- Follow the link in your email from UniSQ or log in to the application portal to accept your offer.
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Frequently asked questions
- An Associate Degree in Engineering provides you with a solid foundation of knowledge in your choose field.
- Gain recognition of prior learning and be credited for studies already undertaken in your associate degree qualification.
- Improve and broaden your career prospects in a variety of engineering roles.
- Gain a university qualification faster and with less financial outlay than a bachelor’s degree.
What you will learn during your Associate Degree of Engineering studies will vary depending on the education provider you choose to study with and what specialisation you choose to pursue.
At UniSQ our Associate Degree of Engineering degrees includes courses in engineering and built environment applications, problem-solving in engineering and the built environment, engineering design and engineering mathematics.
You can choose from the following specialisations:
Your career prospects will vary depending on the area of specialisation you choose. Employment opportunities for Associate Degree in Engineering graduates exist in a variety of different fields including:
- agricultural industry
- construction and civil engineering
- drill and blast engineering
- electrical and electronic engineering
- government
- industrial and manufacturing plants
- machine and mechanical design
- private engineering firms
- telecommunications.
Get a strong start to your career in engineering:
- Study an Associate Degree of Engineering online or on-campus and become job ready by building practical skills via on-campus residential schools.
- UniSQ Associate Degree of Engineering graduates are eligible for provisional accreditation with Engineers Australia.
- Do you want to continue your engineering studies? Use your associate degree as a pathway into our Bachelor of Engineering Technology or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- According to the latest ERA results, UniSQ is well above world standard for our research in material engineering and mechanical engineering.
- Become industry-ready our strong global partnerships and connections.
