C06108v1 Graduate Diploma in Engineering

Overview

This exit-only program allows students to gain in-depth knowledge and skills in the particular major that they undertook as part of their undergraduate engineering studies. This course provides an opportunity for recently graduated engineers and technical specialists to deepen the knowledge and skills gained in their first degree while expanding their managerial and professional engineering knowledge.

This program allows students to choose a program of study that deepens the body of knowledge acquired in their first degree as well as expands knowledge boundaries into policy and engineering management areas. It also provides a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge and gain practical skills in a particular major.

Career options

Students who have a basic undergraduate engineering degree are able to enhance their ability and knowledge in their respective majors, enabling them to gain and hold employment in their respective engineering fields.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a one year full-time basis and can also be completed in two years on a part-time basis.

The course is made up of subjects that provide students with flexibility. Classes are usually held in a standard mode (weekly attendance) or in block mode (attend classes only two or three times during the session per subject). Some subjects may be available in distance mode.

Course structure

Candidates complete coursework subjects totalling 48 credit points of study.

Some postgraduate program majors may require students to complete a number of prescribed subjects with or without opportunity for electives. Subjects are selected from postgraduate programs offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.

Articulation with UTS courses

Exit award

This exit-only course enables students enrolled in the master's course to finish after completing 48 credit points of study and gain a graduate diploma qualification.

Other information

Students enrolled in UTS: Engineering degrees (undergraduate and postgraduate coursework) are advised to direct all their course-related inquiries to: