Diploma Engineering Full Time

Diploma of Engineering

at Charles Darwin University · Darwin, Northern Territory

CRICOS course code

060196G

CRICOS provider code

00300K

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

1 year

Tuition (whole course)

A$39,398 total

Per year

A$38,655/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Diploma of Engineering at Charles Darwin University is a one-year full-time qualification that introduces students to core engineering concepts and practical skills. During the course, you’ll cover foundational mathematics, physics, problem-solving approaches, and key technical principles relevant to engineering fields such as civil, mechanical, and electrical. Classes often combine lectures, laboratory sessions, and project-based assessment to develop hands-on abilities and technical communication.

This diploma is structured as a series of units of study, each carrying credit points contributing toward your diploma and allowing potential credit transfer into a bachelor's degree in engineering if you choose to continue. Assessments are designed to reflect industry tasks, ensuring that graduates can apply their learning in practical settings.

The diploma suits those seeking entry-level engineering roles or a pathway to further study, including school-leavers, mature age students, and those looking to boost their mathematics and science background prior to bachelor-level study. The course is taught in Darwin, offering a setting where engineering knowledge is applied to regional development, infrastructure challenges, and environmental management relevant to the Northern Territory and broader Australian context.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Engineering paraprofessional roles
Engineering assistant or technician
Civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering support in construction and resources sectors
Draftsperson
Pathway to bachelor's degrees and higher-level engineering careers
Opportunities in regional development, public works, and infrastructure projects within Australia

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Diploma of Engineering at Charles Darwin University?

It typically takes 1 year, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$39,398 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Engineering paraprofessional rolesEngineering assistant or technicianCivil, mechanical, or electrical engineering support in construction and resources sectorsDraftspersonPathway to bachelor's degrees and higher-level engineering careersOpportunities in regional development, publ...

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