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Engineering (Domestic students)

Diploma

Engineers have a combination of skills that place them in demand all over the world. Engineers apply science and mathematics to develop new technologies and improve existing ones.

The Diploma of Engineering offered at Monash College leads to a degree in engineering at Monash University.

Five reasons to choosethe Diploma of Engineering:

  1. A pathway into second year of an engineering degree at Monash University*.
  2. Learn on campus at Monash Clayton and interact with current students.
  3. You want to study engineering and would like to make a start on your future degree.
  4. Receive individual attention – benefit from small class sizes and learning support.
  5. Study the same curriculum and assessments as first year undergraduate students.

*Entry requirements into Monash College and Monash University apply.

Students are required to complete a wide range of compulsory subjects covering all aspects of engineering. They include mathematics, chemistry, computing, physics, communication, managing people and organisations, mechanical, chemical, civil, electrical, and materials engineering and engineering systems.

This course is suitable for students who:

  • narrowly miss out on the entry scores required for directly entry into Monash University
  • need to bridge the gap between their highest qualification and those required for entry to Monash University
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At a glance

ATAR - Part 1

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Note Lowest Selection Rank to which an offer was made in 2025
ATAR - Part 2

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Note Lowest Selection Rank to which an offer was made in 2025
ATAR explained

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Docklands: Full time & part time
  • On-campus at Colombo, Sri Lanka: Full time & part time
Duration
 PART 1: 2 trimesters (8 months), PART 2: 3 trimesters (12 months)
Start date
 First Trimester (February), Second Trimester (July), Third Trimester (October)
Qualification
 Diploma of Engineering (Engineering Stream)
Fees

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"Through Monash College I've been able to meet  people from around the world, further my knowledge, and prepare for university projects."

Vincent Wajiya, Diploma of Engineering

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Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

Qualifications

To be accepted into a Monash College Diploma, you must meet the academic and English language requirements. You will also need to check the age, subject and course prerequisites before you apply.

Prerequisite subjects

You must meet the additional course prerequisite subjects which are equivalent to Australian Year 11 (part 1) or Australian Year 12 (part 2).

Part 1: One of Science

Part 2: You must have studied Chemistry or Physics. If you did not complete Physics (Australian Year 12 equivalent) you must have completed Physics Australian Year 11 equivalent and must enrol in unit MCD4600 Intermediate Physics in place of MCD 4160 Physics for Engineering. Students in Biomedical Engineering must have completed Year 12 Physics.

Alternative academic entry requirements

For a full list of academic entry requirements and prerequisites, by country visit the Monash College website.

Minimum age requirements

Part 1: 16 years

Part 2: 16 years 6 months

If you do not meet the age requirements, you may be offered a deferred place.

English requirements

Diploma Part 1
IELTS: 5.5 overall (no band lower than 5.0) TOEFL iBT Paper Edition: score of 46 overall with minimum scores: Writing 14, Speaking 14, Listening 4 and Reading 4 Equivalent approved English test

Diploma Part 2
IELTS: 6.0 overall (Writing not less than 6.0) TOEFL iBT Paper Edition: score of  60 overall with minimum scores: Writing 18, Speaking 16, Listening 7, Reading 8 Equivalent approved English test

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Making the application

Future students

Trimester one (February)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Apply through VTAC

Trimester two (July) and trimester three (October)

Applications are submitted directly to Monash College

Apply

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

Information on Monash College Diploma fees is available at the College website.

Other costs and fees

For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.