Diploma in Engineering
The University Of Western Australia
Age Requirement
17
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.
Don't meet our English language requirements? We offer an English language (ELICOS) course at UWA CELT that can be packaged with your UWA College pathway program. Learn more about UWA CELT English courses: https://www.intostudy.com/en/universities/the-university-of-western-australia/courses/language-and-communication-essentials
Academic calendar 2026
UWA College runs a three-trimester academic year:
| Trimester | Dates |
|---|---|
| Trimester 3 | 5th October 2026 – 29th January 2027 |
| Trimester 1 | 8th February 2027 – 28th May 2027 |
| Trimester 2 | 12th July 2027 – 31st December 2027 |
Trimester numbers stay the same every year:
Trimester 1: February | Trimester 2: June/July | Trimester 3: October
Course-specific study periods
This course is delivered continuously across three trimesters:
October intake
| Trimester | Study dates |
|---|---|
| Trimester 3 | 5th October 2026 – 29th January 2027 |
| Trimester 1 | 8th February 2027 – 28th May 2027 |
| Trimester 2 | 12th September 2027 – 31st December 2027 |
On successful completion, progress to your UWA undergraduate degree.
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
A$ 54,045.00
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$ 71,222.15 - 90,637.50
Fees - Notes Testing
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 |
Elective 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 |
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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