Course Overview

About This Course

An associate degree is a two-year higher education qualification designed to prepare you for work as a paraprofessional or highly skilled worker or for further study with a related bachelor degree. At Swinburne, associate degrees combine hands-on learning with academic foundations, helping you build job-ready skills while keeping your future study options open.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

ATAR requirements vary by course. Enter your ATAR score or predicted ATAR score in the ATAR calculator to view all the options that Swinburne can offer you.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Associate degrees prepare graduates for entry-level and paraprofessional roles across a range of industries. Career outcomes can include roles in areas such as: engineering and technologies, business and administration, health and community services, and science and technical fields. Many students also choose to continue their studies with a bachelor degree after completing their associate degree.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Engineers Australia (EA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Engineers Australia

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Associate Degree of Engineering lead to a bachelor degree?

Yes. One of the biggest advantages of an associate degree is that it can provide a direct pathway into a bachelor degree. After completing the associate degree, you can apply for entry into a bachelor degree and, if eligible, receive academic credit that reduces the total time required to complete that bachelor degree.

How long does the Associate Degree of Engineering take to complete?

The Associate Degree of Engineering takes two years of full-time study to complete, or longer if studied part-time.

What kind of learning experience can I expect in the Associate Degree of Engineering at Swinburne?

At Swinburne, the Associate Degree of Engineering combines hands-on, real-world learning with academic foundations. Students benefit from smaller class sizes with greater academic support, access to cutting-edge facilities and industry-connected teaching, and job-ready skills for paraprofessional roles.

What ATAR score do I need to get into the Associate Degree of Engineering?

ATAR requirements vary by course. You can enter your ATAR score or predicted ATAR score in Swinburne's ATAR calculator to view all the options that Swinburne can offer you.

What career outcomes can I expect after completing the Associate Degree of Engineering?

The Associate Degree of Engineering prepares graduates for entry-level and paraprofessional roles in engineering and technologies. For course-specific career outcomes and pathways, Swinburne recommends visiting the 'Overview' tab on the corresponding course page.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

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