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2 years full-time / 4 years part-time
On campus and Online (distance learning available; access to the internet is required for distance learning, with access to high speed broadband highly recommended)
Full time / Part time / Online / On-campus
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Engineers Australia (EA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Engineers Australia
Course Content
Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology
Core unit
Statics
Core unit
Internet of Things
Core unit
Software Now
Core unit (replaces MAN105 as core from 2026)
Mathematics 1A
Core unit
Mathematics 1B
Core unit
Concepts of Mathematics
Core unit
Concepts of Physics
Core unit
Engineering Project
Core unit
Cultural Capabilities
Core unit
Professional Practice for Engineering Associates
Core unit (0cp)
Project Management
Core unit
Mechanics of Solids
Specialist elective – Civil and Structural / Mechanical Engineering
Surveying and Construction
Specialist elective – Civil and Structural Engineering
Concepts of Materials Engineering
Specialist elective – Civil and Structural / Mechanical Engineering
Hydraulics and Soil Mechanics
Specialist elective – Civil and Structural Engineering (recoded from ENG267 from 2026)
Analogue Electronics
Specialist elective – Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electrical Circuit Analysis
Specialist elective – Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electrical Machines and Power Systems
Specialist elective – Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Digital Systems and Computer Architecture
Specialist elective – Electrical and Electronics Engineering (recoded from HIT235 from 2026)
Manufacturing Technologies
Specialist elective – Mechanical Engineering (title change from 2026)
Dynamics
Specialist elective – Mechanical Engineering
Common Questions
The Associate Degree of Engineering offers three specialisations: Civil and Structural Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Each specialisation involves four specialist elective units taken in the second year of study, focused on the relevant engineering discipline.
You will need to complete 225 hours of professional practice to complete this course, which is facilitated through the unit IPM202 Professional Practice for Engineering Associates.
Yes, the Associate Degree of Engineering is designed to prepare graduates for further study of more advanced engineering concepts in the Bachelor of Engineering Science and Bachelor of Engineering Honours at Charles Darwin University.
The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2026 is AUD $39,392.00, which equates to $4,924.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL). These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Yes, this course is available externally by distance learning if you are not able to attend classes on campus on a regular basis. Access to the internet is required for distance learning, with access to high speed broadband highly recommended. The course can also be completed part-time, taking 4 years to complete compared to 2 years full-time.
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