Diploma of Engineering (52 weeks)

The Diploma of Engineering is your first step toward specialisations in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical engineering programs. Successful completion allows you to enter the second year of a Bachelor of Engineering at Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus, with 8 units of credit, in programs such as Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil), Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Electrical), or Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Mechanical).

The CRICOS codes are 068335D for the 8-month program and 068336C for the 12-month program. Australian course fees are A$27,200 (2026) and international course fees are A$40,500 (2026), plus a one-off non-tuition enrolment fee of A$225.

You will be required to undertake a Maths Readiness Test prior to finalising enrolment. The Readiness Test will determine if you need to take an additional maths support program and which maths unit you will study in Session 1 to ensure academic success in your subject so you can progress easily through your studies. It is assumed that students have completed Australian year 12 maths or equivalent; if not, students may be required to study a bridging subject or support maths program.

Successful completion of an SIBT Diploma will allow you to enter a bachelor's degree at Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus with 8 units of credit. You must complete and pass the required eight units for your Diploma. Graduates who achieve an overall average of 50% (taking into account all units attempted) will gain entry into Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus. Students who do not achieve this will be considered for entry on an individual basis.

The Diploma of Engineering has three intakes per year: March, July, and October. The course is located at Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, and can be completed over 8 or 12 months (two or three sessions).