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52 weeks
Full-time / Part-time
January | September (Townsville and Cairns)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
349 Queen St, BRISBANE, QLD 4000
Eligibility
Admissions transparency data Entry score threshold These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Trimester 1, 2026. Entry scores are based on the most recent Trimester 1 intake and are updated in June each year. Meeting the threshold doesn't guarantee admission. ATAR/Selection Rank: not applicable Entry score range This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the Diploma of Engineering (Pathway) for Trimester 1, 2026. The table includes offers deferred to Trimester 1, 2026 which may have been assessed using the entry score threshold of an earlier year. JCU Townsville Without adjustments With adjustments* Highest <5 <5 Median <5 <5 Lowest <5 <5 JCU Cairns Without adjustments With adjustments* Highest <5 <5 Median <5 <5 Lowest <5 <5 Notes: <5 - indicates less than 5 OP/ATAR-based offers made.
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Engineers Australia (EA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Engineers Australia
Common Questions
Successful completion of the Diploma of Engineering [Pathway] allows you to transition into a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at JCU with your first-year subjects complete, meaning you can finish your degree sooner. The course aligns with the subjects, skills and experience developed in Year 1 of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at JCU.
The estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee is $7,520 (for eligible domestic students), and the estimated annual tuition fee is $36,491 for a full-time study load. A Student Services and Amenities Fee is also required. Fee deferral and scholarships are available if eligible. Fees displayed are for 2026 and are subject to change in following years.
JCU's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by Engineers Australia, except for the Electrical and Electronic Engineering major in Cairns, which holds provisional accreditation. JCU Engineering graduates work worldwide with their qualification recognised in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North America, Asia and South Africa.
Whether you're new to tertiary study or pursuing a career change, you'll benefit from access to a dedicated study support system and receive personalised support. The JCU team can work with you to hone your strengths and define your career and study goals.
You will build a strong foundation of engineering knowledge and skills, beginning with the role of engineers as problem-solvers and covering principles of communication, design, management, workplace health and safety, as well as ethics and professionalism. You'll develop foundational mathematics and physics concepts, gain skills to work in collaborative teams and on individual projects, examine innovative design concepts, and deepen your knowledge through laboratory classes and field trips.
Application
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
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