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2 Years
On campus (face-to-face)
On-campus
Year 1: February, June, October | Year 2: February, June, October
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
ECU Joondalup Campus West, Joondalup, Western Australia
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TAC WA / ASQA
Professional Body
Engineers Australia (EA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Engineers Australia
Course Content
Workplace Communication – Employability
Students will identify, analyse and apply communication, social and intercultural skills for effective interpersonal and workplace relationships. This unit develops written skills, oral presentation skills and research skills, to prepare students for academic or professional environments.
Introductory Computing
This unit develops knowledge and skills in computing systems – software, hardware, digital security, communication networks, internet, information and data management. Students will develop their digital literacy and gain practical skills in specific computing applications from the Microsoft Office Suite.
Introductory Mathematics
This unit is designed for students who require a general mathematics background suitable for studies in business, health sciences and computing/IT courses. Students will learn to use a scientific calculator and develop critical thinking skills to identify, analyse, synthesize and solve mathematical calculations.
Communication Skills
This unit introduces the foundations of academic writing – from library research using databases, selection of approved academic resources, to writing paragraphs and essays, using the APA referencing system and delivering oral presentations using multi-media.
Introductory Physics
This unit is designed to provide students with knowledge in a broad range of physics concepts, and to help students identify the impact of physics and technology on society. Physics principles and methods applicable to Newton's Laws, forces, heat, motion, electricity, wave motion and optics are included.
Introductory Applied Maths
This unit introduces students to functions, calculus, descriptive statistics, probability and random variables, and their application to solve applied problems.
Introductory Chemistry
This Chemistry unit is designed for students who wish to study engineering, physical sciences or health sciences at a tertiary level. It covers the study of matter and its interactions.
Foundation Science
This integrated Science unit enables students to investigate science issues in the context of the world around them. It incorporates aspects of biology, chemistry, and physics.
Project Management
This unit introduces concepts and skills used by managers to propose, plan, secure resources, budget and lead project teams to successful project completion.
Intercultural Studies
The unit introduces students to intercultural interaction in the contemporary world, focusing on multiple and diverse audiences, modalities, globalisation, cultural symbols and values, language, and interpretations of intercultural sites.
Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design (CAD)
This unit introduces students to technical drawing and the use of computer-aided design.
Common Questions
Students who complete the Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies) (Year 2) at ECC will receive up to 8 units (120 credit points) advanced standing, the equivalent of the first year, in the respective bachelor's degree at ECU.
The 2026 international fees are A$27,300 for Year 1 and A$37,000 for Year 2. Domestic fees are A$17,700 for Year 1 and A$18,100 for Year 2, with FEE-HELP available.
Both Year 1 and Year 2 of the Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies) have intake dates in February, June, and October.
The Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies) can lead into the second year of the Bachelor of Aviation (2.5 years), Bachelor of Engineering Honours in areas such as Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, and Mechatronics (3 years), Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical) (2 years), Bachelor of Technology (Engineering) in various majors (2 years), and Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports) (2 years) at ECU.
A minimum of 50% pass in all units is required for progression to ECU.
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