4 years Full time or 8 years Part time
The Diploma of Engineering is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). You’ll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment. We’re strong believers in ‘learning by doing’, so this degree has a strong practical focus. You’ll learn from teachers who are passionate about engineering and the difference it makes in the world, so you’ll get to experience their energy in your studies. You’ll study academic foundations courses to develop a strong foundation in basic science and engineering principles, with additional support and access to a dedicated First Year Coordinator and Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) run by high-achieving students. We have a wide range of industry contacts and partnerships that help you build your professional network. If you continue on this pathway into the bachelor degree, you will have the chance to participate in hands-on learning opportunities, undertaking a trimester-long project through our capstone Industry Affiliates Program. For more course information, visit Diploma of Engineering at GU.
Griffith University
The Minimum Selection Threshold (ATAR/Selection Rank) for Trimester 1, 2026 entry will be 65.00.
Upon successful completion of this diploma, you’ll be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges
Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.
Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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As a graduate you’ll have the hands-on skills that employers tell us they’re after. Plus, once you have finished the accredited Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree, you will have met Engineers Australia stage one competencies. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree is also internationally recognised, which means you can put your skills into practice right around the world.