La Trobe College Australia - Navitas
Diploma in Engineering
Melbourne, Australia
Diploma
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Diploma of Engineering at La Trobe College Australia prepares you for second-year entry to La Trobe University engineering degrees by teaching first-year subjects. The practical, hands-on programme covers biomedical, communication, electronic and electrical systems, sustainable energy, automotive engineering, project management, water resources, civil construction, surveying and computer-aided design. All degrees aim for Engineers Australia accreditation. You must hold Year 12 English and Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can move into engineering disciplines such as civil engineer, electrical engineer, mechanical/automotive engineer, biomedical engineer, project manager, surveyor, or CAD technician and pursue placements, industry roles or study.
The Diploma of Engineering provides an introduction to the field of engineering and a pathway to engineering degrees offered at La Trobe University. You'll study first-year undergraduate subjects and, after successfully completing the Diploma, you'll be eligible for direct entry to the second year of your chosen engineering degree.
The course is practical and hands-on. Depending on your chosen degree, you will develop skills in a number of core areas like biomedical engineering, communication engineering, electronic and electrical systems, sustainability in energy production, automotive engineering, the application of technology in modern medicine, project management of large-scale projects, sustainable infrastructure, water resources, civil construction, surveying and computer-aided design.
All of La Trobe University's engineering degrees are designed to be accredited by Engineers Australia and provide the opportunity to apply for a number of work placements in a range of fields.
Satisfactory completion of any Year 12 English and Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics is a prerequisite for this Diploma.
