Program Overview

Diploma in Engineering
The Diploma in Engineering is designed to engage, and further prepare you for, tertiary study in Engineering / Engineering Science, developing core skills in mathematical and physics knowledge and skills. The Diploma incorporates units equivalent to the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering Science degrees.

Students successfully completing the Diploma in Engineering will be granted entry into the second year of a Bachelor of Engineering Science course at Western Sydney University.

Leading to: Bachelor of Engineering Science
The specialist knowledge of engineering technologists is a key element in the practice of engineering. The engineering technologist’s focused learning and practical skills are highly utilised in industry and make a significant contribution to Australian engineering success and prosperity.

The Western Sydney region has experienced strong growth and the engineering industry requires engineering technologists in a range of specialisations to support industry.

The Bachelor of Engineering Science degree covers all major engineering domains and you can experience many facets of engineering before deciding your area of specialisation at the end of your first year.

Major: Sustainability
Human society is facing ever increasing challenges from changing climate, expanding populations and industrial development. Traditional approaches to solve environmental problems needs rethinking and should consider circular economy, life cycle thinking, climate smartness, digitisation. In this Major, students assess various challenges in provision of water, food, infrastructure and energy then propose design solutions using holistic, futuristic and sustainable technologies and strategies. Through hands-on, real-life projects, students explore solutions that integrate technical, technological (IoT), social, cultural, geographical, regulatory and ethical factors. This major will benefit students aiming for careers such as Environmental Engineering Technologist, Waste Engineering Technologist/, and Sustainability Engineering Technologist.