Associate Degree of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
- On-campus
- External
- Semester 1 (February)
- Semester 2 (July)
- Semester 3 (November)
- 16 units
- 2 years or part-time equivalent
- Springfield
- Toowoomba
Program Information Set
Get hands-on
Speed up your career opportunities with the Associate Degree of Engineering (Mechanical). Get hands-on with the practical courses, have access to first-class laboratories and learn the highly sought after skills you’ll need for great opportunities in the workforce. The Associate Degree of Engineering will give you the freedom of choice to start up your career or set a stepping stone for further study.
Previous experience through TAFE or work?
Already hold a Diploma through TAFE or experience through work? Then fast track your degree with the credit you’ve already earned.
Why Mechanical?
Design the newest in modern mechanical innovations in the automotive, aeronautical, building, power, manufacturing and public utility industries. Learn to design and develop efficient, reliable and economical products that could make an impact on modern engineering mechanics for domestic, public and industrial services.
Become a Mechanical Engineering Technician, Mechanical Drafter, CAD Operator, Manufacturing Planner or Supervisor in some of Australia’s biggest and most important industries and apply your graduate expertise in areas including machinery, computer aided technology and systems or specialist technical sales.
Professional accreditation
When you graduate with your Associate Degree, you’ll be eligible to apply for provisional accreditation with Engineers Australia. Apply for membership after you graduate to become an Engineering Associate (Officer) and with the experience you will gain from working in the field, you can apply for chartered status as an Engineering Officer.
Apply for membership after you graduate to become an Engineering Associate (Officer).
Other majors for the Associate Degree of Engineering: Agricultural, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Instrumentation Control and Automation, Mining, and Power.
In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete professional experience. These experiences provide you with opportunities to put theory into practice.
Residential schoolsIf you are enrolled in the External study mode in this degree, you will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and meet staff and other students.
| Courses to be studied | Units |
|---|---|
| 1 x major | 16 |
| plus 4-5 x practice courses (0 units value) | 0 |
| Total | 16 |
How much will it cost?
Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this program are:
| Study Mode | Cost |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth supported | AUD 9352 |
| Domestic full fee paying | AUD 24080 |
Loan to help you pay your fees
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.
Scholarships and financial assistance
You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.
Professional experience
This program includes a compulsory professional experience component that may involve travel, accommodation and meal expenses.
Residential schools
This program includes an on-campus residential school component that involves travel, accommodation and meal expenses.
The lowest OP/unadjusted Rank* to which an offer was made is 19/60. OP/Ranks based upon all offers made in Semester 1, 2018.
Entry Requirements
- Subject pre-requisites: English (4, SA), Mathematics A (4, SA) or equivalent
- Recommended prior study: Mathematics B (4, SA).
English Language Requirements
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
Admission pathways
A number of other pathways are also available if you haven't been able to study previously or don't meet the requirements for entry into your program of interest.
Further admission information
An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks through special entry schemes for admission.
Special entry schemes for admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank, through the allocation of additional ranks in certain circumstances.
An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks with a student's OP/Selection Rank. An unadjusted Selection Rank is the student's Selection Rank without any rank adjustments.
How to apply
- Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:
- have never studied with USQ before, or
- are a Year 12 student.
Please note down the QTAC codes below to complete your application.
- Alternatively, you may be able to apply directly to USQ if you:
- are a current or previous USQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or
- want to transfer to USQ from another university, or
- have recently graduated from TAFE.
NOTE: The semester 3 offering is only available for part-time study.
QTAC codes
| Mode | Codes |
|---|---|
| External | 907055 |
| Springfield | 927052 |
| Toowoomba | 907052 |
Closing dates
Applying directly to USQ:
- Semester 2, 2019 - applications close Monday 1 July, with semester 2 commencing on Monday 15 July 2019.
- Semester 3, 2019 - applications close Monday 4 November, with semester 3 commencing on Monday 18 November 2019.
- Semester 1, 2020 - applications close Friday 28 February, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 24 February 2020.
If you are applying via QTAC, you will need to check the QTAC closing dates.