U0604 Diploma of Engineering
Office of the DVC Education and Senior VP
Diploma of Engineering (U0604) is a 2 years full-time, 96-credit-point, diploma course from the Office of the DVC Education and Senior VP, taught at City (Melbourne). Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 96
- Duration
- 2 years full time
- 4 years part time
- Campus
- City (Melbourne)
- On campus
- Guaranteed ATAR
- Part 1: 50 || Part 2: 65 || Part 2A: 85
The 2027 handbook has no page for U0604. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Overview
The Diploma of Engineering will prepare you for success in your Monash Engineering degree.
In the first year of this course you will learn about the maths and science theory and skills you will need for University. In the second year, you will study the same subjects as first-year University students and develop your specialist knowledge of engineering and the practical skills you will need for University. Students will be able to select from one of the following specialisations:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
- Software Engineering
Course structure
Part 1. Foundation knowledge48 credit points
MCD1160 Introductory Engineering Computing
MCD1180 Introductory Physics
MCD1700 Introductory Mathematics
MCD1170 Introductory Chemistry
MCD1190 Chemistry A
MCD1520 Academic Communication
MCD1200 Physics A
MCD1530 Functions and their Applications
Part 2. Discipline knowledge48 credit points
MCD4390 Chemistry 1
MCD4160 Physics for Engineering or MCD4600 Intermediate Physics# or MCD2130 Functions and their Applications+
MCD4490 Advanced Mathematics
MCD4500 Engineering Mathematics
MCD4520 Engineering Methods
MCD4530 Engineering Design
MCD4540 Engineering Smart Systems
MCD4550 Engineering Numerical Analysis
#Students entering directly into Part 2 who have not completed Physics (Australian Year 12 equivalent) must have completed Australia Year 11 Physics (or equivalent) and enrol in MCD4600Intermediate Physics
+ Students entering directly into Part 2 who have not completed Mathematics (Australian Year 12 equivalent) must have completed Year 11 Mathematics (or equivalent) and enrol in MCD2130Functions and their Applications.
The handbook's description of this structure
This course is structured in two parts Part 1. Foundation knowledge and Part 2. Discipline knowledge.
Part 1. Foundation knowledge
These units will provide you with the foundational maths and science theory and practical skills you’ll need for University and to progress to your discipline studies.
Part 2. Discipline knowledge
These units are equivalent to first-year University units and will provide you with discipline specific knowledge in engineering to enable progression to your destination bachelor degree.
The course comprises 96 points structured in two parts: Parts 1. Foundation knowledge (48 points) and Part 2. Discipline knowledge (48 points).
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
Part 1: Foundation knowledge (48 points)
You must complete the following eight units (48 points):
- MCD1160 Introductory Engineering Computing
- MCD1180 Introductory Physics
- MCD1700 Introductory Mathematics
- MCD1170 Introductory Chemistry
- MCD1190 Chemistry A
- MCD1520 Introduction to Academic Communication
- MCD1200 Physics A
- MCD1530 Functions and their Applications
Part 2: Discipline knowledge (48 points)
You must complete the following eight units:
- MCD4390 Chemistry 1
- MCD4160 Physics for Engineering or MCD4600 Intermediate Physics# or MCD2130 Functions and their Applications+
- MCD4490 Advanced Mathematics
- MCD4500 Engineering Mathematics
- MCD4520 Engineering Methods
- MCD4530 Engineering Design
- MCD4540 Engineering Smart Systems
- MCD4550 Engineering Numerical Analysis
#Students entering directly into Part 2 who have not completed Physics (Australian Year 12 equivalent) must have completed Australia Year 11 Physics (or equivalent) and enrol in MCD4600 Intermediate Physics
+ Students entering directly into Part 2 who have not completed Mathematics (Australian Year 12 equivalent) must have completed Year11 Mathematics (or equivalent) and enrol in MCD2130 Functions and their Applications.
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate knowledge of technical and theoretical issues in a variety of engineering disciplines, underpinned by scientific and mathematical theory.
- 2
Identify and communicate advice in a variety of engineering disciplines to address technical problems in accord with management requirements
- 3
Utilise technical skills to demonstrate understanding and problem solving in relation to engineering issues involving diverse stakeholders
- 4
Critically apply theoretical and technical skills to solve problems in relation to a range of engineering disciplines
- 5
Manage work priorities and coordinate the work of others in accord with parameters set by management in a number of engineering contexts.
Entry requirements
Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank
Part 1: 50 || Part 2: 65 || Part 2A: 85
Other applicants
All applicants must satisfy the English and academic requirements equivalent to VCE and meet the Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics prerequisite requirements.
English language
Part 1:
- IELTS (or equivalent): 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0)
- TOEFL Internet based score: 52 – Writing 15, Speaking 14, Listening and Reading 5
Part 2:
- IELTS (or equivalent): 6.0 (Writing not less than 6.0, no other band less than 5.5)
- TOEFL Internet based score: 69 – Writing 21, Speaking 14, Listening and Reading 5
More information
Progression to further studies
This diploma leads to the destination degree courses listed below. To be eligible to apply for an internal course transfer to gain direct admission into the second year of a destination course, you must achieve the average mark required for the destination course:
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in one the following specialisations:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Resources Engineering
Other information
The Diploma of Engineering will prepare you for success in your Monash Engineering degree.
In the first year of this course you will learn about the maths and science theory and skills you will need for University. In the second year, you will study the same subjects as first-year University students and develop your specialist knowledge of engineering and the practical skills you will need for University. Students will be able to select from one of the following specialisations:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Resources Engineering
Common questions
How long is Diploma of Engineering?
2 years full time, 96 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 4 semesters of full-time study.
What ATAR do I need for Diploma of Engineering?
The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2026 entry is Part 1: 50 || Part 2: 65 || Part 2A: 85.
Where can I study Diploma of Engineering?
At City (Melbourne).
How do I plan my Diploma of Engineering units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.